So as usual I spent my days trying to chase Metz down to see what he is up to, he has yet to disappoint, and when I found him this time he was in McCall, Idaho racing snow bikes with dirt bike legends, John Dowd, Steve Hatch, & the Backwoods Moto God Derek Mahoney. Yeah thats right I said snow bikes. These bikes are incredible. Just convert your Moto-cross bike to a snow machine, and rip through the deepest powder going places that you could not hike, go up on a snowmobile, or even ride on a dirt bike when there is no snow. Growing up in the Midwestern snow covered terrain I always had to wait it out until spring to ride or put a thousand screws in my tires, which does not even compare to what you can do on these machines. Well those days are over thanks to this creation by 2 Moto.
Day 1:
On day one all of the crew went trail riding in the back hills of McCall to get warmed up on the bikes.
Day 2
Everyone that was racing went to the track. The track was a golf course covered in snow and groomed. Open practice went well and everyone was getting used to the bikes. Metzger said They are just like riding a dirt bike only you have to over exaggerate your movements and man handle the bike.
Day 3
The day of the race could not have been more perfect. The day was beautiful with the bluest of skies, contrasting the white of snow, it was breath taking. The race started out like any motocross race. There was a riders meeting and then it was off to practice. The race had a two moto format, and three different classes, A, B, and the Legends class with the A main winner transferring to the final Legends Moto. The Legends class consisted of Mike Metzger, John Dowd, Steve Hatch, Derek Mahoney, Alex Smith, & the Peterson brothers, Robbie and Brett.
This was the first snow bike race ever!
The first moto of the legends race started with John Dowd taking the hole-shot. Alexander Smith was in 2nd, Mahoney in 3rd with Metzger closing in a close 4th. Metzger passed Mahoney moving into 3rd. The entire 8 lap race was battled back and forth between Dowd, Mahoney, and Metzger. It was a really close and exciting race, ending with Dowd 1st, Mahoney 2nd, and Metzger grabbed a close 3rd.
In the second moto of the legends race John Dowd took the hole-shot and ran all the way to the checkered flag, taking first place, while A main winner Richie Reynolds bagged second, and Idaho mountain man Derek Mahoney finished third. Mahoney blew out his right knee on the last lap allowing Reynolds to pass and Metzger to finish a close fourth, while Steve Hatch took fifth place.
All of the riders left with smiles on their faces curious when another snowbike race would take place. Big thanks to Ron Big Nasty Dillion, Vernal Forbes, The 2Moto crew, all the racers who traveled from all over the place, the sponsors, all the friends and fans.
An emergency fund to help defer the costs of Jeremy Lusks medical care has been established and is set up to take donations immediately. Those interested in making a donation may do so by visiting athleterecoveryfund.com and clicking on the make a donation button. All donations made through this website, starting TODAY, are earmarked directly for Jeremy Lusks care.
- Jeremy Lusk was transported to Calderon Hospital in San Jose, where he now remains in a medically induced coma, in stable, but very critical condition where doctors are closely monitoring the swelling on his brain.
- Post-crash, suspected brain trauma required immediate surgery to treat a subdural hematoma on the brain.
- Surgery lasted 4 hours and 30 minutes.
- X-rays were done to the neck and spinal column and no breaks are being reported by hospital.
- When asked about injuries to other parts of his body, hospital is not reporting other injuries at this time.
- Jeremy was attended to by the head of neurological surgery, Dr. Jorge Ramirez.
- Doctors report that they will know more on Jeremys future prognosis within the next crucial 36 to 48 hours.
What are your plans 2009: To get out of the designer jean biz, and make it all happen on my bike. I have been working hard for the upcoming contest season. This will be my first year as a pro rider. I have the best trainer (Charles Dao-Icon Sports) and the group of sponsors backing me. I don't want to let them or myself down!
We just got the photos in at Metzger Unlimited of Metz out workin hard. I spoke to Brett Blaser from 2moto.com. He said they had an unbeleivable, all day ride with Mike. Brett says Metz picked it up pretty fast.
Metzger's new environment seems to be working out perfect for him. You da man!!!
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The sky is the limit for Metzger Unlimited Team Rider Vinnie Carbone.
It was just another day at Paradise Ranch. I got a chance to ride with Justin and Vinnie, while sportin' my new Custom Painted Kali Helmet. This Helmet is set to Drop at the Indy tradeshow. Come by and check it out.
Kali Protectives Announces the Endorsement of Mike Metzger, the Godfather of Freestyle Motocross
Innovative moto and bike brand announces the endorsement and partnership of Mike Metzger, an American freestyle motocross legend.
San Jose, California - January 1, 2008 – Kali Protectives, an innovative protective gear company, today announced the signing of freestyle motocross legend Mike Metzger.
“Mike has joined our team of riders, both as an endorser and also as a leading member of the product development team,” said Brad Waldron, co-founder and lead engineer of Kali Protectives. “What better way to develop products for cutting edge riders than working with the Godfather?”
Metzger, a multiple gold and silver medalist at the ESPN X Games, is internationally known for completing "the Impossible Jump," landing a back flip over the fountains in front of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Metzger was also the first to land back-to-back back flips’ in FMX competition.
“I am very happy to get this relationship started,” said Mike Metzger. “I’ve been wearing the Mantra Helmet for awhile. It has an awesome liner and smooth material, plus it looks good without a visor... just the way I like it for freeriding. The AATMA Helmet is more my choice for getting loose on the moto-x track and lapping those that make even me have to use a visor to deflect there roost.”
Kali Protectives, known for its lightweight Composite Fusion™ technology, marks the Metzger signing with their first retail product deliveries in specialty retailers across North America and Europe.
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