Before making the switch in an attempt to conquer the world of stock car racing, former motocross champion Ricky Carmichael [#4-Monster Energy truck] built a large and devoted following that includes 18-year-old Jason Schmidt, who lives all the way up in Alberta, Canada. Thanks to some help from the Sunshine Foundation, Schmidt, who lost his sight in an accident, got the opportunity to spend the day with his hero on Friday as Carmichael prepared for the MemphisTravel.com 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park. “It’s special to meet someone who I’ve been able to inspire,” Carmichael said before the practice session leading into today’s qualifying and race. “It inspires me as well.(Memphis Commercial Appeal)(6-27-2009)
