Monster Energy Kawasaki Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Ricky Carmichael’s 2001 Supercross Championship

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA – January 16, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ricky Carmichael’s 2001 Supercross Championship on a Kawasaki, Monster Energy® Kawasaki will be displaying his 2001 KX™250SR during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross round in San Diego on Saturday, January 17.

2026 KX™450SR replica graphics designed by D’COR Visuals

The team celebrates Carmichael’s dominance with a display of his original 2001 KX™250SR, along with a 2026 KX™450SR replica display bike, built to pay a modern homage to a memorable era of racing. To further celebrate, Monster Energy Kawasaki riders Chase Sexton and Garrett Marchbanks will sport similar graphics aboard their KX™450SR for San Diego supercross.

Carmichael began one of his most dominant campaigns in supercross history with his first win of the season at San Diego supercross in 2001. The No. 4 Kawasaki went on to win 14 of 16 races during the 2001 supercross season and finished on the podium at every round to claim his first supercross championship in the premier class. Carmichael created a new era in racing as he took over the premier class and ushered in a new dominant force.

San Diego provides the perfect stage to commemorate the milestone and recognize Carmichael’s lasting impact on supercross. The media are invited to visit the Monster Energy Kawasaki truck on Saturday, January 17, at 7:30 a.m. for the unveiling of the Carmichael championship bike display and photo opportunities.

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Source: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

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