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In his early stages of his career Sorby was a threat to his competition having several podium finishes. Everyone wants to see Eric back on the track. For X Games will be coming out of retirement to try his hand at the Endurocross race in Staples Center. As one of the most talented riders on a motocross bike be sure to keep your eye out for a podium finish.

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Vital MX - Motocross. Then in , Caleb Wyatt made history as the first rider to successfully backflip a full-size cc motorcycle, a few months before X Games, giving Metzger the final nudge he needed. Pastrana finished first, and Metzger finished second. Metzger started landing the flips in the dunes by his house, and then let it be known in advance that he would be bringing the backflip to X Games in Philadelphia.

He didn't have access to a foam pit big enough for motorcycles in those days, so attempting it meant full commitment. I guess nobody really thought I was going to go for it," Metzger said. Two days later, on the Fourth of July, I landed 21 in a row without falling.

Those fireworks didn't do much to calm his nerves about bringing the trick to X Games, however. I knew it was going to be a game-changer for me and for everybody in the sport, and that terrified me. But that's what X Games had always been about: bringing something new to the table. It really did change things forever. Despite all the hype he'd helped create, Metzger played it cool on the day of the event and rode conservatively to make sure he made it to the big show.

Then, right before finals, he got an even bigger idea. I thought, 'If I don't flip that, I'm missing out. Travis Pastrana, who had won gold when Moto X Freestyle made its X Games debut in and won again in and , was out with an injury that year.

He watched from the announcer's booth as Metzger landed back-to-back backflips. He also won silver in Moto X Step Up, and said the prize money from that weekend was the biggest paycheck of his life. He competed for nearly another decade and collected three more X Games medals before a training crash forced him to pull out of X Games Los Angeles with broken vertebrae in his back and neck, two broken collarbones and a lacerated kidney.

He says military folks frequently come into the shop asking for the "Godfather of FMX" when they're looking for new ink, as do many of today's top FMX riders. The significance comes from the late Brett Downey, who passed away at the age of 11 in in a motocross accident. Brian was very close to Brett and his family, and wears the number as a sign of respect. Pictured is one of Brett's dirt bikes.

The late great Jeremy Lusk's bike is also in Brian's garage. The two became best friends during Jeremy's rise to X Games stardom. Here, he competes at X Games Los Angeles On-site, Brian has multiple motocross tracks and a freestyle jump park. This is home to up and coming amateur motocross stars and freestyle motocross riders.

There isn't much time to kick back and relax for the Deegan family, but when given the chance, the comforts of home offer the perfect setting. A stockpile of amateur motocross trophies proves Brian had good reason to expect the factory ride that eluded him.

That certainly didn't stop him from finding professional success elsewhere. Fitness is a key element to staying competitive, which is why Brian has his own personal gym at home.

It also helps him keep up with his three adept kids. Family matters most, which is why Brian is now putting all his efforts into ensuring his family's relationship and success. Hailie Deegan's diverse driving skill set ranging from dirt to tarmac has been beneficial to her racing success at such a young age.