Ricky James

Born .: 08/14/1988 (24 Years Old) Hometown .: Corona, CA

Ricky James began his racing career at age 5 racing motorcycles; by age 13 Ricky was already racing motocross.

At just 16 years-old, he was injured in a Motocross accident at one of the largest Amateur National races in the country. The blow to his T7 vertebrae left him paralyzed from his sternum down. Since that time, Ricky has competed in the Baja 500, Ironman Triathlon, X Games (where he earned a Silver Medal in 2008) and 4-wheel racing.

He started his 4-wheel racing career on the pavement, racing in the West Coast Pro Truck Series. He won the series, recording an amazing “Hat Trick” by capturing the 2008 Rookie of the Year Honors, the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale Championship and the Overall West Coast Pro Truck Champion for 2008. He did this by putting his truck on pole in 10 of 12 races, recorded 3 wins, 9 top-3 finishes and 2 track records. In 2010 he will also race a Late Model to further his progression in Oval Racing.

His race vehicles have been outfitted with hand controls that allow him to control the throttle, brake, clutch and shifting with his left hand while leaving his right hand free to steer.

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