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X Games Moto Rules at a Glance

Jun 29th, 2009

The X Games are making a few changes to how things are run. Check them out!

MOTO X STEP UP
6 Athletes
One at a time, each rider will be taken to the start line, (30 feet away from the vertical face of the take-off).Each rider is given a minimum of 2 attempts to clear the bar at each height.The competition is conducted as a series of rounds whereby each round is Double Elimination process at a unique bar height. If a winner is not determined during the Double Elimination rounds, an Extended round will ensue (see full rules for further explanation).

Moto X Best Trick
8 Athletes
2 Runs
Better score of 2 counts
In Start Order all 8 competitor’s will take one run, and then all 8 competitor’s will take their second run in same Start Order.

Moto X Best Whip
6 Athletes
10 minute Jam Session
Score -Best attempt. 100% Fan judged and voted via text messaging.
As many attempts within 10 minute time frame.

Moto X Freestyle
Elimination
16 Athletes / 4 Heats of 4 Athletes
Best 2 runs out of 3 count, Top 8 overall advance to RD 1
3 - 60 second runs per rider
In Elimination Start Order, each athlete will take a run, jam session will continue in Elimination Start Order until all riders have taken 3 runs. All runs scored via instant scoring system. Slight athlete “hold” between runs for instant scoring
RD1
8 Athletes / 2 Heats of 4
3 runs per rider in start order
Best 2 runs out of 3 count,
Top 2 from each heat advance to Final
Same Duration and Competition Details
Final
1 Heat of 4 Athletes
3 runs per rider in start order
Best 2 runs out of 3 count, Ranked 1-4
Same Duration and Competition Details

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