Carey Hart has quite literally been crushing the game since the early 2000s! For those who are not too versed in Hart's life and career, let us get you up to speed. The star first appeared in the late 80s as a professional dirt bike racer. Things took a turn when he began to win every single competition throughout the 90s leading him to be one of the best.
Hart instantly became the most talked-about motocross athlete of the 90s and 2000s, and even invented a number of stunts himself that have since been named after him, including the "Hart Breaker" and "Hart Attack".
After winning the 2001 Summer X Games, Hart eventually met his current wife Pink, and it's clear that the rest is history from then on. After winning title after title, running a successful business and being an overall fantastic dad, Carey Hart is definitely one to remember. Here are 15 little known facts about the freestyle motocross legend himself!
15 He Is From Las Vegas
While Carey and wife, Pink, currently reside in Los Angeles, that hasn't always been Hart's stomping grounds! The motocross star was raised in Las Vegas for most of his life before making it big and breaking out into the spotlight. Vegas is still home for Carey, where he and Pink venture off to now and again.
14 He Was Raised By A Single Father
While he has not opened up too much regarding his upbringing, Carey Hart revealed that he was raised by a single dad. Hart and his siblings were moved to Las Vegas from a very young age after their parents split up. Their father took on most of the responsibility and raised them all completely solo.
13 He Is A Motorcross Racer
Many of us might not know this, but Carey Hart is famous in his own right! Countless people believe Pink is the only well-known person out of the two when in reality, Hart is huge in motocross and freestyle dirt bike sports. He has won a number of competitions throughout his career, becoming one of the most known motocross athletes to date.
12 He Has Appeared In A Few Reality Shows
In addition to being a legendary biker, Carey Hart has also found himself on a couple of reality shows during his early days of being a big deal. The star has appeared on seasons of 'The Surreal Life' and A&E's ever so famous show, 'Inked', which has inspired Hart to continue on with his passion surrounding tattoos.
11 And Has Also Appeared In Films
Reality shows are not the only thing that Carey Hart has appeared on! The star has managed to find himself in a number of films, and television shows as well. While he has played himself in a few big films, including 'Charlie's Angels', Hart also took on a few roles throughout his career, including his stint in the film 'xXx'.
10 He Owns A Tattoo Shop In Vegas
While freestyle motocross is definitely what Hart is most recognized for, he has a few other side projects that have kept him very busy. The star owns two tattoo shops, one of which is located in Las Vegas and the other in Nashville, Tennesse. Carey created his company, Hart & Huntington Tattoo, back in the mid-2000s and has since remained the owner of both shops.
9 He Has Broken Over 20 Bones Throughout His Career
It goes without saying that what Carey Hart does is incredibly dangerous! While the sporting event itself is not recognized worldwide, it definitely holds a lot of weight in the United States. During his career and participating in a number of well-known competitions, Carey Hart has come to break over 20 bones, many of which have been broken multiple times!
8 Leading To His Ultimate Retirement From The Sport
Considering the sport is very dangerous, and Hart has found himself in the hospital a handful of times from broken arms, collar bones, ribs, legs and more, it should come as no surprise that he decided to step away from the sport for a bit. Luckily for Hart, he had his family, small projects and a two business to run in order to keep him occupied.
7 He Invented A Number Of Motor Stunts
Whether you have heard of Carey Hart as a motocross athlete or not, there is no denying that he is without a doubt one of the best! He is so good, that he has come up with a few stunts that he himself invented. The star was the first ever to do a backflip in air and land on his motorbike, which was later called the 'Hart Attack',
6 He Met Pink At The Summer X Games
While biking is definitely what he's great at, the star is mostly known for his marriage to international superstar, Pink. The two reportedly met at the 2001 Summer X Games, which Pink attended, and has been attending for quite a while. The two hit it off instantly, and began dating only a few months later.
5 They Got Married In Costa Rica
After meeting for the first time in 2001, the couple finally said their "I do's", five years later in a gorgeous wedding. The dynamic duo made their romance official in Costa Rica back in 2006 where they wed in front of a few of their closest friends and family. While they definitely come off as a picture-perfect couple, there's a lot that happened behind the scenes.
4 But Nearly Divorced 2 Years Later
While their marriage seemed fantastic, it appears Pink and Carey Hart was having some trouble of their own. According to the singer herself, she and Carey almost separated in 2008 after having a number of issues throughout the first two years of their marriage. They made the choice to stick it out, and as it turned out, their work definitely paid off!
3 He Is Starting Back With Motorcross Sports
As time has passed, and Carey Hart has managed to find success as a motocross athlete, husband, father and business owner, it's only fitting for him to return to his roots. The star has made it clear that regardless of his past injuries, he is ready to get back into the game and show everyone what made him great, to begin with.
2 He Released A Book In 2008
As mentioned, Carey Hart can also add author to his resume! While Hart didn't write a New York Times Best Selling novel, he definitely let his creative side flow and came up with this tattoo book he released back in 2008. The title of the book is "Inked", and is full of stories, images and backgrounds of 42 people who have been through it all and back.
1 He Is A Hands-On Dad
Carey Hart has made it clear that he wants to give his kids the life his father gave him. Being raised by a single dad couldn't have been easy, which makes the reason behind Hart being such a hands-on dad very clear. Pink constantly raves about how great a father he is to their two children, and we don't doubt it for a single second.