Suzuki Camp Carmichael Rewards Suzuki Amateur Racers With Exclusive Ricky Carmichael Riding School

BREA, CA
(March 2, 2012) – American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) is
excited to offer Suzuki amateur motocross racers the chance to attend
the first-ever “Suzuki Camp Carmichael,” a special riding school
with legendary racer Ricky Carmichael at his private training
facility in Tallahassee, FL. Occurring in conjunction with Suzuki’s
recently announced $4.2 million Motocross Contingency Program, Suzuki
Camp Carmichael is scheduled for the week prior to the 2012 Winter
National Olympics (Mini O’s). For racers that will be going to Mini
O’s afterwards, there will be space reserved for Suzuki Camp
Carmichael riders at Gatorback.

To be eligible to win a coveted spot at
Suzuki Camp Carmichael, riders must purchase a new RM or RM-Z
motocross bike, sign up for the 2012 Suzuki Motocross Contingency
Program at suzukicycles.com/racing and go racing. For every
contingency dollar they earn, racers also earn one point toward the
camp. At the end of racing season, the 24 riders (twelve 85 riders
and twelve 250/450 riders) with the most points will win a spot to
Suzuki Camp Carmichael and receive one-on-one instruction from
Carmichael himself. Throughout the season, racers can monitor their
contingency dollars and camp points by visiting suzukicycles.com or
Suzuki Scoop on Facebook.

Don’t miss out on your chance to earn
double points! The 3rd Annual Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur
Supercross will be getting underway on March 11-12 at the legendary
Daytona International Speedway. Pre-register now for the race, and
get ready to take your share of over $18,000 in contingency, earning
you double the amount of points as any other Suzuki paid event!

“I’m really excited to team up with
Suzuki and have the opportunity to put together such a great program
as Suzuki Camp Carmichael,” said Carmichael. “Suzuki’s RM and
RM-Z product is the best out there and the camp is a great chance for
riders of all ages to race, have fun, earn contingency and hone their
skills at my track. I’m really looking forward to my upcoming
Daytona Amateur Supercross event and the Suzuki Camp Carmichael later
this year.”

“We at Suzuki
are very excited about Suzuki Camp Carmichael,” said Pat Alexander,
ASMC amateur race support manager. “Over the years, Suzuki has
enjoyed a very special relationship with Ricky Carmichael, who
definitely is the Greatest Of All Time. Our factory-supported
Supercross and Motocross teams have benefitted greatly from
Carmichael’s talent and training, and now we are delighted to share
that with our amateur racers. Our hope is that Suzuki Camp Carmichael
will be a unique and valuable experience for a select group of young
riders fortunate enough to train directly with the GOAT. No doubt
about it, 2012 is the year to race a Suzuki!”

Points for Suzuki Camp Carmichael
will be awarded based off contingency earned from November 1, 2011 to
September 30, 2012. Any event that Suzuki pays contingency for during
these program dates will earn points toward Suzuki Camp Carmichael.
Suzuki will announce the winners on October 15, 2012.

About Suzuki: Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) founded The
Motorcycle and ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation
(ASMC), Brea, CA, in 1963. ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an
extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC's parent company,
Suzuki Motor Corporation, based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified
worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles
and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has
120 distributors in 191 countries. For more information, visit
www.suzukicycles.com.
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About Ricky Carmichael: Ricky Carmichael won 102 American
Motorcycle Association (AMA) Motocross Nationals and 48 AMA
Supercross main events for a record 150 major wins between 1997 and
2007. The Tallahassee, Fla., resident won 10 AMA Motocross
Championships and five AMA Supercross crowns, giving him a record 15
major titles in his career. After retiring from professional
motocross racing, he began pursuing a career in auto racing and was
named the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver.
Currently, Carmichael can be found in the TV booth providing color
commentary on CBS and Speed's Supercross coverage. As for motocross,
he will forever be known as "the Goat," which stands for
greatest of all-time. www.rickycarmichael.com