Monster Energy Cup - Kyle Loza Doesn't Land His Trick

Kevin Barnett talks to Kyle Loza about bailing out of his much anticipated trick.

Feld Motor Sports® announced today that the inaugural Monster Energy Cup on October 15 at Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium will feature a Best Trick Freestyle Motocross Competition Presented by Dirt Shark.

This one-trick, go-for-broke-freestyle-motocross competition features the world's top freestyle motocross riders, including Todd Potter, Jackson Strong, Mark Monea, Kyle Loza, and Cam Sinclair. Built into the highly anticipated Monster Energy Cup's diverse racing line up, the Best Trick competition has the potential to steal the show. These elite freestyle motocross riders will push the limits as they pull out all of the stops to win Best Trick.

Loza, a three-time Best Trick gold medalist at the X-Games, is a true pioneer to the FMX scene, having become the first and only rider to win back-to-back gold medals at the X Games. Loza is known for conceiving tricks such as "The Volt" and "Electric Doom."

"I'm always working on a few new tricks because it's important for me to constantly be challenging myself, but the trick I'm bringing to Vegas is the only trick that breaks bones in the foam pit," said Loza. "It took me out on the day of x games by trying to take my thumb off so we have a score to settle."

Strong, of Lockhart, Australia, became the youngest rider ever to backflip a full-size dirt bike. During this time Strong also became the fourth person in history to land an 85-ft frontflip, and the first-ever to perform this trick ramp-to-ramp. In 2011, Strong became the first rider to land a frontflip at the X Games, ultimately taking home the first gold medal of his career.

"I'm really pumped to be going up against the top freestyle riders at the Monster Energy Cup," exclaimed Strong. "It's always fun to see everybody busting out their latest tricks or debuting new ones. The Monster Energy Cup Best Trick event is going to be the perfect environment for us to showcase our inventory. I have been working on a new combo trick and have been waiting for the right moment to reveal it."

Monea, of Victoria, Australia, is the first and only rider to successfully land a frontflip 360, which he later tagged as the "Carry On." Monea was formerly a mechanic for fellow Australian buddy and X Games gold medalist Cameron Sinclair before his FMX career ignited. Having showed up empty-handed at the 2011 X Games, good chance the Australian native will take another shot at stomping the Carry On.

"Winning FMX at the Monster Energy Cup would be the biggest moment in my career for sure, especially because I am a Monster athlete," said Monea. "I love being a part of it and competing with the best in the world. It's a huge buzz for me. I want to land the Carry On again."

Cameron Sinclair, of Pearcedale, Australia, was the first FMX rider to ever land a double backflip in a freestyle run. Sinclair also holds the world record for landing the longest ramp-to-ramp backflip of 129 ft. Having competed in two X Games, earning gold and bronze medals, Sinclair will be keeping his competitors honest in the best trick contest.

"It's a huge honor to compete in the Monster Energy Cup Best Trick Competition," said Sinclair." This event has been so hyped up all year -- one of the biggest events on the calendar. To win the very first one would be amazing. I'd love to get that title beside my name!"

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[MastaFRO1]

Gotta say...this was sick, even if he didn't land it.

[Ericdeathmetal]

he sounds like hes 14. would have been sick if he landed it though

[iiMonsterEnRg]

@reflex119 How is he emo??

[HondaMoto14]

Pfff...holy tacos? :D And fuck all the haters, this guy is badass!

[kodytay7]

trick looks sooo sick

[MrMotoxracer8]

@stacit99 he's not i've actully talked to him, pretty nice guy, even he sounds like teenager

[gsp1175]

@formulajake1996 no

[reflex119]

emo much?

[stacit99]

cool trick but this guy is the biggest dooch bag!



[DannyDricken]

just gonna say. he does not look like someone who would be able to throw a trick like that. that is completely impressive. nice job loza

[formulajake1996]

Briflip haha