Carl Fogarty

Date of Birth - July 1st 1966

Stats

• Height - 172cm
• Weight - 65kg
• Place of Birth - Blackburn, UK
• Residence - Blackburn, UK
• Marital Status - Married
• Children - 2, Danielle and Claudia

Introduction

Carl Fogarty was undoubtedly the king of World Superbikes (especially at Assen) and made it as popular as ever, increasing public awareness as a result of his four world titles. His accident in 2000 at Philip Island was a trajedy that broke a lot of WSB fans hearts. His domiance of the series meant that no one could touch him, his drive, determination and fignting spirit have inspired a lot of riders. It would have been great to see him compete in the MotoGP's but sadly it wasn't to be.

However, his short fuse and arrogance made him many enemies, but he didn't care, winning was his sole objective. If he couldn't win, he would probably rather crash. A true legend that many WSB fans will be hard to forget.

World Titles

• TT Formula One Championship - 1988, 1989
• World Endurance Champion - 1992
• World Superbike Champion - 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999

World Superbike Career Summary

• Superbike wins - 59
• Supbike double wins - 16
• Superbike pole positions - 21

Career History

• 1983 - Debut race at Aintree, Formula 500, finished 2nd and disqualified
• 1985 - Wins Manx 250cc GP - 3 wins in English 250cc Championship riding a Yamaha
• 1986 - Runner-up in British Formula 2 - 12 wins on a Yamaha
• 1987 - Runner in British Super Two - 16 wins on a Yamaha
• 1988 - World TT Formula One Champion - riding a Honda
• 1989 - 15th in Superbike Championship - World TT Formula One Champion riding a Honda
• 1990 - 18th in World 500cc GP Championship - 19th in World Superbike Championship - Winner of the FIM TT Formula One Cup - Senior TT winner at the Isle of Man TT Races on a Honda
• 1991 - 7th in World Superbike Championship - 3rd in Suzuka 8-hour Endurance - 4th in Transatlantic Match Races on a Honda
• 1992 - Wins first Superbike race in second leg at Donington Park - 9th in World Superbike Championship riding a Ducati - World Endurance Champion on a Kawasaki
• 1993 - 23rd in World 500 GP Championship riding a Cagiva - Runner-up in World Superbike Championship riding a Ducati
• 1994 - World Superbike Champion riding a Ducati, winning 10 races, including 4 doubles
• 1995 - World Superbike Champion riding a Ducati, winning 13 races, including 4 doubles
• 1996 - 4th in World Superbike Championship riding a Honda, winning 4 races 60th in World Endurance Championship - 3rd in Suzuka 8-Hour on a Honda
• 1997 - Runner-up World Superbike Championship riding a Ducati, winning 6 races
• 1998 - World Superbike Champion riding a Ducati, winning 3 races - Awarded MBE in New Year's Honours List
• 1999 - World Superbike Champion riding a Ducati, winning 10 races, including 4 doubles
• 2000 - Retired from World Superbike Racing following an accident in Australia
• 2002-2003 - Team owner of Foggy Petronas Racing