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09/29/2008 - 03:40 PM
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Ricky Carmichael will make his ARCA and KHI debut at Talladega Superspeedway. (Charles F. Ward/NASCAR Photo) ยป More Photos
Ricky Carmichael, the most successful motocross racer in history, will attempt to make his Auto Racing Club of America (ARCA) debut this Friday, October 3 in the ARCA RE/MAX 250 race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Carmichael, 28, of Tallahassee, Fla., will be driving the Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) No. 33 Chevrolet. It marks his first start for the KHI organization. Carmichael and the team completed a successful two-day test in mid-September at the 2.66-mile superspeedway.
Ricky Carmichael:
How was the test session with KHI at Talladega – your first time in a stock car on a superspeedway? “I think it went very well. The solo runs (on the first day of testing) almost made me sick because I was so focused and so anxious to get out there and learn about drafting. That was all I was thinking about – drafting – because it was such an unknown to me. Things that are unknown are usually scary and my brain was solely focused on that. I really enjoyed it. It’s a different skill than racing on a short track where you can just throttle-up coming off of a corner."
“My goal is to learn as much as I can and do a good job for KHI so I can get approved by NASCAR to race at Daytona next year in the Truck Series. That’s the big picture here: showing what we can do and trying to get the sponsor support to go Truck racing in 2009. I need to finish the race, avoid trouble, and try my best to earn all of the experience and respect that I can. I have a great car and the KHI team is so supportive and confident in me. I’m thankful for the chance and I think we’ll do well together.”
Kevin Harvick, Team Co-Owner:
What qualities did you see in Ricky that prompted you to
What do you hope to see from him at Talladega? “We are going to Talladega to get him some superspeedway experience in hopes of running a full truck season in 2009. Our main goal is for him to make laps, get drafting experience and finish the race. There are no unrealistic expectations from our point of view.”
NASCAR Experience: Carmichael is currently seventh in the NASCAR Camping World East Series point standings in his rookie season. With one race remaining, Carmichael has three top-five and seven top-10 finishes with one pole position driving for Ken Schrader Racing.
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