Carey Hart is an American off-road truck racer and former professional freestyle motocross and motorcycle racer. He gained prominence as the first motorcyclist to attempt a backflip on a 250cc motorcycle during a competition. Beyond his athletic career, Hart is also an entrepreneur, founding Hart & Huntington Tattoo & Clothing Company.
On July 17, 1975, Carey Jason Phillip Hart was born. He later became known as an American off-road truck racer, former professional freestyle motocross competitor, and former motorcycle racer.
In 1996, Hart was among the first riders to begin competing in freestyle motocross.
In 1998, Hart was the first rider to publicly perform BMX trick the "superman seat grab" at IFMA events.
In 1999, Hart took home the bronze medal at the Summer Gravity Games and Gold at the Australian X Games. Also in 1999 he was the first person to perform the "invert superman" seat grab at the Gravity Games in Providence, Rhode Island, a trick that became known as the "Hart Attack".
During the 2000 Gravity Games in Providence, Rhode Island, Hart attempted the first back flip on a 250 cc motorcycle in competition. In 2000, Hart won several FMX competitions and honors including the Silver at the Las Vegas LXD Freeride MotoX and Toyota's Trick of the Week.
In 2000, Hart made cameos in several music videos, including Kid Rock's video "Bawitdaba" and played bass with the band Pennywise on the Australian Warped Tour.
At the 2001 X Games in Philadelphia, Hart attempted the backflip again for the best trick competition but suffered a bad crash, resulting in several broken bones and ribs along with a bruised tailbone. It was at the 2001 X Games where he met his future wife, singer Pink.
Hart began dating singer Pink after meeting her in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the 2001 X Games.
At the 2002 X-Games in Philadelphia, Hart successfully completed the backflip in the best trick competition, earning the silver medal. In 2002, Hart also participated in the Gumball 3000, an annual British 3,000-mile international road rally.
In 2002, Hart won the gold medal at the Australian X Games and a silver medal in the MotoX Best Trick at the Summer X Games in Los Angeles. The same year, 2002, Hart also participated in the Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam tour.
In 2003, Hart participated in the Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam tour, but was seriously injured on the first night. The biographical documentary "Goodtimes With Carey Hart" was also released in 2003. The crash took him out of competition for three years.
In 2004, Hart and John Huntington opened Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company in Las Vegas. A&E network followed Hart and the workings of the shop on the reality show "Inked".
In June 2005, Pink proposed to Hart during one of his races in Mammoth Lakes, California, using a pit board with the message, "Will you marry me?".
In 2005 Hart was the host for ABC's Live's X Games FMX coverage and was a cast member on the fifth season of the VH1 reality show "The Surreal Life".
On January 7, 2006, Carey Hart and singer Pink were married at the Four Seasons resort in Costa Rica.
In 2006, Hart took part in Gumball 3000, which saw the drivers race from London to Los Angeles. Also in 2006, two Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company stores opened in Hawaii and Cabo.
In 2006, John Huntington filed a lawsuit against Carey, alleging he owed large amounts of money for his trademark and likeness. The lawsuit was later resolved through mediation. Also in 2006, two Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company stores opened in Hawaii and Cabo.
In 2007, Hart formed his first supercross team, the H&H/Rockstar Moto Team. Also in 2007, the Hart & Huntington Orlando store was opened in the Universal CityWalk complex. Hart also finished 12th in 2007 AMA Supermoto Series.
In February 2008, Hart and Pink announced that they had separated.
In August 2008, during the couple's separation, Carey's brother Tony died due to injuries sustained in a motocross competition. Following Tony's death, the Hart family formed the XTRM Hart Foundation for a brief fundraising effort in his memory.
In 2008, Hart released "Inked: The book" which covered individuals stories behind their tattoos, including Carey's own story and his father's Tom Hart. Also in late 2008 Hart & Huntington's Cabo store was closed.
In March 2009, Hart stated he and Pink were "dating" and attempting to work things out.
In April 2009, Pink stated that the couple had gone to marriage counseling and were back together.
In 2009, Hart teamed up with Premiere MotorSports Group (PMG) to launch the Hart and Huntington Off-Road team. He also competed in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, finishing 6th and was nominated "Rookie of the Year".
In 2010, Hart & Huntington opened a store in Niagara Falls, Canada. In August of the same year, Wasted Space closed to make way for the Hard Rock's new race and sports book.
In June 2011, Hart and Pink welcomed their first child, a daughter named Willow Sage.
In 2011, Hart was awarded the 1st R.A.D. Lifetime achievement award and hosted of MTV2's “Burn Out” series. Also in 2011, H&H Hawaii closed.
In 2011, Hart welcomed a new title sponsor Dodge Motorsports, which allowed him to enter the Supercross space for the first time.
Prior to the 2012 X Games, Hart announced that his participation of the Moto X Speed & Style event would be his last competition. He was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Edgar Torronteras.
For 2013, Hart announced the joining forces of Hart's Dodge/Sycuan Casino Racing team with Ricky Carmichael and factory support from Suzuki and Yoshimura research and development forming 'RCH Racing'.
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