Ricky Carmichael (on his No. 4 Makita Suzuki) gets his usual excellent start in the first moto at the AMA 250cc Motocross National at Budds Creek on June 19, 2005. Carmichael went on to win the moto and the national. This was the fourth round of 12 and Carmichael stayed perfect all summer en route to his undefeated season. Chasing Carmichael in this photo are Ernesto Fonseca (24), Juss Laansoo (942) and Tim Ferry (15) among others.

Ricky Carmichael (4) gets his usual excellent start in the first moto at the AMA 250cc Motocross National at Budds Creek on June 19, 2005. Chasing RC in this photo are Ernesto Fonseca (24), Juss Laansoo (942) and Tim Ferry (15) among others. (Larry Lawrence photo)