Nicky Hayden (yes that Nicky Hayden) sits down with Troy Lee to discuss who's the faster racer out on the X Games 14 SuperMoto Track. - Photo: Scott Cox
IT'S TRUE: Nicky Hayden to compete at X Games 14
America's favorite MotoGP champion is at the Home Depot Center today preparing for the time of his life.
Champion to champion:
Just imagine the possibilities when 7-time AMA motocross/supercross champ Ricky Johnson shares his track taming techniques with Nicky Hayden. Film at 11. |
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 Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 - HOME DEPOT CENTER, CARSON, CALIF - The rumors are true, The Kentucky Kid, Nicky Hayden is suited up and primed for X Games SuperMoto-X action here at the Home Depot Center.
With support from his friend Troy Lee and his crew of technicians the former World Champ Hayden has created a lot of excitement with his willingness to suit up and burn gas.
In today's practice and qualifying sessions Hayden got a feel for the Home Depot track and the new TLD prepped 450 Honda he jumped, slid and drifted like a seasoned Supermoto veteran. Hayden had the good sense to study the lines of his fellow Troy Lee Team riders, Jeff Ward, David Pingree, and Cassidy Anderson, who ended their session by qualifying 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Hayden will start from the 15th position.
SuperMoto-X final takes place Saturday afternoon at 4pm.
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Rally Time with Travis!
This Sunday, August 3rd, fans will enjoy a rare opportunity to see history in the making when multi-time, multi-discipline X Games medalist Pastrana takes on a full paddock of the worlds top rally car commandos drift, slam, and fly their cars in and around a fast and furious Home Depot Center dirt and tarmac circuit. Rally Car Racing is the fastest event at X Games 14 so don't miss out!
The well-oiled machine that is Travis Pastrana's #199 Rally Car. |
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The X Games makes a sixth appearance in Los Angeles July 31-August 3 with events staged at the STAPLES Center, the Home Depot Center, and the Event Deck at LA Live. New events on tap this year are BMX Street, Moto X Best Whip, Women's Moto X Racing, Moto X Speed & Style, and BMX and Skateboard SuperPark.
To purchase X Games 14 tickets visit: ticketmaster.com/artist/976171. Ticket are $10 and $20.
Be in attendance at the STAPLES Center Thursday night, July 31st and during the break between Moto X Best Trick and Moto X Best Whip finals Carey will award one of his personal supermoto bikes to a lucky fan. No raffles or extra tickets needed for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
X Games Venues: STAPLES Center, BMX and Skateboard Big Air, Moto X Best Trick and Step Up will be featured. The Event Deck at LA Live (across the street from STAPLES Center and debuting as a first-time venue for X Games 14) Skateboard and BMX street events. The Home Depot Center features X Fest, the ultimate action sports festival featuring sponsor & industry booths, BMX and Skate Vert competitions, interactive parks, athlete appearances, demos and new-to-the-X Games BMX and skateboard SuperPark. Competitions to include BMX and Skateboard Vert, Moto X Men's and Women's Racing, Moto X Speed & Style, Moto X Freestyle, Skateboard and BMX SuperPark, and Rally Car Racing.
X Games on TV: A total of Twenty (20!!!) hours of live X Games programming will be shown on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC - all showcased in high-definition and aired July 31-August 3.
X Games Online: ESPN International, EXPN.com, ESPN Classic, ESPN360.com, SportsCenter, and ESPN2's X Center will also provide coverage. For additional X Games 14 info go to www.expn.com
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