Adaptive Moto X Final
elmo
- August 04 2008
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By Elmo
Moto X Adaptive Finals
X Games 14 offered a lot of “first time” events and Adaptive Moto X was one of several. Coming into the event, Ricky James was, to many, the most recognizable face to enter the race and a favorite to take home gold. However, James had a difficult task ahead of himself as he had to battle with the likes of Shane Tacker and Chris Ridgway. Ridgway, who was well known for having an Alf doll zip tied to the back of his chest protector, was a local pro in the Southern California area in the 80s. However, after severely breaking his left ankle, he opted to have it amputated after it continued to cause him trouble.
Once the gate dropped on the first-ever Adaptive Moto racing event, Ridgway came away with the holeshot and the early lead while RJ824 was not too far behind. However, with in a couple of laps it was clear that a big mistake on behalf of Ridgway was the only way anybody would be able to catch and/or beat the Suzuki rider. While Chris was setting himself apart from the rest of the field, James found his way into second place while Tacker ran a solid third. Although the riders were riding an abbreviated SX track, it was still impressive watching them jump through some of the rhythm sections and rail through a corner with ease. At the end of moto, it was Ridgway who walked away with a gold medal, James with silver, and Tacker with bronze.
Results:
1. Chris Ridgway
2. Ricky James
3. Shane Tacker
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August 4th, 2008 at 10:22 am
its so amazing to see the perseverance of these guys, many of whom were told theyd never be able to ride a dirtbike and do what they love ever again and its awesome to see them get a chance to race with each other on an even playing field at such a big event as the xgames. amazing ride guys!
August 4th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Elmo, how could you blow that??? Ricky finished 2nd and recieved a Silver Medal??
Congratulations to all the guys that participated, it was a tough course….
What a cool deal it was for them to be able to be a part of the X Games. Thank you Adaptive Action Sports and ESPN for making it possible…
824 Dad
August 4th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Uhhh… what did he blow? I’m confused.
I’m super bummed it wasn’t aired on TV though.
August 6th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Results are incorrect, joey abbott placed third, 151.
August 6th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Ranel Cox here. I am paralyzed at level L2. Can’t walk, or stand up, but I do have some leg muscles that let me squeeze the bike. When you see me standing on the bike im not really standing its just me bouncing off the seat
December 1st, 2008 at 12:33 am
SEEE THIS WHAT I MEAN AMPUTATED ANGLE THATS NOTHING BUT PUTTING A SHOE ON THATS NOT CRIPLELED AND NO ONE IS GOING TO GIVE YOU GUYS CREDIT IF YOU CONSIDER AND ANGLE ANP A AMPUTEE .ONLY ABOVE THE KNEE GO TO JOBES KERLEN NEW CLINIC THEY DONT EVEN CONSIDER BELOW THE KNEE A HANDICAP BECAUSE THEY SEE PEOPLE LIKE ME .
NO LEG MEANS NO LEG ,NOT NO FOOT ,OR BELOW YOUR CALK , IF YOU HAVE YOUR KNEE YOUR NOT EVEN BAD OFF YOU CAN DRIVE A CLUTCH EVERYTHING . DO YOU HAVE LIKE THE ONE GUY WHO YOU TIED HIS FEET TO HIS BIKE RACES ? THATS HANDI CAPPED NOT INJURED .BELOW KNEE NO COKET COME ON .THAT MAKES THE WHOLE PROGRAM LOOK FAKE .AN AMPUTEE TRUE SENACE IS AN AMPUTEE WITH A BODY PART MISSING ABOVE THE ELBOW OR KNEE NOT HAND OR FOOT . COME ON .US REAL HANDICAPS ARE INSULTED YOU BRAG ON A GUY WITH NO FOOT HE CAN BREAK HIS BIKE NEEEDS NO MODS .I STILL WNT TO TALK BUT NOW I KNOW WHAT DEAGON MEANS AND ITS NOT A PUT SOWN BECAUSE HE WANTS TO HELP AND HE SAID YOU GUYS OVER STATE A HANDICAP ON YOUE ADS .
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:21 pm
You can do anything you put your mind to!! Not everyone has the BALLS to get knocked down and get back on. I feel that just because you are missing a limb (above or below the knee) isn’t the issue. Not letting anything get in the way of enjoying something you love and not being afraid to step out of the box, with or without crutches. Give credit where credit is due. The guy hasn’t let his loss keep him from doing what many would never have thought possible. I admire the courage and strength, not to mention all of the hard work,it took to get to his status/possition in the sport.See the + not the -.Inspire and encorage the world- there are only the limits we set for ourself.-BIG HEART=show the world it can be done!!
June 20th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
i im a below the knee amputee , ride motocross in chile and i can race with the normal guys and beat them , i use a stock motorcycle , i would love to go race to an adaptive race. love to hang out with guys like me , best of luck to all , hope the sport can make us a championship for people like us ,