Carmichael is one most successful motorcycle racers in history. His stellar career included: five (5) AMA Supercross championships; 10 AMA National outdoor championships; 150 professional race victories; Multiple titles in the worldwide Motocross-of-Nations event; X Games Gold Medals - Moto X racing and step-up competition and first rider to record an undefeated season in the AMA National Outdoor Championships, winning 24 motos without a defeat in the 250cc category in 2002 and again in 2004.
Carmichael raced in the NASCAR Camping World East Series for Ken Schrader Racing for the 2008 season. Carmichael ran in 13 races and collected three top-5's, eight top-10's and one pole award.
He made his ARCA RE/MAX Series debut with Kevin Harvick, Inc. at Talladega Superspeedway in 2008.
Finished 22nd in points in the Truck Serise. Competed in 18 events and captured two top-10 finished with his best at Kentucky (7th). Voted 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver.