Mike LaRocco

Education

At the time of his announcement, he had finished in the top five 145 times.

Career

He is often referred to as "LaRocket" or "the rock" and raced a Kawasaki 125, 250, 500cc two strokes. He also raced 250cc two strokes for Suzuki then 250cc two strokes and later 450cc Honda four-stroke dirt bikes. Born in Michigan City, Indiana, LaRocco was a pro from 1988 to, a record 19 seasons.

He made his 214th start in, also a record.

In another rider caused LaRocco to crash at a small town Supercross event. The accident caused LaRocco to dislocate his wrist and tear ligaments in his legal

The injury caused him to discontinue the Supercross season, the first time in seven years he had not participated. In, LaRocco announced his retirement.

He is considered one of the greatest riders of all time.

LaRocco currently lives in Corona, California. In, a 120 ft triple jump was constructed at Red Bud Motocross track in Buchanan, Michigan. lieutenant was modeled after "Kong", a large jump found at LaRocco"s personal track. LaRocco and track co-owner Tim Ritchie decided to build a jump just like it at the Red Bud track.

lieutenant was later named after LaRocco, after he became the first person to clear it, doing so on a 125cc bike.

1988 3rd American Medical Association/EA Sports 3rd THQ/American Medical Association 250 cc 3rd United States 5th THQ/American Medical Association 250 cc.

Achievements

• 1988 3rd in American Medical Association 125 cc Eastern Region Supercross Series 1989 2nd in American Medical Association 125 cc Western Region Supercross Series 1990 3rd in American Medical Association 250 cc National Motocross Series 1991 5th in American Medical Association 250 cc National Motocross Series 1992 2nd in American Medical Association 125 cc National Motocross Series 1993 1st in American Medical Association 500 cc National Motocross Series 2nd in American Medical Association 250 cc National Motocross Series 1994 1st in American Medical Association 250 cc National Motocross Series 2nd in American Medical Association/Camel 250 cc Supercross Series 1995 6th in American Medical Association 250 cc United States. Supercross Series 1996 3rd in American Medical Association 250 cc National Motocross Series 1997 5th in American Medical Association 250 cc National Motocross Series 1998 3rd in American Medical Association/Mazda Trucks 250 cc Motocross Nationals 1999 3rd American Medical Association 250 cc United States. Supercross Series 3rd American Medical Association/Mazda Trucks 250 cc Motocross Nationals 2000 1st Supercross World Championship 2001 3rd American Medical Association/EA Sports Supercross Series 2002 1st THQ United States. Open Supercross Championship 2003 5th United States. Open 250 cc Supercross Championship 2004 3rd THQ/American Medical Association 250 cc Supercross Series 3rd United States Open 250 cc Supercross Championship 2005 Made 214th American Medical Association Supercross Start 5th THQ/American Medical Association 250 cc Supercross Series 2006 March 2, After 228 main event starts, LaRocco announced at the Indianapolis Supercross press conference that he would retire at the end of the season.

Membership

On July 3, 2014, it was announced that LaRocco had been elected as a member of the American Medical Association Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2014.