Carter Thompson

Date of birth	29 November 2007
Age	17
Nationality	Australia
Disciplines	Rookies Cup

"Both my mum and dad love racing and have been involved in my racing since I started. I have 1 brother, Hudson (13) who is my biggest supporter and training partner and is also a very good rider in his own right and one day I hope to see him racing in Red Bull Rookies as well."

"It all started when I was 3 years old when I got my first PeeWee50, My dad used to ride as did both my pops and my great grandfather as well so it is in my blood I guess.¨

Winning my first Australian Title. Age 7 2016
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¨I used to watch a lot of supercross on the TV when I was little and when I first started racing (age 4) I started at motocross because I wanted to be like the racers I watched on TV.

My first trophy - Motocross event nippers - Carter Thompson
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I got introduced to dirt track when I was 5 and loved it, I loved how fast you could go and I was hooked.

Dirt Track racing - On my KTM 85cc 2017 - Carter Thompson
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"I raced this for many years then for my 10th birthday mum and dad got me a ride day on a road bike."

First time riding motard 65cc on my 10th Birthday - 2017 Carter Thompson
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"I haven’t looked back, I found my place."

2019 Inaugural Oceania Junior Cup Champion (age 11) - Carter Thompson
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"I want to be able to win all the championships all the way up through the ranks and one day become a MotoGP World Champion."

"Best ever race: Malaysia 2022 – Asia Talent Cup. It was 40 degrees and 100% humidity, it had stopped raining for the race but there were still damp patches on the track."

Asia Talent Cup first win in Malaysia 2022 - Carter Thompson
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"I was pushing to my limits and fighting hard the whole race and leading a lot of it. By ¾ of the way through the race, myself and 2 other racers broke away and were now fighting for the win, I pushed hard, positioned myself well and fought hard to come away with the win. My first win in ATC."

ETC Portimao - Carter Thompson
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"I learnt a lot last year, 2022. Most importantly my race craft, improving my overtaking and being stronger on the bike to get the best performance out of myself."

"Expectations for 2023: to be fighting up the front in my races and be achieving podiums with the goal of finishing top 10 in both Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and ETC."

Australian R3 Cup Champion 2020 - Youngest ever winner of the championship
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"Favourite part of tracks: Fast flowing corners eg. Hay Shed Phillip Island, when you are going at such high speed and controlling your risk and reward."

"What gives me satisfaction: is high speeds, the adrenalin and most importantly I just love riding motorbikes."

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