X Games

2^nd year in a row

I’ve been a huge fan of the X Games ever since they came to Los Angeles 11 years ago. But while I obsessively watched it on TV for a few years (and later on just watched it online), it never occurred to me to actually go see it in person. Until I realised that this year would be my last chance (possibly) ever since they were moving to Texas for four years and then who-​knows-​where after that. I’ve always loved Moto X so I came on Friday August 2^nd to see Moto X Step Up and Moto X Speed & Style. I had come previously to Staples Center to see a concert so it was pretty mind-​blowing to see how they converted the inside to a dirt track. Apparently it took 60 trucks full of dirt to do that! I was able to snag a pretty great seat (I was in the second row) so I had an amazing view of the entire thing. It was surreal to get to see it in person and breath-​taking to see them to stunts right in front of me.
X Games also had a fair that they held the entire day (for every day of the events) which was cool to check out. I made sure to come a little over an hour early so I could walk around and see what there was. A lot of booths handed out various freebies and also offered their own photobooth. And there were a couple opportunities to meet one of the competing athletes and get their autograph! So I was able to meet, get an autograph from, and get a picture with the amazing Tanner Foust, who went on to win the first Gold in Gymkhana Grid this year!
It was an amazing experience and I’m so glad I got to go. If you are a fan of the X Games, I definitely recommend going to see at least one event in person – it really is completely different from watching it on TV or online. Austin fans, take advantage and go watch them next year!

Visited the Staples Center for the Moto-​X and had an awesome time! You can get great seats for not that expensive. I’d go back again.

Hubs and I had a great time at this year’s X Games. It was our first time. I am glad we got to go since it will be moving to Austin next year. The only things we didn’t like (but not enough to lose a star) was that the event venues were far from each other and we could not go back to the paddocks/​pits during the rally car races to check out the pits. Global Rally Cross allow fans to visit the pits. I have been to a few races, but maybe it was an X Games policy or the speedway’s policy? Again, not enough to lose a star. We got to meet a lot of the athletes. We are going to try to the X Games in Austin next year.

Sad see this event go away from LA — I took it for granted. My favorite memory was working the backstage athletes VIP lounge and having an all-​access pass where I got to hang out by the half pipe.

Not sure why but I wasn’t so impressed this year. Motorcycle pile up was the most exciting thing we saw.

Went and checked out Moto X for the final time in L.A. I have to say it was fun from start to finish. Staples was a good venue to watch it at. I did skip the $ 12 beer this time, but there’s always next time…
Added bonus, we ran into Tony Hawk on the way out. Too bad he would only sort of take a pic, as he «won’t stop walking!»
Fun never the less!

#xgla #2013

great event ever! had the best time in my life! I highly recommended!

Its a little early in the set up today so it seems a little confusing, but the energy in the air is amped up. The fan zone is a little small and is going to get really crowded this weekend later on. Make sure you check into the x games on Unilocal in the booth and get Unilocal swag! Also keep your eyes open because athlete’s are all over the place, including by the Ritz side entrance. Athletes are also signing autographs in certain booths. Also free ice pops!!!