The Power of Style and Airtime: Young Gun Dany Torres (ESP) Wins The Red Bull X-Fighters 2007 in Mexico City!

The Power of Style and Airtime: Young Gun Dany Torres (ESP) Wins The Red Bull X-Fighters 2007 in Mexico City!

March 26, 2007

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    MEXICO CITY, March 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Unprecedented enthusiasm of 42.000 spectators, the creme de
la creme of international freestyle motocross athletes and a
one-of-a-kind show: The Red Bull X-Fighters 2007 in the
Monumental Plaza de Toros bullfighting arena in Mexico City
were way more than just a freestyle motocross contest.  In a
breathtaking head-to-head challenge the riders battled their
way up into the super final. In the end, it was 19-year-old
Spanish shooting star Dany Torres to excel and pull the
most powerful tricks with the ultimate in style and
creativity. All-time technical ruler Nate Adams (USA) came
in second place followed by Robbie "Maddo"
Maddison (AUS) who finished third.

    Ten of the world's most renowned and respected
freestyle motocross riders of eight different nationalities
had followed the call of the Red Bull X-Fighters and
travelled all the way to Mexico to be part of this year's
show. 42.000 spectators on-site and more than 10 million TV
and internet viewers witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime
freestyle motocross fiesta in the world's biggest
bullfighting arena Monumental Plaza de Toros in Mexico
City. Packed with elements of traditional bullfighting,
flamenco performances and music acts the contest format had
ten top riders compete in a testosterone-loaded head-to-head
battle.

    Displaying incredible courage, technique, style and
airtime the ten top athletes indulged in a passionate
battle for the crown of the Red Bull X-Fighters in Mexico
City. Shooting up in the night sky as high as 20 metres
with their 250ccm bikes these bold motoreros radiated
speed, style and power. Among the judging criteria were
difficulty and execution of tricks, variety of tricks and
usage of course, style and show aspects, and overall
impression. At the Red Bull X-Fighters the crowd also has a
big say in the judging of a rider's presentation so Mexico's
most famous TV host Facundo acted as the judge of the
spectators' voice.

    The arena was literally boiling when local hero Johan
Nungaray entered. Unfortunately, he barely used the whole
set-up and did not show great variation in his tricks. FMX
showman and all-time favourite of the Mexican audience
Ronnie Renner (USA) threw some massive super whips but no
flips. Swiss Mat Rebeaud, winner of last year's Red Bull
X-Fighters in Mexico City, had just recovered from a broken
femur which kept him away from showing 100% of his skills.
Three riders made their way into the super final:
overwhelmingly smooth and progressive Australian Robbie
Maddison impressed the crowd and judges performing one flip
after the other riding faster than anyone else. A class of
his own when it comes to a large trick repertoire and
confidence, Nate Adams (USA) pulled some super clean
Catwalks, Cordova Backflips and Lazy Boys.

    However, neither Maddison nor Adams could stop
19-year-old Latino young gun Dany "DT" Torres
(ESP). When Torres pushed into the super final the crowd
jumped off their seats waving their bandanas and screaming
like crazy. Fiercely attacking his former heroes Torres
threw some super high Cliffhangers, Turndowns, Superflips
and Heelclicker Backflips with a breathtaking Turndown Whip
as the winning jump. An impressive combination of
sophisticated riding, variety of tricks and interaction
with the crowd earned him victory.
    "I watched Maddo and Nate ride so well so I knew I
had to push it to the very limit in my run. It worked out
and I am so happy!" No doubt, the Red Bull X-Fighters
in Mexico City will be something to remember for
up-and-rising Torres.

    Results Red Bull X-Fighters Mexico City 2007:
    1. Dany Torres (ESP)
    2. Nate Adams (USA)
    3. Robbie Maddison (AUS)

    The Red Bull X-Fighters are going on tour for the first
time in 2007, hosted by three more venues after Mexico City.
At the next stop on 26 May at Slane Castle, Ireland, FMX
legend Travis Pastrana (USA) will be attacking Torres's
position and definitely interfere with the top three
ranking. Next stop will be Moscow on 30 June followed by
the final tour event on 27 July in Madrid.


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