ROB DYRDEK'S 360 DEGREE CHEVROLET SONIC "KICKFLIP" STUNT DEFIES GRAVITY!

- Airborne Sonic "Kickflips" Between Two 50 Foot Ramps
- Extreme Car Stunt Similar to Classic '74 James Bond Film Action
- Dyrdek & Fantasy Factory Cast Sign Autographs for Thrilled Fans
- First Car Stunt for Dyrdek / Sonic Sub-Compact is "a Car for Firsts"
- Amazing Sonic Stunt Follows "Bungee Jump" and "Skydive"

December 2011, Valencia, California: Daredevil Rob Dyrdek proved that you can ride a new Chevrolet Sonic like a skateboard...but don't try this at home!

Rob Dyrdek and the Sonic made history in leaps and bounds as the famed reality TV star commandeered Chevrolet's hot, new sub-compact in a gravity defying "kickflip" at Six Flags in Valencia.

Automotive thrill seekers jammed Magic Mountain park to witness the 360 degree "kickflip" which utilized two 50 foot ramps - one to launch and one to land the specially wrapped Sonic.

Dyrdek's Sonic feat was evocative of the iconic automotive stunt depicted in the 1974 James Bond film " The Man With The Golden Gun."




After the daredevil stunt was completed, Dyrdek and the cast of Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory signed autographs for his adoring fans.

MTV-reality and action sports-star Rob Dyrdek worked all month to prepare his 2012 Chevy Sonic for a kick flip -- a 360-degree rotation in mid-air that is more commonly performed on a skateboard.

For the stunt, racing seats/seatbelts and a roll cage were added to the Sonic -- which has the most standard safety equipment in the sub-compact class, including 10 air bags. Dyrdek performed this live-action stunt in front of spectators as the MTV cameras were rolling for the season five premiere of 'Fantasy Factory.'

Chevrolet Sonic Continues "Leap" Into US Youth Market with Amazing Stunts

The Sonic stunt with Rob Dyrdek is part of Chevrolet's ongoing "Let's Do This" campaign which appeals to young U.S. consumers who are experiencing many "firsts" in life: first car, first job, etc.

The "Kickflip" stunt follows the "Sonic Skydive" wherein a Sonic was parachuted from a plane at 14,000 feet, and the "Sonic Bungee Jump" - a stunt which literally launched the new Sonic from a 100 foot tower while tethered to an elastic bungee cord.

The Sonic "Kickflip" stunt will air on the season five premiere of Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory in February 2012. The Fantasy Factory season is sponsored by Chevrolet. Car fans are invited to view video of the various Sonic stunts, including the "Skydive" and "Bungee Jump" at www.letsdothis.com




Dyrdek's reach in the youth market is extensive as the skateboarder, TV personality, and entrepreneur has 2,740,110 Facebook fans and 1,295,190 Twitter followers. Dyrdek's show Fantasy Factor is a key MTV property and has nearly 3.4 million Facebook fans. He is also a partner in Full line apparel products for skate, snow, surf, BMX, Moto and auto and life-style enthusiasts, and started the first professional skateboarding league, among other endeavors.

Chevrolet Sonic - A Car for Firsts

Sonic, which is the only small car made in America, arrives with an entry sale price of $14, 495. The Sonic's 1.4L turbo with the six-speed manual achieves an EPA highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, making it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market. The Sonic is "A Car For Firsts" with such features as:

- the first and only small car to have 10 airbags
- the only small car to offer a turbocharged engine
- the most available torque in its class
- the first with standard alloy wheels
- the first small car with a 0-6- in 8.2 seconds

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[michaeldul1]

this fucking asian kid at 1:14 wasnt even looking smh

[McFlyguyify]

bring out your power animal

[TheAustin141414]

do a barrel roll.

[NinjaOfGuitar]

I thought it said minecraft at 1:59

[BboyHellfish]

haha look at the fear on his face 1:11-1:12...

[brandisixx]

Haha I love all the haters. Let's see you do it better

[stonedtoperfection22]

I just creamed in my pants

[trenelln]

Awesome

[cb7pwn]

i guess hell be getting a shiny new, free, Camaro zl1 ..

[viciousxharminex]

Yeah diesel