action sports’ most exciting disciplines including FMX, BMX, skate, scooter and inline. FMX legend and Nitro Circus co-creator Travis Pastrana and Nitro Circus CEO Mike Porra co-founded the Nitro World Games.
“A huge congrats to everyone who made it to the final stage,” says Pastrana. “The best of the best have been determined and we’re so excited for them to participate in this world championship event.” Nitro World Games is a revolutionary competition featuring more than 100 of the world’s best athletes on all new ramp designs with the newest technology. “Nitro World Games is three non-stop hours of the craziest tricks and jumps you’ve ever seen,” says Porra. “Athletes are competing for the ultimate title of world’s best.”
Nitro World Games sponsors include Monster Energy (the official energy drink), Be The Match, Valvoline (the official oil and lubricants), Oberto Beef Jerky, Maxxis Tires and Vivid Seats.
Media and on-site activation partners include Super ATV, Dynacraft, Diehard Tires, Mothers Waxes and Polishes, Nerf Rivals, Dollar Shave Club, Hexbug, KT Tape and Active Rideshop.
Nitro World Games is a marquee destination event airing during primetime in the U.S. on NBC. Limited tickets are still available for fans who want to experience the excitement in person. The Nitro Club VIP package is the next best thing to an all access pass at $79 per person (plus applicable service fees). These exclusive passes include the best seats in the house as well as a pre-event track walk. Nitro Club pass holders will also receive a souvenir lanyard.
For new updates, athlete qualification announcements and more about the #NitroWorldGames go to nitroworldgames.com. Fans can also follow Nitro Circus on Twitter: @nitrocircus and Facebook: facebook.com/NitroCircus
Qualifying rounds are complete and the field is set for the inaugural Nitro World Games July 16 at Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium. A final qualifying round on Friday determined the eight highest scoring riders from FMX, BMX and Skate who will advance to compete in the main event on Saturday. Nitro World Games is a bold reinvention of the action sports competition and will feature the best in extreme and
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