Press Release

Metal Mulisha Makes History En Route to Gold at X Games 17

ocscottie
8/2/2011 5:04pm

  


Deegan takes dramatic RallyCross win,

Jacko lands first-ever front flip in FMX Best Trick



Irvine, CA. (August 2, 2011) - Chalk
up another historic X Games for the Metal Mulisha, as Brian Deegan and
the Mulisha family won big in Freestyle Motocross and Rally during X
Games 17, picking up five total medals along the way and providing
undoubtedly two of this year's most memorable moments.

 
'The
General' Brian Deegan capped off the weekend with a career-defining
gold medal in RallyCross, dominating the finals over Tanner Foust,
Deegan's Ford teammate who won gold in 2010, and Marcus Gronholm. After
winning big in his qualifying race against the likes of Travis Pastrana,
Deegan got off to strong start in the final, taking the lead in the
first turn. His lead widened throughout the race, which took place along
the streets of downtown Los Angeles. The gold adds to Deegan's total
tally of 13 X Games medals, with four gold, since first competing in
1999.


"I've
done a lot on a dirtbike and off-road truck, but winning gold in Rally
is now the best moment of my career," said Deegan.  "We've been waiting
for this race since last year and to take home the gold this time around
is an awesome feeling!"

Earlier in the weekend, X Games rookie
Jackson 'Jacko' Strong landed the first-ever X Games front flip during
Freestyle Motocross Best Trick, earning a huge cheer from the crowd and a
score of 95.66.  Fellow Aussie and Mulisha teammate Cam Sinclair took
silver with a double backflip, the same trick that won him gold in 2010.



 "The
front flip was something I've been working on for awhile, but to land
it in front of the whole world at X Games was just an unbelievable
feeling," said Jacko. "It feels even better to have Cam alongside me on
the podium and bring two medals back to Australia."

Ronnie
Faisst, who recently recovered from a broken femur, rebounded by taking
bronze in Speed & Style, his second consecutive in the event.
Mulisha fan favorite Todd Potter won yet another medal in best whip, his
seventh overall X Games medal.



"Every year at X Games,
fans expect the best from the Mulisha, and we never disappoint," said
Deegan. 'The Mulisha is always about doing what we love and being the
best, no matter what sport. This year's X games proves again that
Mulisha is on top of the action sports world."


Deegan's big win also paid off for one X Games attendee, as part of the Metal Mulisha and Ford 'I Win! You Win! competition,' where fans were partnered with Ford rally finalists and the winner received a Mulisha-wrapped Ford Fiesta.  Scott Figgins from Camarillo, Calif  took home the grand prize and a spot on national TV after Deegan crossed the finish line.



The
Mulisha honored one of their fallen family members on Thursday night,
with a tribute video for Jeff 'Ox' Kargola, who passed away this April
from a crash in Baja, Mexico. All weekend, Mulisha team members, family
and friends wore Ox Memorial t-shirts, which are available on www.metalmulisha.com. Proceeds from sales of the Ox t-shirt will support hospitals in the Baja, Mexico area. 



The
Mulisha team and support staff was also showcasing the new 'Mulisha X
Nation' t-shirt for this year's X Games, featuring a shield with the
signature Mulisha skull and swords on front, and reference to the
Mulisha's upcoming film, 'Black Friday,' coming this November, on back. 
Fans can purchase the X Nation t-shirt at www.metalmulisha.com.


For more info on Metal Mulisha riders, news and X Games appearances, visit www.metalmulisha.com  



Metal Mulisha Medal Results - X Games 17


 



RallyCross
Gold - Brian Deegan

 



Best Trick
Gold - Jackson 'Jacko' Strong
Silver - Cameron Sinclair


 


Best Whip
Silver- Todd Potter


 


Speed & Style
Bronze - Ronnie Faisst


 





  


About Metal Mulisha


Known
for winning gold medals, breaking world records, and turning industry
tradition upside down through the sport of freestyle motocross, pro
riders Brian Deegan and Larry Linkogle launched Metal Mulisha
Clothing in 1999. What began as a group of friends riding dirt bikes in
Metal Mulisha gear and competing to see who could do the best tricks has
grown into one of the most recognized and respected brands in action
sports. Metal Mulisha's winning form in freestyle competitions like the X
Games has helped spread the brand's take-no-prisoners style and
attitude to a growing audience around the world.


 


Metal
Mulisha speaks the language of nonconformity with distinctive graphic
tees, jerseys, boardshorts, fleece, tanks, denim and accessories. A
regular name at events including the Red Bull X Fighters, Rock Star
Mayhem Tour, and the Dew Tour, the Mulisha team boasts an A-list roster
of well-known riders, including founder Brian Deegan, innovator of the
"Mulisha Twist;" and highly decorated freestyle riders, Ronnie Faisst,
Todd Potter, Taka Higashino, Ryan Hagy and the late Jeremy Lusk. Metal
Mulisha has also made its mark outside FMX, forming partnerships with
MMA fighters Renato " Babalu" Sobral, Jason MacDonald and Dan Henderson,
as well as metal band Machine Head. The Mulisha lifestyle has steadily
grown since '99, expanding into various product collaborations with
major brands like Rock Star Energy and Etnies. Metal Mulisha can be
found at over 2000 retailers worldwide. metalmulisha.com



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