I think just with the -- we're going to work at our pace, the right pace, not too slow, not too fast. We're just going to -- when we're ready to advance or if we're not ready to advance, that's going to be determined as we progress.

I think it's the right plan for me. I've tested. I've driven. I like it. There's a lot of similarities. It's racing. I'm confident in my decision. I'm looking forward to the challenge.

A lot of it is mental also. I want to do it. I believe I can do it. It's just going to take time.

Q:
Where do you see yourself in two to three years from now?

Ricky Carmichael:
You know, I don't know where I see myself. I would like to be racing -- obviously the ultimate goal is to be in the Nextel Cup Series. I think if you ask any driver, that's where they want to be. I can tell you that's where I'll want to be. I'm going to do everything that I can to get there. I have all the right resources with MB2 and Mark and everybody. As you guys have seen, it's falling into the right places.

Q:
Ricky, how much do you see this as being a chance to help Motocross, Supercross grow, tap into a new fan base, turn people on to a sport they might not have known about?

Ricky Carmichael:
I think it's an awesome opportunity hopefully. I think with this announcement, it's going to help motocross' fan base. Not that NASCAR needs any publicity, they get so much, it's amazing, but I think for me coming in there, it will be a story. It will be something fun. Racing a Motocross bike one weekend and coming out and racing a car the next, I think it will be fun. I think hopefully I can bring some fans from NASCAR to Moto and the same from Supercross to NASCAR. I think it will be a great story and a great headline.

Q:
You haven't won the opener at Anaheim ever.

Ricky Carmichael:
No.

Q:
I assume you'll be there January 6 then.

Ricky Carmichael:
You know it, dude. I've got to get that, man. It's killing me. I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to give it another go.