Championship Motocross 2001 featuring Ricky Carmichael

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Championship Motocross 2001 featuring Ricky Carmichael is a motocross racing game developed by Funcom and published by THQ. Released in 2001 for PlayStation, it lets players compete in single-player events or face off locally with split-screen multiplayer. The game includes real-world tracks and features pro rider Ricky Carmichael as a playable character. Controls focus on dirt bike handling with jumps, drifts, and tricks. Players can adjust bike settings and compete in career modes or timed challenges. The game stands out for its split-screen multiplayer and inclusion of a major motocross figure at the time. While not a technical marvel by modern standards, it captures the dirt-racing vibe of early 2000s sports games. Its straightforward mechanics and local co-op made it a fixture in living rooms. No major awards or critical acclaim, but a niche title for PlayStation owners into off-road racing.