Mike La Rocco

Mike La Rocco

Mike LaRocco (born February 12, 1971 in Michigan City, Indiana) is a former professional Supercross and Motocross racer. He is often referred to as "LaRocket" or "the rock" and raced a Kawasaki 125, 250, 500cc two strokes and a Honda 450cc four-stroke dirt bike.

Mike LaRocco was a pro from 1988 to 2006, a record 19 seasons. He made his 214th start in 2005, also a record. He won the 500cc Motocross title in 1993, the 250cc Motocross title in 1994, and has also won the 2000 World Supercross and 2002 U.S. Open Supercross Championships. In 2002 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 leg. The injury caused him to discontinue the Supercross season, the first time in seven years he had not participated. In 2006, LaRocco announced his retirement. At the time of his announcement, he had finished in the top five 145 times. He is considered one of the greatest riders of all time.

LaRocco currently lives in Corona, California with his wife Elizabeth and sons Ryder, Parker, and Jagger. He also owns a home in Buchanan, Michigan, where he spends his off time.