Chris Carr
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The name Chris Carr (or Christopher Carr) is shared by several notable Americans who have achieved prominence in distinct fields, including military service, motorsport, professional basketball, professional football, and state-level politics. Due to the breadth of individuals sharing this name, this article provides encyclopedic coverage of the most notable figures, with particular emphasis on those for whom substantial sourced material is available: Chris Carr (born 1967), the American motorcycle racer and land speed record holder, and Chris Carr (politician), the Attorney General of Georgia. Each has made significant contributions in their respective domains, and their careers are documented through a combination of sports journalism, government press releases, and news media coverage.
Chris Carr (Motorcyclist)
Early Life and Racing Career
Chris Carr, born in 1967, is an American motorcycle racer who became one of the most accomplished competitors in the history of American Flat Track (formerly AMA Grand National Championship) dirt track racing. Over the course of his professional racing career, Carr earned seven AMA Grand National Championships, a record that places him among the most decorated riders in the sport's history.[1]
Carr's racing career spanned multiple decades, during which he competed at the highest levels of American flat track motorcycle racing. His seven Grand National Championship titles established him as one of the sport's all-time greats. In addition to his flat track accomplishments, Carr also held a land speed record, further cementing his reputation as a versatile and accomplished motorcyclist.
Post-Racing Career and Return to AMA Pro Racing
In February 2026, AMA Pro Racing announced that Chris Carr had been named series director of Progressive American Flat Track, the premier dirt track motorcycle racing series in the United States. The appointment placed one of the sport's most accomplished former competitors in a leadership role overseeing the series' operations and direction.[1][2]
The announcement described Carr's return to AMA Pro Racing as significant for the sport, positioning a former champion with deep institutional knowledge and racing experience at the helm of the series. A photograph accompanying the announcement showed Carr riding with the number one plate in 2002, a testament to his championship status during his active racing years.[1]
The appointment of a seven-time champion as series director was noted in motorsport media as an effort to bring credibility and insider expertise to the management of American Flat Track, which operates under the AMA Pro Racing banner as part of the broader American motorcycling ecosystem.[2]
Chris Carr (Politician)
Career
Attorney General of Georgia
Chris Carr is an American politician who serves as the Attorney General of Georgia, the state's chief legal officer. In this role, Carr has led numerous legal initiatives, multi-state coalitions, and investigations on behalf of the State of Georgia. His tenure has been characterized by a focus on law enforcement, child safety, consumer protection, and support for military servicemembers and their families.
Crime-Fighting and Law Enforcement Initiatives
As Attorney General, Carr has been active in supporting law enforcement tools and capabilities. In February 2026, Carr led a 19-state coalition aimed at preserving access to automatic license-plate recognition technology, which the coalition described as a critical crime-fighting tool. The coalition effort sought to ensure that law enforcement agencies across the participating states could continue to use the technology in their operations.[3]
Carr's emphasis on crime-fighting has been a recurring theme throughout his tenure as Attorney General and has featured prominently in his broader political profile. News coverage has noted that Carr has emphasized his record on crime-fighting as a central element of his public service career.[4]
Child Safety and Technology Investigations
Carr has taken an active role in investigating technology companies over child safety concerns. In February 2026, the Georgia Attorney General's office launched an investigation into Roblox, a popular online gaming and chat platform used by millions of children. The investigation centered on concerns about child safety on the platform, examining whether the company had taken adequate steps to protect its young user base.[5]
The Roblox investigation reflected Carr's broader approach to using the Attorney General's office to address emerging threats to children in the digital age. The platform's widespread use among minors made it a focal point for state-level scrutiny, and Carr's office pursued the investigation as part of its child protection mandate.
Healthcare Policy Advocacy
In February 2026, Carr urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to permanently block Medicare and Medicaid funding for what he described as "child sex-change procedures." The Attorney General's office issued a formal communication to federal health officials calling for the permanent halt of federal funding for gender-related medical procedures for minors.[6][7]
The action was part of a broader coalition effort involving attorneys general from multiple states. Carr's position on the issue aligned with that of several other Republican state attorneys general who have advocated for restrictions on gender-related medical treatments for minors funded through federal healthcare programs.[8]
Support for Military Servicemembers
In February 2026, Carr took action to support military servicemembers and their families, issuing an official directive through the Attorney General's office. The initiative was described as new action aimed at addressing concerns affecting military personnel and their dependents residing in or connected to the State of Georgia, which is home to several major military installations.[9]
2026 Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign
In 2026, Chris Carr entered the race for the Republican nomination for Governor of Georgia. As a candidate, Carr sought to leverage his record as Attorney General, with particular emphasis on his crime-fighting credentials and law enforcement initiatives. Coverage of the campaign described Carr as trying to "break through" in a competitive Republican primary field.[4]
Carr's gubernatorial campaign positioned him as a candidate with executive experience in state government and a track record of leading multi-state coalitions on issues including public safety, child protection, and healthcare policy. His candidacy placed him within the broader landscape of Georgia Republican politics, where he sought to distinguish himself from other contenders for the party's nomination.[4]
Chris Carr (Medal of Honor)
Chris Carr (1914–1970) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration for valor in combat. Carr's service and recognition with the Medal of Honor placed him among a distinguished group of American military personnel who have been honored for acts of extraordinary bravery.
Chris Carr (Basketball)
Chris Carr, born in 1974, is an American former professional basketball player who competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Carr's basketball career included stints with multiple NBA teams during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Chris Carr (American Football)
Chris Carr, born in 1983, is an American former professional football player who competed in the National Football League (NFL). Carr played as a defensive back and return specialist during his professional football career.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Seven-Time AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr Returns to AMA Pro Racing as Series Director of Progressive American Flat Track".American Flat Track.2026-02-18.https://www.americanflattrack.com/news/view/seven-time-ama-grand-national-champion-chris-carr-returns-ama-pro-racing-series-director-progressive-american-flat-track.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "AMA Pro Racing names Chris Carr series director of American Flat Track".Powersports Business.2026-02-24.https://powersportsbusiness.com/news/motorcycle/2026/02/24/ama-pro-racing-names-chris-carr-series-director-of-american-flat-track/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Carr Leads 19-State Coalition to Preserve Access to Critical Crime-Fighting Tool".Georgia.gov.2026-02-24.https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-02-24/carr-leads-19-state-coalition-preserve-access-critical-crime-fighting.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Carr tries to break through in Georgia governor's race".The Current GA.2026-02-02.https://thecurrentga.org/2026/02/02/carr-tries-to-break-through-in-georgia-governors-race/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr investigates Roblox over child safety concerns".CBS News.2026-02-18.https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/georgia-attorney-general-chris-carr-investigates-roblox-over-child-safety-concerns/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Carr Pushes for Permanent Halt of Medicare and Medicaid Funding for Child Sex-Change Procedures".Georgia.gov.2026-02-20.https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-02-20/carr-pushes-permanent-halt-medicare-and-medicaid-funding-child-sex-change.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Georgia attorney general urges end to federal funding for child gender procedures".WGXA.2026-02-20.https://wgxa.tv/news/local/georgia-attorney-general-urges-end-to-federal-funding-for-child-gender-procedures-chris-carr-letter-hhs-medicare-medicaid-funding-minors-cms-proposed-rule-wpath-standards-of-care-8-tennessee-attorney-general-coalition.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Georgia attorney general urges end to federal funding for child gender procedures".WGXA.2026-02-20.https://wgxa.tv/news/local/georgia-attorney-general-urges-end-to-federal-funding-for-child-gender-procedures-chris-carr-letter-hhs-medicare-medicaid-funding-minors-cms-proposed-rule-wpath-standards-of-care-8-tennessee-attorney-general-coalition.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Carr Takes New Action to Support Servicemembers and their Families".Georgia.gov.2026-02-19.https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-02-19/carr-takes-new-action-support-servicemembers-and-their-families.Retrieved 2026-02-24.