Has it really been two weeks since Daytona?

The race in Daytona was not what we were hoping for. The Monster Energy Chevrolet was bad fast, though.

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Ricky Carmichael's race was over after 32 laps following his crash involving Ron Hornaday.

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I want to get back in the truck and redeem myself!

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-- RICKY CARMICHAEL

I think I have spent more time analyzing that wreck than I have any other in my career. I was getting pushed from behind and we had an incredible run going in the outside lane. I had my foot on the brake trying to slow the truck down, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. The next thing I know I was tapping the back end of Ron Hornaday's truck and turning him into the wall. After that we had nowhere to go. It was disappointing for our team and for the [Kevin Harvick Inc.] crew, as well.

The next day my wife and I drove to Orlando [Fla.]. We decided to spend Valentine's Day at Walt Disney World. With my travel schedule and the twins we don't get to spend a lot of time just her and I, so I jumped at the opportunity. My favorite attractions are Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom and the Aerosmith [Rock 'n' Roller Coaster] at Hollywood Studios. What is your favorite ride at Disney World?

I spent the beginning of the week working out and taking the kids to school. Did everyone see on my Twitter page the masterpiece they painted? I have to admit for 2-year olds, they have talent!

It was then back to the Supercross on Friday for the Indianapolis round of the AMA Monster Energy Supercross series. I got to call the race again along with Ralph Sheene and Jeff Emig. It was an awesome race. It seems I get lucky just about every time I do those races that it is a good one. Ryan Villopoto had a great race coming from behind to win. That series is definitely healthy with a good group of riders that have the chance to win every week.

The Truck Series is off again this weekend. It is always so hard ... to get the season started and then have to wait for three weeks before we hit the track again. I am so ready to get the season rolling. Thank goodness for Atlanta next weekend. That is still the hardest part for me -- not racing every week; especially after my Daytona race I want to get back in the truck and redeem myself!

Speaking of Atlanta, I am about to leave the race shop and head there. This weekend is the largest Supercross race of the season at the Georgia Dome. I will call the shots from the SPEED booth again Saturday night. I know the boys will put on a good show. You can check it out live on SPEED.

Next week will be a busy one. I will start the week out in Daytona on Wednesday to check out the Supercross track at the speedway. I have designed the track for the Daytona race for the last three years. Then I will fly to Atlanta for the Truck Series practice and qualifying. Then after the race on Saturday I will fly back to Daytona to commentate from the booth for SPEED.

Then on Sunday is the inaugural Ricky Carmichael Amateur Race at the track. I am super-excited to be a part of the event and honored for it to be named after me. It is important to remember we all started out as amateurs. I really want to see the entry list pick up over the next few days! If you need more info on the race or to sign up you can go to www.mxsports.com

On Monday morning we are hosting the first ever Ricky Carmichael University riding school. One hundred riders will be on hand to learn from not only myself, but some of the best people in our sport. Be sure to check out my Web site, www.rickycarmichael.com, for more information on the events next week.

See you at the races!

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