Nitro Circus Live’s Travis Pastrana, Josh Sheehan and Gregg Duffy Make Action Sports History With Huge FMX World Firsts

Pastrana Stomps Superman Double Backflip, Sheehan Pulls Heel Clicker Double Backflip and Duffy Lands Double Frontflip All in One Record-Breaking Night!

May 16, 2016 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nitro Circus Live tore up the history books Saturday, May 14 in Brisbane, Australia with a spectacular show that took freestyle motocross (FMX) to the next level. The legendary Travis Pastrana, champion rider Josh Sheehan and motocross racer Gregg Duffyall landed massive world firsts that redefined what is possible in the discipline. Click here for footage of these barrier-breaking feats.

“I haven’t felt that type of energy in a crowd since X Games 2006 [when Travis landed world’s first double and won the gold, shocking the world]. That was without a doubt, one of the biggest nights in action sports history.”

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The great Travis Pastrana led from the front on this historic night. He was first to hit the new, double sized takeoff ramp and attempted the world’s first Superman double backflip.

On his first attempt, Pastrana got the trick around on two wheels, but failed to ride out. Despite getting battered and bruised by that attempt, he went straight backstage and, without a moment’s hesitation, hurled himself back at the steepest freestyle ramp ever built and sent the crowd into a complete fever by perfectly landing and riding out of the world’s biggest new freestyle trick, a double backflip Superman.

Pastrana’s heroics were enough to convince Josh Sheehan, already the first rider on the planet to land a motorcycle triple backflip and the only man in the world currently performing the double backflip, to take the double to an entirely new, previously unthinkable level: adding a heel click while in the middle of the first of his two rotations. The packed house leaped to their feet and went absolutely ballistic after Sheehan came back down to earth.

Gregg Duffy’s landmark double frontflip is quite simply the biggest trick in FMX. It also is arguably the most dangerous, as fellow Nitro Circus teammate Bruce Cook knows first-hand. (Cook crashed on his 2014 attempt, fracturing his vertebrae, and became a paraplegic). Duffy, a longtime friend of Travis, trained for weeks at his Maryland, USA Pastranaland complex preparing for an opportunity to make history. When the moment came, Duffy stepped up in epic fashion, stomping the double front with almost perfect execution and riding away. Duffy was then absolutely mobbed by his fellow athletes and, in an incredibly touching moment, Duffy rode over to Bruce Cook where the two shared an extremely emotional and tearful embrace.

Afterwards Pastrana, the world’s greatest extreme sports athlete, said unequivocally, “I haven’t felt that type of energy in a crowd since X Games 2006 [when Travis landed world’s first double and won the gold, shocking the world]. That was without a doubt, one of the biggest nights in action sports history.”

Tour veterans consider Saturday night, Nitro Circus Live’s 205^th performance, the greatest show in the global phenomenon’s 6-year history. Nitro Circus CEO and Creative Director Mike Porra went even further, saying, “We’ve just seen the biggest night in the last decade of action sports, if not ever. This has been three years in the making for Travis and it shows the guys’ unwavering courage and commitment to progression.”

Even though 2016 is just now approaching the halfway point, it is already Nitro Circus Live’s biggest year yet. For the first time ever, the Nitro crew is touring multiple territories simultaneously. A month into an extensive North American trek, with over 40 dates in first-time markets across the United States and Canada, Nitro Circus Live also recently kicked off its 10^th Anniversary tour in Australia, celebrating the Aussie release of the hit DVD series that started it all. Tours of UK, Ireland and France will follow in June and July.

For Nitro Circus Live tickets, tour updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more, go to nitrocircus.live. Follow Nitro Circus on Twitter: @nitrocircus and Facebook:www.facebook.com/NitroCircus.

About Nitro Circus

Named #22 on Forbes magazine’s 2015 list of America’s Most Promising Companies, Nitro Circus continues to position itself as the world’s leading youth action sports & entertainment brand. From humble beginnings in 2003 – with Jeremy Rawle, Gregg Godfrey and extreme sports superstar Travis Pastrana producing DVDs from a Utah garage — to a smash TV series which has aired in over 60 countries, Nitro Circus has exploded to global popularity. In 2012, Nitro Circus: The Movie, featuring cast members from the hit television series, was released in cinemas worldwide. In 2015, Nitro Circus announced a partnership with NBC Sports Ventures. The multi-year strategic alliance will feature TV specials and series programming airing nationally in the U.S. on NBC and NBCSN as well as streamed on NBC Sports Live Extra.

The TV show was transformed by current CEO and action sports industry guru Michael Porra into a must-see live event in 2010, creating the global touring phenomenon that is Nitro Circus Live. Since its inaugural Australian trek six years ago, the show has travelled the globe, obliterating box office records and cultivating a legion of diehard fans. Nitro Circus has now rolled across five continents, blown away over two million fans and sold-out shows in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, the Middle East and South Africa. After close to 100 shows globally in 2015 and with a packed 2016 touring schedule on the books, Nitro Circus is the world’s most successful action sports touring brand.

Contacts

For Nitro Circus
Greg Terlizzi
greg@nitrocircus.com

HB Studios and Maximum Games Carve First Tracks With Infinite Air Snowboarding Game

March 07, 2016 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Maximum Games announced a joint venture with HB Studios to release Infinite Air featuring Mark McMorris, the first open-world, physics-based snowboarding video game built in partnership and close collaboration with top snowboarder Mark McMorris. Infinite Air boasts vast, customizable mountain ranges and a highly reactive, fluid control system, promising to be the most authentic snowboarding game to date. Gamers can get on board this fall when Infinite Air releases on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and PC.

“We could not be happier to be working with HB Studios again,” said Christina Seelye, CEO of Maximum Games. “They are masters at creating in-depth sports games and making the thrill of sports accessible to everyone.”

With the ability to sculpt terrain in an endless backcountry, publish your best runs, participate in Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air competitions, and challenge friends online, Infinite Air combines the exciting social aspects of snowboarding with the exhilaration of a hyper-realistic experience on the snow. Infused with the riding style of Mark McMorris, and featuring the top athlete as a playable character in the game, Infinite Air will focus on real world physics to give players a genuine taste of the sport.

“The fascinating thing about video games is that they open up possibilities that wouldn’t be an option in real life, and Infinite Air is the ultimate example of that,” said Peter Garcin, Executive Producer at HB Studios. “We’d all love to snowboard like Mark, and now with this game, we all can.”

Players will have an unparalleled amount of riding expression at their fingertips as they master skills — whether shredding infinite powder-laden runs or testing their abilities on custom courses. They will also have the option to place rails, jumps and other obstacles just about anywhere to build their own unique terrain parks. With procedurally generated mountains and a deep editor that lets players produce and share their creations for the world to ride, Infinite Air brings the mountain to you when it launches this fall on PS4™ system, Xbox One, and PC.

For more information on Infinite Air featuring Mark McMorris, visit www.infiniteairgame.com.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games is committed to providing quality entertainment for the gamer in everyone. Our mission is to give all people, regardless of age or interest, a solid gaming experience. We deliver premier, cross-generational console and digital titles around the world, pushing our creative limits to foster innovation in video game entertainment. For more information, please visitwww.maximumgames.com.

About HB Studios

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, HB Studios is an electronic entertainment software company that specializes in creating console, mobile, handheld and PC games. To date, HB has shipped 45 titles, selling over 23 million units, and contributed to 19 others. More information about HB Studios and its products can be found on the company’s website,www.hb-studios.com.

About Mark McMorris

With immense talent and a healthy dose of charisma, Canadian Mark McMorris is one of snowboarding’s leading men. The Saskatchewan native has staked his claim in the sport, possessing 12 X Games medals under his belt along with 2 US Open wins, Dew Tour wins and many other accolades to date. In 2012, Mark became only the second person to ever win double gold at the Winter X Games (Big Air and Slopestyle); it was also that year that Mark took home the Transworld Rider’s Poll Rookie of the Year award. As one of Canada’s top Winter Olympic hopefuls, all eyes were on McMorris in Sochi, 2014. After winning silver at the Winter X Games despite suffering a broken rib in Slopestyle finals only ten days prior, Mark shocked the world and walked away with the bronze medal in Slopestyle and continues to push his limits to grab gold. Mark has shown nothing short of greatness in 2016, taking wins at Dew Tour, Laax Open, and X Games, as well as Rider of the Year awards from both Transworld Snowboarding and Snowboarder Magazines. You can find Mark on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Contacts

Maximum Games
Brian Albert, 925-297-5866

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EXTREME SPORTS – FISE MONTPELLIER

The next edition of the International Festival of Extreme Sports will held from May 4th to 8th, 2016 in Montpellier, on the Rives du Lez and Basin Jacques Coeur.

The FISE Montpellier is the largest extreme sports event in Europe, with riders coming from the 4 corners of the world, true champions in their class who travel continents to assert their supremacy.

These athletes defy gravity by rollerblading, skateboarding, BMX, wakeboarding, freestyle motocross, on land, in the air and on the water… Each year, qualifications and breathtaking finals and initiations for the public…

A show with more than a thousand amateurs who come to compete with the biggest names and more than 550,000 spectators!

The disciplines competing are BMX, Skate, Roller, and also wakeboarding, Mountainbike, Slackline, scooter…

A great atmosphere, an official evening with invited DJs and many events throughout the five days.

Where ?
Rives du Lez / bassin Jacques Coeur
34000 Montpellier

The Festival International des Sports Extremes (FISE) gathers the best international riders over 5 days of insanity, with nearly 25 different competitions in skateboard, inline skate, mountain bike, BMX and wakeboard. With a unique competition format open to both pros, amateur, junior and women riders, the event is free to attend for the public. Come to Montpellier from May 4-8 and watch the champions of today and tomorrow ride all day long and come celebrate the 20^th edition of the FISE with us!

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Wings For Life World Run

Running for those who can't
WHEN AND WHERE?
May 8, 2016 at 11am UTC worldwide in 34 official locations worldwide or going it alone using the Selfie
Run app with its virtual Catcher Car
WHAT AGAIN!?
The Catcher Car, the moving finish line, chases runners and wheelchair participants until just the two
Global Champions are left running.
WHO?
Anyone of any ability who enjoys having fun. From beginners to elite athletes. No previous experience
required, no running ability needed – just register and run against the world.
THE CHARITY
Millions of people worldwide are paralysed due to a traumatic spinal cord injury. Each year, more than
250,000 people have car accidents, slips and falls, the main causes, that result in spinal cord injury. It
can happen to anyone at any time. Spinal cord injury means more than being unable to walk. It is one of
the most devastating injuries and has a number of health-related complications, like chronic pain or
bowel and bladder dysfunction.
Wings for Life is a not-for-profit foundation that funds life-changing research projects and clinical trials at
renowned universities and institutes worldwide. 100% of all entry fees and all donations raised through
fundraising campaigns go directly to cutting-edge spinal cord research projects around the globe. Red
Bull covers the costs for the Wings for Life World Run.
COMPETE THE WORLD
The Wings for Life World Run is a truly global running event. On May 8, 2016, in 34 official locations
worldwide or using the free Selfie Run app, runners and wheelchair users start at exactly the same time
– 11am UTC – no matter if it’s day or night, spring or autumn where they are.
RELEASE THE CATCHER CAR
There is no finish line, no set distance to cover, no set time to beat. Thirty minutes after the global start
signal, the Catcher Car starts chasing the participants. From 11.30am UTC, the race is on to stay ahead
of the Catcher Car for as long as possible. When the Catcher Car passes the runner, his or her race is
over. The last one running is the Global Champion. Simple as that!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Your networking power and social voice is big! HUGE! Please use it to spread the word and inspire as
many people as possible to run for those who can’t.
SIGN UP FOR AN OFFICIAL LOCATION
at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com and set an amazing example.
RAISE OR DONATE MONEY
Set up a fundraising campaign at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com and ask for sponsors: ‘Help me help
Wings for Life find a cure for spinal cord injury. Every penny goes directly to vital spinal cord research.’
Or simple use the donate now button.
BE A SELFIE RUNNER
If you can’t make it to an official location, download the Wings for Life World Run Selfie Run app, free,
and commit to running as far as you can, wherever you are on May 8, 2016, at 11am UTC. Run
somewhere totally new or on your favourite home trail – anywhere you want, outside. Share your training
and your race with your community.
TALK UP A STORM
Mention the Wings for Life World Run whenever you’re interviewed and whenever you have a chance to
share it. Let’s flood the media for a great cause.
BUILD A TEAM
Whether you are part of the race or not, you can create a team and build it big. Get your followers to join
your team. Challenge your friends and rivals to create their own teams: ‘My team is getting bigger by the
day – what about yours? Join us www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com’.
Who will top your Team Run ranking?
GET SOCIAL
Update your Facebook page, your Twitter feed – all your social networks – as you prepare for May 8,
2016: ‘Great training session for the #WingsforLife #WorldRun. Are you ready yet?’
Follow us, then regularly share and retweet our social content from
www.facebook.com/WingsForLifeWorldRun
www.twitter.com/wflworldrun
www.youtube.com/wingsforlifeworldrun

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ROSELAND WAKE PARK

OPENING APRIL 29TH FOR THE 2016 SEASON!

Roseland Wake Park is the first full-sized Cable Wakeboarding Park in the Northeast. The full-size Cable Wakeboarding System pulls up to nine riders in a continuous loop that stretches over 2,100 feet long. Riders of all skill levels can enjoy the full-size cable as all the obstacles (i.e. ramps and rails) are positioned off to the side and riders can choose which, if any, obstacles they would like to ride.

In addition to our full-size Cable Wakeboard Park, they also have a two-tower practice cable, an inflatable obstacle course and an area for stand up paddleboarding. The Lil Bro Practice Cable is perfect for beginners because of the one-on-one coaching environment that enables a better learning experience. Each new rider will start on the practice cable until they get comfortable on the board.

Roseland Wake Park’s AquaGlide Park is an inflatable obstacle course that can hold up to 55 people at once. The obstacle course includes slides, balance beams, jungle hims, a water trampoline and more. AquaGlide Park is a great way to have fun on the water. AquaGlide events can also be booked for only $10 per person. The west end of the lake is designated for Stand Up Paddleboarding. They offer stand up paddleboard rentals and lessons at the park. All activities at Roseland Wake Park are suitable for everyone ages 5 and up. roselandwakepark.com

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2016 BMX HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

It’s slated to be one of the biggest days for BMX in 2016: On Saturday night, June 11th in Chula Vista, Ca., the National Hall of Fame will induct six new legends of the sport into the famed hall.  All of this will take place just hours after the U.S. BMX Olympic Trials where the second U.S. Athlete to represent the United States will be decided!

Please join us in welcoming the following six inductees in to the BMX HoF Class of 2016:

PIONEER RACER: LEE MEDLIN

Known to the BMX world as Pedalin’ Lee Medlin, this year’s Pioneer inductee began his BMX quest at the world famous Corona Raceway downhill track and quickly became one of the riders to beat in his class. From the age of 13 to 18, Medlin was a Nationally-ranked Top-3 Am in the NBA and multi-time Grands Champion. Perhaps his biggest accomplishment was doubling at the Jag BMX World Championships in 1981 – winning both 16x and the 14 over Trophy Dash. When he turned Pro in 1983 – now riding for Kuwahara, Lee would be considered a contender for “Rookie Pro of the Year.” As one of the original members of the GT Factory team, “Pedalin’ Medlin” inspired many a BMX racer and motivated his competition to up the their game.

In mid-80’s BMX, you either stepped up to Lee’s level – or got left behind.

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RACER: TERRY TENETTE

With a “thumbs-up” pose every time a camera was pointed his direction, Terry Tenette became well known for his trademark styles and moves. Known by all as “Mr. T,” the San Jose native brought a full-pull wheelie-the-entire-track riding style to racing. In fact, he might even be credited for inventing the term “pull.”

Another Tenette trademark was running an extremely long 40-inch axle-to-axle wheelbase, to match his racing style. From running big gears with a sprocket protector, to wearing a weight belt, along with bringing back the long lost Nor.Cal. pride to 80’s and 90’s BMX, Terry was one of the most colorful characters in the sport.

After turning Pro in 1987, Mr. T went on to win three consecutive NBL National No.1 Pro titles (1990, 1991, 1992- the only Pro to ever do so in the NBL), and followed it up with a 1993 National No.1 Pro Cruiser Championship in ABA. Retiring from pro competition after 10 years, Terry had tallied up 90 AA-pro mains – scoring 11 wins out of his 25 podiums. But it would not be the last time the cycling world would hear his name – as Mr.T would go on to race track bikes in velodromes and compete in cyclo-cross events; as well as racing downhill and slalom mountain bikes, having World Cup results in all events.

There is no question that Terry Tenette is one impressive, well-rounded cyclist!

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INDUSTRY: JIM ALLEY 

As a big fan of anything that goes fast, Jim Alley founded Profile Racing in 1968 – originally as a race car chassis shop. But by 1978, Jim’s kids had began racing BMX and his venture into the bicycle industry was born. Having a background in auto racing, and being familiar with chromoly fabrication and lightweight aluminum components, it was inevitable that Jim the “BMX Dad” could improve on the current BMX products on the market. In 1980, Jim designed Profile’s first 3-piece chromoly tubular crank set with a 48 spline spindle  – which is now the industry standard. Coming from the race-car world, Alley knew that he needed a Factory Team consisting of some of the finest nationally ranked riders in the country, to ride, test and represent his products. He would go on to sponsor such superstars as Eric Rupe, Shelby James and Jud Ciancio, to name just a few.

Amazingly, Profile – under Jim’s guidance, has continued to manufacture all of their product line in-house in the U.S.A. – 100% American made in St. Petersburg, Florida, still to this day. In the early 90’s, Profile was responsible for bringing cassette hubs to the forefront of the BMX market; again, an industry standard.
Jim is still heavily involved in R&D and design of Profile products with the Elite line being their highest end product. ..and he still welds every pair of Elite cranks.

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FREESTYLER: DENNIS MCCOY

Few riders can claim to have had such an influence on every discipline and aspect of the modern freestyle scene, as Dennis “DMC” McCoy. Having honed his skills riding with his BMX Brigade on the streets of Kansas City in the early 80’s, he joined Haro Bikes as their first non-Californian recruit in 1984. After winning 4 consecutive AFA Masters events as an amateur in 1985, McCoy turned pro in March of 1986. He won the Overall at his debut pro event and finished the year ranked #1 in the Pro Overall and Pro Flatland categories.

Beginning with his rookie pro season in 1986, until the Overall category was eliminated at the end of the 1995 BS Series season, DMC was the top ranked overall rider for an entire decade (pun intended). McCoy is the only rider to hold pro championship titles in every Freestyle BMX discipline. Along with several BS belts, his varied championship titles include the 1990 2-Hip Meet the Street, 1992 ABA King of Dirt and 1995 King of Concrete, and 10 X Games medals (six in the U.S. and four International). Recognition wise, McCoy has won NORA Cups and BMX Plus! Freestyler of the Year awards.

Of Dennis’ many accomplishments, perhaps the most incredible one of all is his undisputed longevity. This year marks his 31st consecutive year competing professionally in major BMX events – giving DMC the longest competitive career in freestyle history.

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FREESTYLER: DAVE MIRRA

In February of this year, the sport of BMX lost a true legend. It is safe to say that no BMXer has ever reached the recognition, fame and notoriety that Dave Mirra has. Up until 2013, the Miracle Boy held the record for most X Games medals – having medaled in every X Games from the first one in 1995, up to 2009. To say that Mirra took freestyle riding to a skyscraper-height level would merely be an understatement. Totaling an incredible 24 X Games medals, he is tied with Tony Hawk in reaching the first 14 medals the fastest. From winning an ESPY Award for Best Male Action Sports athlete to being named one of People Magazine’s 50 Hottest Bachelors, to hosting M-TV’s Real World / Road Rules Challenge and being featured in the popular video game Dave Mirra Freestyle, he truly became a household name – and put our great sport in a limelight never before achieved.

When Mirra moved to Greenville, North Carolina – building the ultimate riding compound, and bringing many of the sport’s top athletes with him, the city became known as “Pro Town.” In 2007, he chose to break out on his own and start his own bike brand – MirraCo, and following his BMX retirement went on to race Rally cars for Subaru.

Although his is a life that was ended way too short, there is no doubt that Dave’saccomplishments and contributions to BMX, and his legacy, will live on in infamy.

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WOMAN: MICHELLE CAIRNS

The last time an American woman won the UCI World Championships in BMX racing was in 1997 – nearly twenty years ago!  …and that American winner of the rainbow-striped World Champion jersey was Florida’s Michelle Cairns.

For Michelle Cairns, it capped off what would be one of the most incredible BMX resume’s held by a female BMX racer. One that would include multiple No.1 plates and titles – such as eight consecutive NBL National Amateur No.1 plates and two amateur World Championships. In fact, Cairns is the only woman to win all three major titles in BMX – in NBL, UCI and ABA.

She has been NBL No.1 Pro Woman ( 3-times – 1993, 1997 and 1998), a UCI Elite Women’s World Championship (1997), and ABA’s No.1 Woman Pro title in 1999.

Since that victorious day in 1997, in the bitter cold of Saskatoon, Canada – America’s fastest women have come close to re-claiming that long-forgotten Worlds title, but have yet to accomplish what Michelle Cairns was capable of. She set the bar, and she set it very high.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW

The 32nd Annual Induction Ceremony of the National BMX Hall of Fame will be held Saturday evening – June 11th on site at the Olympic Training Center, 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915. The event will take place near the US Olympic “Eternal Flame”, following the much anticipated U.S. Olympic Trials race (held on the Rio-replica course). The U.S. OTC is home of the National BMX Hall of Fame Museum. Both events will be ticketed, with nearly 400 people expected to attend the Hall of Fame induction dinner.

HOF Induction Ceremony and Dinner Ticket

Your ticket includes reception and cocktails, dinner with desert, and the opportunity to meet and greet Hall of Fame members, past, present and future. Registration and cocktail reception will be held from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. The first course of dinner will be served as the Induction Ceremony begins at 7:30 pm.

A plated dinner will be served featuring salad, entree, and a dessert. Vegetarian entrees can be arranged by sending requests to bmxhof@usabmx.com no later than June 1st. Please include the names of all those in your party who are requesting vegetarian entrees.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE HALL of FAME TICKETS

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SPARTAN RACE ANNOUNCES NEW CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES TO BE TELEVISED ON NBC AND NBCSN

Awarding More Than $100,000 in Cash and Prizes in 2016, The Spartan U.S. Championship Series Aims to Find Best All-Around Obstacle Racer

Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle race company, announced today the launch of the Spartan U.S. Championship Series. The stand-alone series, which is the first of its kind in the history of the company, will challenge athletes to the ultimate Spartan test by showcasing all three of Spartan Race’s core race types: the Sprint, the Super, and the Beast. The Spartan U.S. Championship Series will determine the best all-around obstacle racer, crowning both individual race winners and an overall series champion based on cumulative points across the 5 U.S. series races.

Racers will battle it out on the most epic Spartan Race courses across the country. Spartan U.S. Championship Series contenders must prove they can conquer all course types with speed, strength and endurance, a test that will show who the top Spartan athletes are.

The Spartan U.S. Championship Series kicks off Spartan Race’s championship race season. The 5-race series joins the Spartan European Championship in July, as two of the pinnacle events on the Road To Tahoe for the 2016 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship. The Spartan U.S. Championship Series consists of:

RACE	RACE DATE	RACE TYPE
BIG SKY SPRINT (KALISPELL, MT)	MAY 8	SPRINT (3+ Miles, 20+ Obstacles)
GOLDEN STATE CLASSIC (MONTEREY, CA)	JUNE 4	SUPER (8+ Miles, 25+ Obstacles)
BLUE MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE (PALMERTON, PA)	JULY 16	SUPER (8+ Miles, 25+ Obstacles)
SOUTHEAST SHOWDOWN (ASHEVILLE, NC)	AUGUST 6	SUPER (8+ Miles, 25+ Obstacles)
THE SUMMIT (BRECKENRIDGE, CO)	AUGUST 27	BEAST (12+ Miles, 30+ Obstacles)

More than $100,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded, with the Top 5 Men and Women of each race receiving their share of a $10,800 cash payout, with $3,000 going to the first place Men’s and Women’s finisher. In addition, the Men’s and Women’s U.S. Series Champion will receive an additional $7,500 cash payout, with the Top 20 series finishers all receiving prize money. In order to be eligible to win the Spartan U.S. Championship Series, racers must compete in at least 4 out of the 5 designated series events.

“We are excited to challenge the world’s best athletes like never before as the sport of obstacle racing continues to evolve. The Spartan U.S. Championship Series will not only test top athletes, but will continue to showcase Spartan Race to a national audience through our NBC Sports programming partnership.” Said Spartan Race Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Connor.

Following the success of the first two seasons, the Spartan U.S. Championship Series returns to NBCSN later this summer. In addition, the 2016 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship returns to Squaw Valley in North Lake Tahoe and will air on NBC. The television airdates are:

RACE	DATE	TIME	NETWORK
BIG SKY SPRINT (KALISPELL, MT)	JULY 20	11PM	NBCSN
GOLDEN STATE CLASSIC (MONTEREY, CA)	AUGUST 23	10PM	NBCSN
BLUE MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE (PALMERTON, PA)	AUGUST 30	10PM	NBCSN
SOUTHEAST SHOWDOWN (ASHEVILLE, NC)	SEPTEMBER 27	10PM	NBCSN
THE SUMMIT (BRECKENRIDGE, CO)	OCTOBER 11	10PM	NBCSN
REEBOK SPARTAN RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP	DECEMBER 25	3:30PM	NBC

About Spartan Race, Inc.

Spartan Race is the world’s leading obstacle race company and the first of its kind to feature timing and global rankings. With more than 170 events in 25+ countries planned for 2016, Spartan Race has more than 1 million global participants, and offers open heats for all fitness levels as well as competitive and elite heats. With nearly 5 million passionate social media followers, health and wellness products, as well as the popular NBC television series, Spartan Race has made obstacle racing one of the fastest growing sports—and lifestyles— in the world. Spartan Race features races at three distances, 3+Mile/20+ Obstacle “Sprint,” 8+ Mile/25+ Obstacle “Super” and 12+ Mile/30+ Obstacle “Beast,” culminating each year in the Reebok Spartan Race World Championship. Visit www.spartan.com for more information, a schedule of events, and to register for a race.

MOUNTAIN DEW® AND TEN ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DEW TOUR

PURCHASE, N.Y., January 27, 2016 – Mountain Dew® and TEN: The Enthusiast Network announced today an official partnership for the Dew Tour, with DEW® continuing as title sponsor and TEN serving as its strategic partner leading execution and event staging in 2016 and beyond. Together with TEN, Mountain Dew will continue its relationship with NBC Sports as its ongoing broadcast partner. The Dew Tour will continue in a new direction, completely reimagined with a focus on progressing and evolving the traditional competition formats to fully engage fans, athletes and the action sports industry through innovative new course designs, content approach and more.

“We are excited to announce that Dew Tour will continue next year and beyond,” said Greg Lyons, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Mountain Dew. “Mountain Dew’s ongoing devotion to supporting and driving progression within action sports complements TEN’s overall vision and expertise within this industry. We will tap into their vast network, and work together with NBC Sports, who has been a partner of the Dew Tour for more than a decade, to further evolve Dew Tour and excite both the athletes and fans.”

TEN is the preeminent media network of enthusiast brands that focuses on creating and delivering compelling content through multiple marketing platforms that inform and entertain a large audience. As publishers of TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING, SNOWBOARDER, NEWSCHOOLERS, TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING, GRINDTV, POWDER and many other adventure lifestyle and action sports media properties, TEN brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will continue to evolve the fully integrated lifestyle experience that Dew Tour currently offers.

“Partnering with Mountain Dew and the Dew Tour property showcases exactly what TEN has been designed to do for brands – provide authentic, credible, full-service media capabilities to reach, engage and excite a large audience,” commented Norb Garrett, Executive Vice President / General Manager of TEN, Sports & Entertainment. “The Dew Tour has been around for over a decade, and by leveraging our position as the world’s leading action/adventure sports mediacompany, TEN is dedicated to contributing to its ongoing success so that it will continue on for another decade and beyond, providing a truly one-of-a-kind experience for the action sports community.”

“NBC Sports is very proud of its heritage with the Dew Tour franchise,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, Senior Vice President, NBC Sports Ventures. “We look forward to broadcasting future Dew Tour events.”

Dew Tour 2016 will focus on key action sports disciplines in both summer and winter. Dates, locations and additional details for this year’s events will be announced at a later date. The world-class competition will be a constantly evolving action sports platform of creativity and progression with the support of Mountain Dew, TEN and NBC Sports. The Dew Tour will offer exciting live experiences and captivating content for television, web, social and other digital verticals for fans around the world to enjoy.

About Mountain Dew

Mountain Dew, a product of PepsiCo Americas Beverages, is the No. 1 flavored carbonated soft drink in the U.S. With its one-of-a-kind citrus taste, Mountain Dew exhilarates and quenches with every sip. In addition to original Mountain Dew® and Diet Mountain Dew®, the permanent DEW product line includes Mountain Dew Code Red®, Mountain Dew LiveWire®, Mountain Dew Throwback®, Mountain Dew Voltage® and Mountain Dew White Out®. For more information, check out MountainDew.com, Facebook or follow Mountain Dew on Twitter.

About The Enthusiast Network

TEN: The Enthusiast Network is the world’s premier network of enthusiast brands, such as MOTOR TREND, AUTOMOBILE, HOT ROD, SURFER, TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING, and GRINDTV. With more than 50 publications, 60 websites, 50 events, 1,000 branded products, MOTOR TREND OnDemand subscription video on-demand service, the world’s largest automotive VOD channel, and the world’s largest action/adventure sports media platform, TEN inspires enthusiasts to pursue their passions. For more information, visit enthusiastnetwork.com.

About NBC Sports Group

When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January 2011, the sports assets of the two companies combined to form NBC Sports Group, which serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of a unique array of sports assets, including NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBCSN (NBC Sports Network), Golf Channel, 9 NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Radio and NBC Sports Digital. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, French Open, Formula One, IndyCar and many more.

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Great Reasons To Look Into Skydiving Lessons

By: marko

You may possibly question what sort of lessons you will perhaps need concerning skydiving. Properly, you have to recognize that if you engage in this task, you will truly be sleeping your living about the line. Getting sky-diving classes may supply you with all the knowledge expected to preserve danger to a complete minimum. Here are a few of the things you’ll learn:

1- Proper landing – First thing that people will undoubtedly be taught is proper landing procedures. Even if you’re donning a parachute, the force of the landing can still cause you to maybe twist a leg or even split a bone if you do not perform the proper landing procedure.

A lesson will educate you how to react instinctively and land properly despite whichever position you get in. You’ll be able to make certain that you’ll be able to reach the bottom safely. Remember, it’s not the fall that actually kills people, it’s the power of the impact. With learning the correct getting method, you will find a way to avoid death.

At the beginning of the lesson, you’ll be taught how to land in such a fashion that it will distribute the impact along your human anatomy. This means the drive will not be concentrated on one body part and this means that you’ll find a way to be sure that any injuries are prevented.

2- Parachute release – A lot of skydiving centers today take advantage of a static-line to assure the correct release of a person’s parachute. the parachute is actually opened up by the static line after the pupil advances. Nevertheless, every component has to be considered whilst to ensure the protection of the skydiver. As a result of this, persons taking skydiving lessons are shown about how and when to launch their parachutes to ensure safety. They are taught in regards to the main parachute and how to generate the chute in the event the main chute does not open.

3- Free-falling – Among the largest thrills being sought by people in the activity of skydiving could be the freefall. The free-fall enables people to truly take pleasure in the excitement and slipping via an endless sky. The free-fall offers people the opportunity to scream ‘I will fly’! The freefall, but, could be hazardous or even done right. The free-fall could be unsafe without the understanding on how to control your flight. For despite the dream of anti-gravitation, you’re nevertheless, really positively, slipping.

A particular skydiving lesson is usually granted to those who find themselves enthusiastic about free-falling. They are shown how to shift their bodies such methods as to raise or reduce air opposition. They are taught about how to reduce the pace where they tumble. They are educated about the diverse safety concerns when free-falling.

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VANS WARPED TOUR OLD SCHOOL EDITION, “PARTY LIKE IT’s 1999!”

Good Music & Great Extreme Sports! Does it get any better?  Found this old post from allextremesports.com 1999, ENJOY!

July 22nd, 1999 The tour stopped at LaSalle Park located in Downtown Buffalo, NY. It was a hot sunny day. Near the end of the show it was amusing to see the “lobsters” checking out their burns. Like the song says “Wear your sunscreen, trust me on this one”. The concert is an all day and into the night event. I listened to bands from 12 noon to 8:30pm before calling it quits. I never got bored, due to the eye candy and extreme sport athletes that were working the crowd.

The event had a smorgasborg of vendors and booths set up. The bargain of the day was a Van’s Shirt for $10 and you get a free hat. I feel the event was run quite well. The rest room situation was adequate unlike woodstock. I also appreciated the separate facilities for us old timers over 21 in the beer tent area. Oh yeah thumbs up to the beer hostesses in the black mini skirts, but whose paying attention.

Lunachicks also warmed up the crowd inviting them over to their autograph session to get to know them better. Blink 182 was smooth, Ice Mutha F@!#ing T was large and in charge. Rapper Eminem was working the crowd despite his bruised ribs from a mishap. We all put our middle finger in the air to help show him the love to help him forget his pain. Black Eyed Peas, Molotov, Pennywise and the list goes on rocked the large crowd. Fenix’s lead singer looked at me and said “Sir, run around and start a mosh pit. I felt old and cool at the same time. I’m not a kid and most of the crowd seemed to be half my age.

The extreme sports were very cool to watch. The motocross guys had the crowd on edge with their death defying moves. I thought the half pipe athletes had some style. Especially the Rollerskater. I believe his name is Brian Wainwright he was dropping in heel to heel simulating a skateboard. The tricks he can pull on them are really amazing. Thumbs up for his originality and style!

The Music, Extreme Sports, Women, Etc. were all awesome. If you get the chance to check out the tour. . . do it! I will be at next years for sure! Hope to see ya there!

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2013 VANS WARPED TOUR GOES INTERNATIONAL

Still time to catch Vans Warped Tour, but if your in the USA your out of luck unless you have a passport and a jet! ROCK ON!

1:30 PM
Nov 9 Berlin, Germany
Berlin Arena

1:30 PM
Nov 10 Eindhoven, Holland
Klokgebouw

1:30 PM
Nov 16 London, England
Alexandra Palace

1:30 PM
Nov 17 London, England
Alexandra Palace

1:30 PM
Nov 23 Bern, Switzerland, Bern
BEA Festhalle

1:30 PM
Nov 24 Vienna, Austria
Stadhalle

TBA
Nov 29 Brisbane, Australia
RNA Showgrounds

TBA
Nov 30 Coffs Harbour, Australia
Coffs Harbour Showground

TBA
Dec 1 Sydney, Australia
Barangaroo

TBA
Dec 6 Canberra, Australia
Exhibition Park

TBA
Dec 7 Melbourne, Australia
TBA

TBA
Dec 8 Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide Showground

Get your tickets at vanswarpedtour.com/events

RED BULL RIVALS

Red Bull Rivals is a one day surf showdown pitting Oahu’s legendary shores (North Shore vs. South Shore) against each other in a head to head surf battle for ultimate island bragging rights.

The Scoop: Come out to Sandy Beach and watch the best surfers in Hawaii go head-to-head to win bragging rights and the other teams’ boards.

Teams will battle it out for:
Each others’ surfboards (used that day) instead of a traditional purse (similar to racing for pink slips)
The ultimate surfing bragging rights

A best of 5 “Roshambull” (Rock, Paper, Scissors) will determine honors (who surfs first.)
Honored surfer will choose who surfs first
Surfers will battle head-to-head in 20 ten-minute heats. Judges will determine who surfed the best and noted shore will receive a point
There will be a “halftime” after the 10th heat to let each team re-group and strategize

Location:
Koko Head Park, 8800 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu, HI 96825

Starts:
SEP 4, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Ends:
SEP 4, 2010 at 4:00 PM

To keep things fair, the showdown will again be held on the Eastside of Oahu at Sandy Beach (neutral territory).

RED BULL SOAPBOX RACE REVS UP FOR 2009

ATLANTA AND LOS ANGELES APPLICATION DEADLINES SET
SANTA MONICA ΠApril 16, 2009 ΠReady! Set! Go! Red Bull Soapbox Race, featuring some of
the wildest legal street racing around, is set to cruise into Atlanta and Los Angeles for two pit stops in
2009. The two cities, both defined by their traffic gridlock, will transform their usually clogged streets
into wide open raceways as 40-50 teams compete for soapbox supremacy at each stop. This non-
motorized racing event, which is free to the public, invites gear heads and adrenaline junkies alike to
break out their toolboxes and build outrageous human-powered vehicles designed to thrill the masses.
On August 29th Atlanta spectators will flock to 10th Street in Midtown near Piedmont Park to experience the first Red Bull Soapbox Race in the southeast. One month later, on September 26th, speed demons will race down Grand Avenue and brave a razor sharp turn onto 5th Street on the course in downtown Los Angeles.
Atlanta will become Red Bull Soapbox Race lucky number seven for the US, with the first stateside race in St. Louis in 2006. The global event dates back to 2000 when it first took place in Belgium, and has since visited almost 30 countries. Following the Atlanta debut, Red Bull Soapbox Race will take a victory lap in Los Angeles for the final US race of the season.

CALLING ALL ROAD WARRIORS
Ever wanted to speed past a crowd of thousands as they cheer you on to victory? Well, Red Bull
Soapbox Race is calling! Teams can enter their engineering marvels and crazy concepts with a formal
application found at http://www.redbullsoapboxrace.com. Atlanta entries are due by June 17th and those looking to race in Los Angeles have until July 17th to submit their plans. Teams will need more than just courage to claim victory on these city streets as they will be judged on
three criteria: speed, creativity and showmanship. So, make it fast– and fun! Previous events have
proven that the most outlandish crafts are typically the big winners, so put on your creativity caps and
let loose. Past entries include everything from a Philly Cheese Steak to a Giant Troll.

NO HEMI OR HORSE POWER PERMITTED
Each soapbox must be powered by gravity and imagination, which means no stored power or external
energy sources allowed. And size does matter! All vehicles must be less than six feet wide and 20 feet
in length, no more than seven feet high and cannot weigh more than 176 lbs (not including the driver).
Drivers must be at least 18 years old, but engineers and grease monkeys of all ages are welcome to be
part of the five person team.

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Skiers and Boarders Compete to Tackle Legendary Terrain

Squaw Valley USA Will Open Its Legendary Tram Face, Closed Since 1949, Especially for the Event!

Squaw Valley, Calif (November 11, 2008) — Forty of the world’s best skiers and snowboarders will descent on Squaw Valley USA this winter, where for the first time ever they’ll compete on a legendary section of the mountain during the Freeride World Tour Event: Nissan Tram Face, anticipated to take place February 28th, 2009.

The Freeride World Tour event at Squaw Valley USA, the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics, will help set a new standard for freeride competition, attracting some of the best in the sport.  The Tour promises to be demanding for participants and exciting for spectators when for the first time the legendary Tram Face, closed since Squaw Valley opened in 1949, will be open for the pro event.

”The Tram Face at Squaw Valley is legendary terrain that many have dreamed to ride but few have dared to,” said longtime Squaw Valley USA skier Cody Townsend, ranked 5th in the 2008 World Freeride Tour.  ”Having the first ever competition on Tram Face is like the first time Monaco was raced in Formula 1, Teahupoo was surfed and the Masters was played at Augusta. Opening up the off-limits terrain for the competition is a dream come true for anyone that’s driven into Squaw Valley and seen the amazing Face that dominates the mountain.”

Participants arrive at Squaw on February 26, opening ceremonies take place on Friday, February 27 and competition is scheduled for Saturday, February 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to an alternate date between February 29 and March 5. Spectators can enjoy the festive atmosphere with live music and ongoing events at The Village at Squaw Valley plus another village at Squaw Valley’s High Camp.

Riders participating in the Squaw event, which is the second leg of the Freeride World Tour, will arrive in California after showing their stuff in Sochi, Russia. After Squaw, the riders will travel to Tignes, France and Verbier, Switzerland. After this final event, the four Freeride World Champions (ski/snowboard/men/women) will be crowned.

The four events of the Freeride World Tour 2009 are: 
 
1. NISSAN RUSSIAN ADVENTURE – SOCHI, RUSSIA 
Dates: 20-25 JAN 2009, Preliminary contest day: Wednesday 21 January

2. NISSAN TRAM FACE – SQUAW VALLEY USA 
Dates: 27 FEB-05 MAR 2009, Preliminary contest day: Saturday 28 February

3. NISSAN FREERIDE DE TIGNES, FRANCE
Dates: 8-14 March 2009, Preliminary contest day: Monday 9 March

4. NISSAN XTREME – VERBIER 09, SWITZERLAND
Dates: 20-29 March 2009, Preliminary contest day: Saturday 21 March

Confirmed Freeride World Tour Qualifying Events Include:
 
THE NORTH FACE MASTERS OF SNOWBOARDING – SNOWBIRD (USA), 30 January -1 February SPYDER BIG MOUNTAIN FIEBERBRUNN (AUT), 5-15 February 2009
THE NORTH FACE MASTERS OF SNOWBOARDING – CRESTED BUTTE (USA), 13-15 February 
WINTER MYSTICXPERIENCE (ITA), 19-22 February 2009
SALOMON EXTREME FREERIDE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT TAOS (USA), 4-7  March 2009
THE NORTH FACE MASTERS OF SNOWBOARDING – KIRKWOOD (USA), 6-8 March
NENDAZ FREERIDE (SUI), 13-18 March 2009 –
JASNA ADRENALIN (SK), 31 March-5 April 2009
RÖLDAL FREERIDE CHALLENGE (NOR), 22-26 April 2009 (2010 qualifier)

For more Freeride World Tour Information, visit: www.freerideworldtour.com.

Skateboard Inducted into National Toy Hall of Fame

ROCHESTER, New York—The latest toys to be inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame require noinstruction manual. Welcome the Baby Doll, the Skateboard, and—the Stick! , Thomasthe Tank Engine™, Wiffle Ball, and Yahtzee.

The Baby Doll and Skateboard were chosen from among 12 toy finalists that included Clue, Dollhouse, Flexible Flyer  Sled, The Game of Life, Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Rubik’s Cube.

On the flip side, the Skateboard —encouraging speed, sharp turns, spins, thrills, and risks—brings out the more daring side of a child’s personality and has been attracting kids to the sport since the early 1950s. The first skateboarders cruised the beach walks of Southern California trying to imitate the moves of the surfers they watched offshore. Singing duo Jan and Dean’s Top 40 hit “Sidewalk Surfin’” gave the new sport national exposure. Network television aired skateboard competitions, and by the time Life magazine put a skateboarder on a 1965 cover, more than fifty million skateboards hadbeen manufactured. The early contraptions were homemade affairs of roller-skate wheels fixed to two-by-fours but changes in skateboard technology in the 1970s improved traction on asphalt and concrete.Today’s superior technology and improved safety gear provide for a safer, more stable ride. 

Skateboarding requires creativity, discipline, stamina, and risk-taking. It is now the sixth most popular participant sport in the United States.

The National Toy Hall of Fame ® at Strong National Museum of Play ® recognizes toys that haveengaged and delighted multiple generations, inspiring them to learn, create, and discover through play.  Criteria for induction include:

Icon-status (the toy is widely recognized, respected, and remembered); 

Longevity (the toy is more than a passing fad and has enjoyed popularity over multiple generations);

 Discovery (the toy fosters learning, creativity, or discovery through play); and Innovation (the toyprofoundly changed play or toy design).

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