Ricky Carmichael Quotes

"I wished James would've stayed up. It would've been fun to do battle."

"Loretta Lynn's is a really special place for me and my family, and we go back to the race every year just to enjoy ourselves, ... Having them sponsor Team USA means a lot to me and my team-mates."

"Loretta Lynn?s is a really special place for me and my family, and we go back to the race every year just to enjoy ourselves, ... Having them sponsor Team USA means a lot to me and my teammates."

"My goal is to keep the pace up, like I have been this summer, and hope for the best in the end. But I know those last couple laps of the second moto, if I'm out in the lead, the bonus money will probably pop into my head."

"It'll definitely be in the back of my mind,"

"I'm really happy for Ivan. He's been working hard, and I'm really pumped for him."

"It's a long season and it's better to get second than risk crashing."

"I've been here before and will use my experience to get me through these last two rounds. Seattle and Vegas will be worth the price of admission for sure."

"Loretta Lynn's is a really special place for me and my family, and we go back to the race every year just to enjoy ourselves, ... Having them sponsor Team USA means a lot to me and my teammates."

"I'm worried about myself, not anybody else. I have my goals and I'm not worried about anyone. I need to take care of myself before I worry about someone else."

"As far as the five wins at Daytona, it really feels great. It's pretty amazing. I love this race. It's close to home, and I've always done well here. I really enjoy it. It's fun for me. It's special."

"It has been an unbelievable year for me, ... I am really excited for Suzuki, and this is a big night for them. They gave me an opportunity, and we all worked together on this great season."

"I'm looking forward to getting in Reliant and trying to get a win there. That's a great venue and a wonderful race."