Recap of the 2019 Nitro World Games in Utah
Press Release | August 20, 2019
Kevin Hansen takes the win at Nitro Rallycross, Pat Bowden Secures gold in FMX Best Trick for the second year in a row, and Corey Creed sets new height record in Moto Quarterpipe.
This is a press release from Nitro World Games…
Salt Lake City, UT – Fans gathered to watch the action at Nitro World Games unfold as 10 of the world’s best FMX athletes lined up to take on FMX Best Trick. Launching off a 15-foot ramp, riders had one goal, to throw the biggest and best trick possible. The competition ramped up quickly as Davi Johnson pulled out a world’s first trick, an FMX Decade, a trick that is typically seen in BMX, bumped him into the first-place position. Josh Sheehan was up next and threw a flawless No Handed Double Backflip which took the first-place spot from Johnson. Last, but certainly not least in the 10-rider line-up was the 2018 FMX Best Trick Champion Pat Bowden. Bowden had his eyes on the prize and threw an unbelievable Christ Air Front Flip earning him the top spot for the second year in a row.
Shortly after FMX Best Trick one of the most anticipated events of the year was up. Nitro World Games Moto Quarterpipe, a gigantic mechanical quarterpipe that stands 32 feet high and launches riders over 70 feet from the ground. The field started with six riders but was whittled down to three notable athletes. The 2018 Moto Quarterpipe Champion Colby Raha, Australia’s Corey Creed, and fan favorite Tyler Bereman. Bereman definitely held his own making it into the final three, but Raha and Creed were sending it to the moon both aiming to set a new world record. In the end Corey Creed was victorious launching 45 feet 7 inches off the deck in the final round.
In Nitro Rallycross the championship round was set with six drivers on the grid. Patrik Sandell, Kevin Hansen, Travis Pastrana, Timmy Hansen, Ken Block, and Tanner Foust were all hungry for the win. Coming out of the first turn the drivers were packed up and three took the 120’ jump while the other three took the table creating a picture-perfect moment. After six laps of trading paint, massive airs, and necessary joker laps Kevin Hansen crossed the finish line first with Patrik Sandell and brother Timmy Hansen close behind.
The final event of the day was the Super Hooligan National Championship. High powered motorcycles racing around a flat cement track is always fun and is exceptionally entertaining. 2018 Super Hooligan National Championship Andy DiBrino walked away with the win and bragging rights for the first Super Hooligan win at Nitro World Games.
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