Three-time AMA Champion Ricky Carmichael lends his good name and experience to Championship Motocross 2001. The game actually features 28 riders in all, competing on
over two-dozen different tracks. There are also a few different modes of play in Championship Motocross 2001 featuring Ricky Carmichael. The free-style mode puts players on an open track designed for tricks, allowing them the chance to perfect the "signature moves" of some of the game's licensed riders. The career mode of play requires skill at the bargaining
table as well as on the track, as players shop for equipment and negotiate with sponsors. The Create-a-Rider feature allows players to customize their character's appearance and ability. While remaining true to the fundamentals of the sport, Championship Motocross 2001 features a more "arcade-style" of play that focuses on fun.