The third day of X Games Los Angeles hosted a crowd of 25,500 enthusiastic spectators who enjoyed a wide range of action including BMX Street, Moto X Racing and an exciting new addition to the X Games, Gymkhana Grid. BMX Freestyle Street proved to be a clash between six-time winner Garrett Reynolds and underdog Chad Kerley. However, it was Kerley who ultimately took home gold by way of his consistency and combination tricks. Reynolds who took home silver, commented, “It’s an honor to be beat by that guy.” 
When young BMX rider Felix Prangenberg’s friends ask what he did on his summer vacation, he may have the best story of all – earning a trip to X Games Los Angeles, and winning Red Bull Phenom as his heroes watched. After a global video search for the best and brightest young talent, Prangenberg and five additional riders from around the world competed in front of a team of judges lead by legendary rider Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla, X Games gold medalist Garrett Reynolds and BMX Plus editor Ben Crockett. 
Wade takes triple whip to Big Air while Robinson caps Legendary Riding Career. A crowd of 42,500 celebrated day two at X Games Los Angeles with Moto X events in prime time, a progressive Go Pro Big Air BMX competition and skateboarding elimination rounds. At the Irwindale Event Center, the Go Pro Big Air BMX riders threw tricks seldom seen on the mega ramp making for a thrilling final. In the end, Morgan Wade stole the show with a Superman backflip over the 55-foot 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.