Sunday, December 19, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Levi LaVallee Injury Necessitates Event Cancellation
RED BULL: NEW YEAR. NO LIMITS.
Levi LaVallee Injury Necessitates Event Cancellation
SANTA MONICA, CA (December 17, 2010) - Levi LaVallee was injured on Tuesday, December 14, while practicing in Southern California for his planned world record snowmobile distance jump at this year's Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. event, set to take place in San Diego on December 31 and telecast on ESPN. LaVallee was immediately transported to a local hospital where he is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery. As a result of this incident, however, it has been decided that Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. will be cancelled this year.
The safety of Red Bull’s world-class athletes is paramount, and all precautions were taken during LaVallee’s testing sessions to ensure he could perform in the safest-possible setting.
Leading up to the event, LaVallee, 28, from Longville, MN, worked with athlete performance experts, aerodynamics experts and engineers, in addition to his core team, in an effort to get the most out of his body and snowmobile. During testing, LaVallee jumped an astounding 361 feet, eclipsing the existing record by 60 feet. This jump will be submitted for world record certification.
LaVallee has had a very successful career in several snowmobile disciplines. A snocross racer for more than 15 years, he took up freestyle in 2007, and at Winter X Games 12 in 2008, he won the gold medal in the Freestyle and Speed & Style events and was named Athlete of the Games. In 2009, he won the Pro Stock Snocross championship and came thisclose to landing the first-ever snowmobile double backflip at Winter X 13, garnering global media attention. Earlier this year, at Winter X 14, he took gold in the newly-created Snowmobile Knock Out event, his seventh Winter X Games medal.
LaVallee was to be the fourth athlete to star in Red Bull’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration on ESPN, which highlights extraordinary athletes pushing their physical, mental and technical limits to break boundaries and records. Robbie Maddison jumped his motorcycle 322 feet over a football field in Las Vegas in 2007 and followed it up in 2008 by jumping onto – and off – of the 96-foot-tall Arc De Triomphe at Paris Las Vegas. Also in 2008, Rhys Millen backflipped an off-road truck. Last year, Travis Pastrana jumped his rally car 269 feet over water, landing on a barge in Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor.
For high-res images of LaVallee for editorial use, please visit www.redbullphotofiles.com.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
LaVallee Injured
SANTA MONICA, CA - Levi LaVallee was injured while practicing for his planned world record snowmobile distance jump at this year's Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. event, set to take place in San Diego on December 31 and telecast on ESPN.
Levi was immediately taken to a local hospital where he is in stable condition. We will release more information as it becomes available.
Our thoughts are with Levi and his family during this time.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Team LaVallee's Duluth National Recap!
For Immediate Release
LONGVILLE, Minn., December 1, 2010 – The first stop on the Amsoil Championship Snocross Series (ACSS) season opened in Duluth, Minn., which also happened to be Team LaVallee’s new Pro rider, Bobby LePage’s hometown.
“It felt awesome starting out this season with a brand new team in my hometown. A lot of friends and family were able to come to the races and it was a lot of fun putting on a show for them and all the fans.” states LePage.
The racing started on Friday for Team LaVallee with Winter X Games qualifying. Team LaVallee’s, Levi LaVallee was chosen as one of the ten SnoCross athletes to be invited to the Games - so now it was up to LePage to get his spot. After a full day of qualifying, LePage earned his XGames invitation by qualifying 5th for Winter X 15.
Saturday and Sunday Team LaVallee was back to Pro Stock and Pro Open racing. With ample weather conditions and more than enough snow, the technical track was designed to please the fans and the riders. With LaVallee sitting out the first two National races, to put time and preparation for his Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. jump, all eyes were focused on LePge.
With Team LaVallee’s Polaris IQ 600’s running great, LePage had good qualifying rounds for both Pro Stock and Pro Open. He missed the final by 2 positions in Pro Stock, but made his way into the Pro Open Final on Sunday with a notable 12th place finish. With a weekend off, the next stop on the ACSS Tour is to be held Dec. 10-11 at Fargo, North Dakota’s Newman Outdoor Field.
Race Results – AMSOIL Duluth National
Pro Super Stock (LePage) Round 1: 1st Round 2: 9th LCQ: 7th Final: ---
Pro Open (LePage) Round 1: 8th Round 2: 2nd LCQ: 3rd Final: 12th
About Team LaVallee: Team LaVallee is one of the hottest up and coming Pro Snowmobile Racing and Freestyle Teams today. Team LaVallee consists of 7-time Winter X Games Medalist and ISOC Pro Stock Champion Levi LaVallee and Pro Rider Bobby LePage. The team competes in all of the ISOC Nationals and the ESPN Winter X Games. The team’s sponsors include; Polaris, Parts Unlimited, Loctite, Walker Evans Shocks, Earth Inc., Rengel Printing, Woody’s, Arctiva, Auburndale Oil, Stratford Sign Co., Kafka Granite, Red Bull, Oakley, ROX Speed FX, DP Brakes, Fraser Steel, Alpinestars, C&A Pro Skis, Stomp Design, Colorado Sled Style, Caliber, Wayne Davis Photography, ThirtyTwo, Etnies, OGIO, and Drift Media. The Team is owned by Levi LaVallee and Glenn Kafka.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Levi Joins the the Fathead® Action Sports Roster
Winter X-Games’ Champion Levi LaVallee Joins the Fathead® Action Sports Roster
Notorious Double Back Flip Daredevil and Gold Medalist Becomes 1st Snowmobile Racer Fathead®
LONGVILLE, Minn., November 23, 2010 – Fathead®, the number one brand in sports and entertainment graphic products and officially licensed images of Action Sports Superstars, signs another infamous freestyle rider and X-Games Champion. Levi LaVallee is one of the most dominating and captivating Pro-Rider / Freestyle SnoCross Racers ever. He’s set the bar incredibly high and accomplished previously unheard of stunts including attempting the first ever double back flip on a snowmobile! Levi has racked up an impressive seven X Games medals, including four Gold Medals. Along with capturing an ISOC Stock Points Championship, Levi’s been featured in Sports Illustrated, SNO-X, SNO GOER, ESPN the Magazine, USA Today and The LA Times.
“I think it’s pretty awesome that there is a life-size Fathead of myself, its crazy actually! But, it’s cool seeing that there are only a handful of Action Sports guys who have a Fathead image and I am lucky enough to be one of them!” states LaVallee.
The LaVallee Fathead is the ultimate wall trophy for SnoCross enthusiast and Team LaVallee “108” fans. This wild image captures Levi doing what he does best, hitting huge jumps, getting serious air and dominating competitions. The LaVallee Fathead® and more can be purchased at www.fathead.com official home of more than 1,000+ images or by calling (877)-FATHEAD and at select U.S. retailers. Press inquiries please contact: Megan Tarsha, Fathead at 313-373-6025 or MeganTarsha@Fathead.com, or Kristen Anderson, Team LaVallee Marketing at 320-333-0480 or Kristen@LaunchinLevi.com.
About Team LaVallee: Team LaVallee is one of the hottest up and coming Pro Snowmobile Racing and Freestyle Teams today. Team LaVallee consists of 7-time Winter X Games Medalist and ISOC Pro Stock Champion Levi LaVallee and Pro Rider Bobby LePage. The team competes in all of the ISOC Nationals and the ESPN Winter X Games. The team’s sponsors include; Polaris, Parts Unlimited, Loctite, Walker Evans Shocks, Earth Inc., Rengel Printing, Woody’s, Arctiva, Auburndale Oil, Stratford Sign Co., Kafka Granite, Red Bull, Oakley, ROX Speed FX, DP Brakes, Fraser Steel, Alpinestars, C&A Pro Skis, Stomp Design, Colorado Sled Style, Caliber, ThirtyTwo, Etnies, OGIO, and Drift Media. The Team is owned by Levi LaVallee and Glenn Kafka. For more information, visit www.TeamLaVallee.com.
About Fathead LLC: Fathead products give fans the opportunity to bring their favorite passion or inspiration to life. Fathead products include Fathead Customs, Fathead Tradeables, Fathead Skins, and Fathead’s flagship “Real Big:” the officially licensed life-size, hi-def wall graphics of professional athletes, animated heroes, entertainment characters, team helmets and logos. Fathead maintains license agreements with leading consumer brands across many industries and professional sports leagues. For more information, visit www.fathead.com.
Notorious Double Back Flip Daredevil and Gold Medalist Becomes 1st Snowmobile Racer Fathead®
LONGVILLE, Minn., November 23, 2010 – Fathead®, the number one brand in sports and entertainment graphic products and officially licensed images of Action Sports Superstars, signs another infamous freestyle rider and X-Games Champion. Levi LaVallee is one of the most dominating and captivating Pro-Rider / Freestyle SnoCross Racers ever. He’s set the bar incredibly high and accomplished previously unheard of stunts including attempting the first ever double back flip on a snowmobile! Levi has racked up an impressive seven X Games medals, including four Gold Medals. Along with capturing an ISOC Stock Points Championship, Levi’s been featured in Sports Illustrated, SNO-X, SNO GOER, ESPN the Magazine, USA Today and The LA Times.
“I think it’s pretty awesome that there is a life-size Fathead of myself, its crazy actually! But, it’s cool seeing that there are only a handful of Action Sports guys who have a Fathead image and I am lucky enough to be one of them!” states LaVallee.
The LaVallee Fathead is the ultimate wall trophy for SnoCross enthusiast and Team LaVallee “108” fans. This wild image captures Levi doing what he does best, hitting huge jumps, getting serious air and dominating competitions. The LaVallee Fathead® and more can be purchased at www.fathead.com official home of more than 1,000+ images or by calling (877)-FATHEAD and at select U.S. retailers. Press inquiries please contact: Megan Tarsha, Fathead at 313-373-6025 or MeganTarsha@Fathead.com, or Kristen Anderson, Team LaVallee Marketing at 320-333-0480 or Kristen@LaunchinLevi.com.
About Team LaVallee: Team LaVallee is one of the hottest up and coming Pro Snowmobile Racing and Freestyle Teams today. Team LaVallee consists of 7-time Winter X Games Medalist and ISOC Pro Stock Champion Levi LaVallee and Pro Rider Bobby LePage. The team competes in all of the ISOC Nationals and the ESPN Winter X Games. The team’s sponsors include; Polaris, Parts Unlimited, Loctite, Walker Evans Shocks, Earth Inc., Rengel Printing, Woody’s, Arctiva, Auburndale Oil, Stratford Sign Co., Kafka Granite, Red Bull, Oakley, ROX Speed FX, DP Brakes, Fraser Steel, Alpinestars, C&A Pro Skis, Stomp Design, Colorado Sled Style, Caliber, ThirtyTwo, Etnies, OGIO, and Drift Media. The Team is owned by Levi LaVallee and Glenn Kafka. For more information, visit www.TeamLaVallee.com.
About Fathead LLC: Fathead products give fans the opportunity to bring their favorite passion or inspiration to life. Fathead products include Fathead Customs, Fathead Tradeables, Fathead Skins, and Fathead’s flagship “Real Big:” the officially licensed life-size, hi-def wall graphics of professional athletes, animated heroes, entertainment characters, team helmets and logos. Fathead maintains license agreements with leading consumer brands across many industries and professional sports leagues. For more information, visit www.fathead.com.
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