Six Invited Freestyle Motocross Riders Announced; Real Moto to Air August 20 on ABC

ESPN’s video-only competition series continues with the second edition of Real Moto Presented by Hot Pockets, airing August 20 on ABC. Real Moto will feature never-before-seen video parts from six of the world’s top Freestyle Motocross riders. All six video parts drop today on XGames.com/RealMoto.

The video parts will be judged by a panel of industry experts and a first place cash prize will be awarded to the winner, as well as gold, silver and bronze medals for the top three athletes and their filmers.  Fans will also have a chance to view and vote on their favorite video in a tournament-style bracket with the fan favorite winning an additional cash prize.

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Rider: Jeremy Stenberg | Photo: John Sanders

This year’s competition will include never-before-seen video parts from Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Clinton Moore, Ronnie Renner, Axell Hodges, Kris Foster and Steven Haughelstine.

Each Real Series competition culminates in a one-hour World of X Games show that will premiere on ABC and feature behind-the-scenes footage, athlete interviews and selection of the medalists. Like past Real Series competitions, each athlete will have the opportunity to team with an editor on the production of a video part that will present each rider in their own unique style. Each Real Series event’s videos will premiere on XGames.com where fans can watch and vote for their favorite.

The schedule is subject to change. More details will be available on www.xgames.com for fans or on www.espnmediazone.com for members of the media. Follow the Real Moto series on X Games social media and join the conversation using #RealMoto.

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Contacts:

Grace Coryell, ESPN Communications, [email protected], 213-405-4402

Danny Chi, ESPN Communications, [email protected], 213-405-4400