In Memory of Dylan Slusser

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It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of beloved privateer rider, Dylan Slusser. Dylan raced both locally in Pennsylvania and in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross and Monster Energy Supercross series holding his own against the world’s best. Dylan’s sudden and tragic passing has shocked the industry. It is still unknown what caused the brain aneurysm that lead …

Chad Osburn

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26-year-old Kink pro BMX athlete, Chad Osburn was recently injured while practicing a trick at his local skate park. He suffered serious injuries to brain that caused two hemorrhages that were localized to the front of his brain. He is also suffering from systems of head trauma; leg spasms, lack of taste and severe pain. Chad is currently recuperating between …

Colton Aeck

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Update on 08/05/17– By Colton My progress in the past month has been amazing, I’ve been making some big strides and was actually able to ride my motorcycle again! Not only has riding been some great mental therapy, but it’s also been great physical therapy. Riding has started to wake up some new muscles that I haven’t used since my …

Scotty Cranmer

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  Update 08/26/17- Scotty Rides Again! Watch Scotty’s video and make sure to subscribe to his channel for updates and more videos! Thank you so much to everyone that came out to the JAM and everyone who put the jam together. I had such a good time and so did the boys, thank you so much to road 2 recovery …

Sam Willoughby

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Update 11/30/20 2020 was set up to be a big one for Alise and myself as it was an Olympic year. We started off our year in Australia, where we spent January and most of February at the first two stops of the 2020 World Cup BMX season in Shepperton, Australia. It was a great month in Australia, Alise and I …

Jessy Nelson

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Update 03/01/20 Not much has really changed regarding my recovery.  I have been trying some alternative methods and working with my doctor on some different treatments along with balancing my relationships with sponsors and racing for Polaris RZR. I’ve been spending quality time with my wife Emily and a small group of friends. Keeping life fun and simple at the moment. …

Mike Giovanniello

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Privateer rider Mike Giovanniello #474 was injured while racing at a track in Englishtown, NJ on October 23, 2016. His accident has left him with severe injuries to his right leg. He sustained a broken knee, broken tibia, broken fibula and a severed major artery that has also left him with irreversible nerve damage. Mike had a long and intense hospital stay …

Jarred Williams – Privateer

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Update 11/30/20 Battles are being won more than lost lately! As bad as 2020 has been, I’ve been fantastic! Spent all summer out on the lake, started streaming on twitch, and got picked up by the Detroit Gamers stream team. In July, I picked up a fully adaptive bike to start riding again once I get a left-hand rear brake …

Coty Schock – Privateer Support

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Encinitas, CA – Privateer 250 rider, Coty Schock is recovering in a hospital in New York after a crashed on Saturday at the Unadilla National. He had a successful surgery on his back where the doctors were able to repair the broken L1 vertebrae with two rods and a plate. Coty also sustained a fracture to his right wrist but no surgery …

Danny Umbarger

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  Danny started racing in the late 70’s and competed in his first pro national at Red Bud in 1984. He was injured in a racing accident on September 23rd, 1989 rendering him a quadriplegic. He’s the ultimate authority on Indiana MX and can easily be found at Red Bud and Ironman by the crowd of people bench-racing with him. …

Travis Sewell

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Travis was kicked over the bars and injured Wednesday night, 7/27/16, at the Lake County Fair motocross race in Grayslake, IL.  He remains at Condell Medical Center, IL at this time. His injuries were: bleeding on his brain (which has stopped) 2 collapsed lungs 6 broken ribs Fractured pelvis Fractured tailbone Fractured T12 vertebra He is still on a respirator …

Destry Abbott

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Early May 2016 the Motorsports community was shocked to find out that one of their beloved racers was diagnosed with Leukemia. Destry Abbott has been a pillar in the industry for over 12 years and achieved 10 major championships and 7 ISDE gold medals. Currently he owns and operates DA8 Training where his weeks are filled with coaching Riding Schools, …

Jimmy Wilson’s Cancer Fight

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In early May of 2017, professional Motocross rider Jimmy Wilson was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He like so many before him postponed getting his symptoms checked until the pain became too much to handle. After seeing his doctor they diagnosed him and realized that the cancer was spreading fast. Soon after Jimmy diagnoses he under went a procedure that was …

Erv Braun – The Voice of SX

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7/11/16 – It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of Erv Braun last night around 11pm.  His voice and his smile will be greatly missed.  Our condolences go out to his family and closest friends.   What do you say on behalf of a man who for over 30 years was responsible for saying it all for …

Erik Roner – Fallen Hero

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Just in time for the holiday season. Here’s a little Roner Vision to get you in the Christmas spirit. Make sure you get your limited edition New Era Hat’s and Beanies while they last. We only have 200 available and all proceeds go to Erik Roner’s R2R Fund. Video credit- Tate Macdowell LAKE TAHOE, California – September 28, 2015 It …

Paul Basagoitia – #irideforpaul

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  Through the inspiring journey of a recovering athlete, Any One of Us offers an unprecedented glimpse into the world of spinal cord injuries. Paul really puts his heart and soul out for the world to see. This film is a must see and really goes deep into the life of someone with a spinal cord injury. Congrats to Paul …