Colten Moore finished the event in second place, and Levi LaVallee held on for third. In the “Jolt,” as Parsons called it, he basically danced a compete 360 around his sled in mid-air. However, it was his new move that secured his victory. Defending champion Joe Parsons ripped through the track, pulling backflip after backflip to the delight of the crowd. Saturday’s schedule included the Snowmobile Freestyle Final, where it came down to the final competitor on his final run.
On Day 3, a crowd of 45,000 showed up to take in the competition. “I’ve been racing my whole life and nothing compares to winning at X Games!” “I can’t explain the feelings I’m going through right now!” said Hoyer. Joe Parsons competes in Snowmobile Freestyle. Taking third was fellow Canadian Cody Matechuk. Hoyer, a pioneer in the sport of snow biking, fell early in the race but recovered and regained the lead, beating EnduroCross racer Haaker by more than 11 seconds. Of the event’s 15 racers, 11 competed on Timbersled snow bike conversion systems, including gold medalist Brock Hoyer and silver medalist Colton Haaker. However, a new snow vehicle event – Snow BikeCross – did make its debut, bringing the excitement of SuperCross racing to the SnoCross course. Gold – Petter Narsa Silver – Adam Renheim Bronze – Lincoln Lemieuxįollowing the high-octane SnoCross action on Day 1, Friday’s Day 2 schedule was devoid of any snowmobile events. Hibbert had previously landed nine straight gold medals in SnoCross at the X Games. Notably absent from the podium was Hibbert, who finished fourth.
In the end, Narsa took gold, Renhiem grabbed his second straight Silver, and Lincoln Lemieux snagged Bronze. Jockeying for position early on, Narsa had to contend with countryman Adam Renheim’s fierce riding before eventually securing a lead he would never relinquish. Thursday’s schedule included the high-octane Snowmobile SnoCross and Snowmobile SnoCross Adaptive events.Īt the end of the SnoCross final, it wasn’t Tucker Hibbert who stood atop the podium, but underdog Petter Narsa of Sweden.
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In the wake of a series of winter storms that dumped nearly three feet of powder the preceding week, X Games Aspen 2017 celebrated it’s 21st year in epic fashion as capacity crowds witnessed the world’s best action sports athletes compete at Buttermilk Mountain.
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