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X Games, ROT Rally Provide Flat-Track Racing Fix

June 6, 2016 by Leah Nyfeler 1 Comment

Crowd of motorcycles X Games Austin Flat Track Racing

Austin, TX – June 2, 2016 – Circuit of The Americas: Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing during X Games Austin 2016 (Credit: Gabriel Christus/ESPN Images)

The gate drops and 24 twin-engine motorcycles leap forward in screaming unison. The elbow-to-elbow pack surges, speeding ahead on the flat track at more than 100 miles per hour. In seconds, they’ve reached the first turn; riders lean sharply in a horse-powered ballet. As one steel-toed booted foot skims the packed soil, each jockeys for position.

The crowd roars, thirsty for more.

Welcome to the world of Flat-Track Racing.

Like what you saw at X Games? Austin fans are in luck; we’ve got another chance to watch Flat-Track Racing this coming weekend. And Austin riders, you can go to school with X Games athlete and American Motorcyclist Association Pro champion Brad “The Bullet” Baker. [Read more…]

X Games and Austin Share a Sweet Goodbye

June 2, 2016 by Leah Nyfeler 2 Comments

Doc's Motorworks X Games Austin Sign

Doc’s Motorworks celebrates X Games Austin (Credit: Bill Tucker)

Since 2014, ESPN X Games and Austin have been a committed couple. But every relationship, no matter how sweet, eventually comes to an end, and so ESPN recently announced its search for a new 2017–2018 host city. While X Games Vice President Tim Reed said he “wouldn’t rule out” a return, he stated that a later summer date would mean the Austin venue was just too darn hot for spectators and athletes.

As a final farewell, X Games has made a few additions and subtractions, changes designed to leave athletes and Austin’s action sports fans separating on the best of terms. [Read more…]

Missed X Games Austin 2015? Feel Like You Were There.

June 9, 2015 by Bill Tucker 1 Comment

View From the Top of Big Air

You know what’s even crazier about this shot of Big Air? People actually ride down this thing. I had a hard time looking over it.

For four days and three nights, X Games landed on Circuit of The Americas like an adrenaline soaked blanket. Fast action, crazy tricks and unbelievable music filled the early June air with energy and fun.

If you couldn’t make it this year, here are our favorite moments in photos from X Games Austin 2015. [Read more…]

You’re in for Big Air and High Speed at X Games Austin 2015

June 3, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 3 Comments

X Games Austin 2014

X Games Austin 2014 downtown (Credit: JTpics.com)

In 2014, more than 160,000 fans poured into Circuit of The Americas for Austin’s inaugural X Games. Though ESPN doesn’t release numbers, Tim Reed, Vice President of ESPN X Games, labeled the event a success: “Austin was a great fit–music, culture, lifestyle–for action sports.” And now X Games is back in town for its second year, and these upcoming four days will be epic. As Reed reminded reporters, “X Games never does anything twice.” [Read more…]

Complete Guide to 3 Days of Local Music at X Games Austin

May 27, 2015 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Bright Light Social Hour Performing

Bright Light Social Hour is poised to bring their signature sound to X Games Austin 2015 (Credit: Jim Wall via Flickr CC)

BMX and half pipes. Roaring super trucks and speeding motorcycles. Skateboarders flipping double grabs and 360’s against the Austin skyline. Entering its second year at Circuit of the Americas, X Games Austin brings the best of extreme sports to local fans and visitors to our city.

But X Games isn’t all flips and tricks. It’s actually become one of the best music events of the year. While big names like Metallica and Nicki Minaj have been grabbing headlines, KUTX is showcasing some of the best local talent Austin has to offer.

Here’s your complete list of ATX bands and acts set to rock X Games Austin this year. [Read more…]