Happy New Year! 2010 is here and we want to take a minute to reflect on the last 8 months -- and share what’s ahead for the AFMXA.

Around this time, we all tend to reflect on the past year and make a few predictions/resolutions/plans for the New Year.  The last year was undoubtedly a very important one for the Freestyle community. With the tragic passing of our friend and brother, Jeremy Lusk, we’ve moved into a new era of our sport, which is both bittersweet and exciting.

In 2009, the AFMXA set immediate goals, including implementation of much needed medical evacuation services for riders, comprehensive safety programs, and an amateur event series to nurture emerging talent in FMX.  The Association is proud to have over 25 members and sponsors going into 2010, including some of the top athletes and companies in our sport.

Looking ahead, we will continue organizing amateur events to develop our up and coming athletes, provide safety courses for all of our members, integrate fast-response medical services, and promote our sport and its community through our annual Awards ceremony.

Thanks to all our friends and sponsors for supporting the AFMXA -- we wish you a very healthy and prosperous year!

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JEFF "OX" KARGOLA GOES DOWN IN MEX

Earlier today the newest member of the AFMXA Jeff "OX" Kargola was in a serious accident while pre-running the Baja 1000 in San Felipe Mexico.

At 11:22am the AFMXA received word that Jeff was in a clinic with a laundry list of injuries and we went to work! Medjet assist was called immediately as Dr. Gus Gialamas stayed in constant contact with the Dr's at the clinic in Mexico. By 2:45pm Medjet was in the air and Jeff was on his way home to be admitted to UCSD for proper treatment.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeff and his family.

We will be updating his status as we are made aware of it.

AFMXA first-annual FMX Contest



The first ever AFMXA Amateur Freestyle Motocross contest went down at Pala Raceway over the weekend and it was a huge success! Amateur FMX riders traveling from all around the United States, with some coming for as far as Canada and even Japan, made it to Southern California, the Mecca of the FMX industry, for their chance to shine on a big stage. The big stage being a FMX course built with the safety of up-and-coming riders in mind, and the once rare opportunity to show their skills to a judging panel of FMX legends.



The judges were Ronnie Faisst, Blake “Bilko” Williams, Nate Adams, Ronnie Renner, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, and Mike Metzger. You couldn’t even begin to count the X Games medals collectively hanging from these guys’ walls! With that star-studded panel judging your ever jump and trick, it’s safe to say the pressure was on for these amateurs, who for most it was their first time competing in a contest.

The best of 2 run qualifying round narrowed down the 18 riders to the top 9 for a 1 run final. Top qualifier Rob Sakai of Japan rode his momentum into the finals where he tied for 1st place with Jimmy Hill out of Bakersfield, CA. Rob and Jimmy both agreed that they don’t like ties and the only way to settle it was with an old school run-off! Jimmy won the coin flip and decided to go first. Unfortunately for Jimmy, a dead sailor really cost him in the judges scoring. Rob followed up with a near flawless run that made it obvious that he was the winner. Congratulations to Rob Sakai on the win, Jimmy Hill in 2nd and Bryce Hudson 3rd! After the amateurs tore up the course it was on to the Pro-Am division. The Pro-Ams are the guys that have ridden in paid demos, have some sponsors, and some can backflip, but they’re still new or little known in the sport and haven’t competed in any pro level contests. It’s a fine line between Pro-Ams and the real Pros, but you can bet some of these guys will be competing in the big leagues real soon. Lance Coury came out on top of the Pro-Ams. With a bag full of big tricks, and some solid backflip tricks to boot, Coury rode smooth and consistent, all things the judges love to see. Very close behind Coury in 2nd palce was Destin Cantrel, who has some of the best tricks in the game but is not backflipping. To pull off second place without the backflip in a field of guys with the backflip says a lot for the quality and extension of Cantrel’s upright tricks. Rounding out the podium in 3rd was Keith Sayers of Butte, Montana.

AFMXA 1st Annual FMX Winners

Am Qualifying

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More on Cameron Sinclair

For the latest info and the complete story on Cameron Sinclair check out this website then click on “Cam Sinclair’s Story” http://www.freeridermx.com.au/

Posted by dbrown on September 1, 2009

We are pleased to announce the newest member and spokesperson for the AFMXA, Ronnie Faisst.

Ronnie Faisst is faith, ambition and innovation. His journey to the top of the freestyle motocross began at the age of eight in Mays Landing, New Jersey when he got his first dirt bike and began riding with a boyhood friend. Graduating quickly to faster tracks and better bikes, Faisst went pro in 1995 at the 125 Outdoor Nationals and East Coast Supercross Series. At the young age of 18, Faisst had developed a love for motocross that still motivates him to this day.

Ronnie is committed to assisting the association and freestyle motocross with accomplishing the mission of further developing the sport.

Posted by dbrown on August 27, 2009

USA Today - X Games XV: Ten years after The Leap

SI.com - X Games’ motocross riders face their mortality

BNQT.com - The AFMXA and FMX Best Trick

The Press Enterprise - Late rider Lusk still part of X Games

Posted by cropley on August 20, 2009

X Games was the first big event for the AFMXA to spread the word. With that said, it was a HUGE success! All of the riders came out relatively unscathed, considering the high level everyone was riding at for the biggest stage in FMX.

Just some of the riders supporting AFMXA, who in turn are supported by the services provided by AFMXA, are as follows: Ricky Carmichael, Brian Deegan, FMX Gold Medalist Bilko, Jeremy Stenberg, Josh Grant, Matt Buyten, Kevin Windham, and even BMXer Chad Kagy.

Oh, and here’s some photo proof…they’re rocking stickers!

Nate Adams


Kevin Windham


Ricky Carmichael


Matt Buyten


Todd Potter’s bike

Posted by cropley on August 20, 2009

Cameron Sinclair on his way home to Australia. Cam has been released from the hospital in Madrid and is working his way home to Melbourne where he will be checked out by the top surgeons there and begin his rehab. Doctors are still confident he will have a complete recovery.

Posted by dbrown on August 4, 2009

Update on Cam!

It looks like Cam is doing better and hopefully will be able to fly home by the end of this week. He has an MRI today to make sure that there is no damage to his brain, b ut the doctors are saying that he will have to spend between 6-12 months off his bike recovering. Here’s to wishing Cam a fully recovery and a speedy return to his bike!

Posted by dbrown on July 28, 2009

Cam Sinclair

The thoughts and prayers of everyone here at the AFMXA go out to Cameron Sinclair and his family. Cameron was seriously injured at the Red Bull X Fighters event this past weekend in Madrid, Spain, when he under-rotated while attempting a double backflip. Cameron ruptured his liver and broke several bones. He is currently being treated at a hospital in Spain. It is thought that he will be released from intensive care in the next few days, although he will have to remain in the hospital for some time to come after that. We hope he is able to make a full recovery. We will try to provide updates on his condition but more information can be found on his website at http://www.camsinclair.com.au/.

Posted by dbrown on July 21, 2009

American Freestyle Motocross Association Established to Increase Awareness, Participation & Safety Measures Across Industry

Athletes and Action Sports Leaders Take Proactive Role in Promoting Safety Regulations and Cultivating Overall Growth in Freestyle Motocross and Affiliated Events

Irvine, CA (July 20, 2009) – The American Freestyle Motocross Association (AFMXA), a collective of Freestyle Motocross riders and action sports industry leaders, today announced its official launch as an organization established to manage, protect and develop the sport of freestyle motocross at both the professional and recreational levels. Inspired in memory of American freestyle rider, X Games gold medalist and Metal Mulisha team member, Jeremy Lusk, the AFMXA is dedicated to improving rider safety, preparation and education through programs and services that will assist athletes in improving their skills and experience in the sport. Additionally, the Association is committed to increasing awareness around medical treatment, emergency response planning and training at events worldwide.

With interest from recreational riders, corporate partners and action sports companies around the globe, the AFMXA was organized in an effort to create a unified voice at all sanctioned and non-sanctioned freestyle motocross events, parks, facilities and demonstrations; and implement a safer environment for athletes. The Association will encourage neck braces for riders; report on standards for suitable weather conditions and proper ramp landings at events; assist with providing trained on-site and on-call medical assistance; and prepare safety policies and emergency response plans. In addition to providing guidelines for safer practices, the AFMXA will host an annual awards ceremony to recognize top athletes and companies for their accomplishments and influence on the sport.

The Association’s advisory board consists of prominent figures in the action sports and medical industries, including Metal Mulisha founder and most decorated Freestyle Motocross rider in X Games history, Brian Deegan; CEO of La Jolla Group, Toby Bost; ESPN’s Lizz Leach; Ryan Hagy, Cameron Steele, Dr. Pete Katsyiannis, and Dr. Gus Gialamas, among others.

“With the tragic death of Jeremy Lusk, it became clear that this sport, which has grown significantly over the last few years, needed an Association to develop and oversee stricter safety guidelines,” said Toby Bost. “The AFMXA works to define racing rules and evolve the sport for athletes and supporters. As corporate sponsors, it’s our responsibility to do more than just put our product on riders. We need to be activists for the industry as a whole — and that means being proactively involved in establishing processes that enable freestyle moto to keep growing.”

“The AFMXA is the voice of all freestyle riders and the time has come for us to properly organize our sport — it starts with safety,” commented Brian Deegan. “It’s also about time that athletes and industry leaders are recognized for their achievements and dedication. I look forward to the positive changes this Association and its members are going to make for freestyle motocross.”

Earlier this year, the Lusk Legacy Foundation was established to help improve overall safety in the sport, protect the livelihoods of riders and their families, and provide them with legal, medical and financial consultation and representation. The Lusk Legacy Foundation has been named the official charitable organization for the AFMXA.

On July 30th at 5pm PST, ESPN will broadcast a special presentation on Jeremy Lusk and the AFMXA.

Posted by cropley on July 20, 2009

Winners of the AFMXA Giveaway

Congratulations to Lindsay Spence and Joe Hodnik! They are the winners of our random AFMXA tee shirt giveaway, an official AFMXA tee signed by Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Todd Potter, Robbie Maddison, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Derek Garland, Taka Higashino, Wes Agee and Julian Dusseau. Be sure to check the AFMXA group page frequently to see what other events and giveaways we will do in the future. You can also check out our AFMXA group page on Facebook. Thanks for helping to promote Freestyle Motocross.

Posted by dbrown on July 8, 2009