Want an inside look into four of motorcycle racing’s greatest Supercross stars? This weeks your chance as Feld Motor Sports, which promotes AMA Supercross, presents a special documentary celebrating the lives of Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed and James Stewart.
Tune into CBS at noon (EST) on Sunday, Feb. 28. This makes for a great weekend of Monster Energy AMA Supercross on TV considering SPEED will provide live coverage of Round 8 in Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27.
From a Feld Motor Sports Press Release
McGrath is the proverbial godfather of supercross, dominating the 90’s with seven championships over an eight-year span. His “Showtime” image led to a surge in popularity among America’s youth which has carried over through today. As the winningest and most successful rider in the history of the sport (72 wins), he has rightfully earned his nickname “The King” and is a key reason why the sport has grown so much over the past 20 years.
These days, Carmichael goes by the well-deserved moniker “The Greatest of All Time” (G.O.A.T.) thanks to his prowess in both supercross and motocross. The dedicated rider proved that hard work pays off, showcasing the value of training in such a demanding sport. He fulfilled the hype he received as a youngster and left a legacy that will never be matched. After winning his first-career title in 2001, Carmichael went on to win five championships over the next six seasons. He sits just behind McGrath in the record books with 48 wins.
Since coming to America in 2002, native Australian Reed has been perhaps the most consistent rider in the history of the sport. If he isn’t standing on top of the podium after winning a race, he is almost certainly securing one of the two remaining spots on the pedestal. His two championships have made him the most successful international rider the sport has ever seen and thanks to a heated rivalry with Stewart that came to a head in what many consider to be the greatest Monster Energy Supercross season ever in 2009, he has played an integral role in making the sport bigger than it’s ever been.
Since his arrival in professional ranks, Stewart has taken the sport by storm over the last five years. With 35 overall wins and an even more impressive winning percentage in the premier class, it’s surprising he has only two championships to his credit. Injuries have held him back throughout his career, but fans can count on watching Stewart push the envelope when it comes to riding each time he is on the track, pushing the progression of riding more than any rider in the last decade. As the most well-known rider on the planet, he is the face of supercross and will lead it into a new era in his relentless quest to surpass McGrath’s all-time win record.
