The safety of snowmobiles came under scrutiny after the two accidents last January. Other motorcycle competitions will still be held. The Summer X Games will eliminate a similar competition - Moto X best trick. Multiple, world-class competitions (e.g., professional events and tours) reflecting the highest degree of athlete participation, competitive development and the global nature of our X Games franchise." Motor sports disciplines which feature athletes who also compete in Global reach of X Games," Chi wrote in the email.Ī statement, ESPN said the change "reflects our decision to focus on
Will focus on motor sports disciplines that engage athletes whoĬonsistently compete in multiple global competitions reflective of the In this year's best trick contest, a rider lost control of his machine after falling off and it veered into the netting close to fans.ĮSPN spokesman Danny Chi explained to The Associated Press in an email Tuesday that the elimination of the best trick discipline was being contemplated before Aspen and that "our review of snowmobile freestyle continues."
His 450-pound sled rolled over him after a backflip gone wrong during aįreestyle competition, which will remain part of the X Games program. DENVER (AP) - Seven weeks after a tragedy on the snowmobile course marred the Winter X Games, ESPN decided to scrap the best trick competition, saying it was a move the network had been considering before Caleb Moore's death in Aspen, Colo.Ī 25-year-old from Krum, Texas, died from injuries he sustained when
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