Every year, in September, the Madrid motorcross freestyle championship is played out at the Plaza de toros (Square of the bulls) in Las Ventas (Metro: Ventas).
Top freestyle riders from the X games come to Madrid to compete for the Red Bull Xfighter championship and boy do the Madrid public love it, all 23,000
of them!
Consisting of a huge dirt mound in the center of the bullfighting ring the riders turn tricks and somersaults directly in front of the public in the stands. No need to look up or down.... the riders come to you!
2007 results and videos
The 2007 Madrid motorcross Red bull x-fighters freestyle competition ended with a win for the ever dominate Travis Pastrama. The Madrid win on the 27th July was Travis´s second back to back title and was enough to win him the overall Red bull series.
2007 riders included:
Travis Pastrama / USA *Winner*
Mat Rebeaud / SUI *Runner Up*
Nate Adamas /USA
Dany Torres / ESP
Eigo Sato/ JPN
With the championship standings finishing as follows:
Travis Pastrana 1st (USA)
Mat Rebeaud (SUI) 2nd
Dany Torres (ESP) 3rd
Madrid Motorcross: Dates & Times
The redbull Xfighters tournament organizers will announce the date for thr 2008 Madrid motocross around February 2008 as a part of the four round competition. Other events in 2007 were in Mexico city 23rd March, Slane castle Ireland 26th May & Moscow on the 30th June.
As soon as rider line ups and ticket details are confirmed we will bring you them here.
The 2006 competition was completed on the 14th September starting at 1900 and going on until past midnight! 2006 riders included:
Travis Pastrama / USA *Winner*
Nate Adams / USA *Runner Up*
Fredrik Johansson /SWE Robbie Maddison / AUS
Mat Rebeaud / SUI
Ronnie Renner / USA
Eigo Sato / JPN
Dani Torres / ESP
Andre Villa / NOR
Ticketing
Tickets were available for the 2007 event directly from the organisers of the Madrid Motorcross championship! Madrid guide Spain will bring you the details of the 2008 Madrid xfighters championship ticket prices just as soon as details are announced.
2007 Tickets were priced in three categories and we expect 2008 prices to be broadly similar:
Lower tier seating - €38
Balcony /2nd and 3rd tier standing - €28
Children - €15
Residents Tip: Arrive early to get the best seats / spot to watch from and take a fan /something to keep cool with as it can get hot!