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If you would have told me in 2004 that I was about to begin hosting 10 years of BMX dirt comps, I probably wouldn't have believed you. From the feedback I received for the 10th annual Ricardo Laguna Dirt Challenge, it was a bigger and better contest than any over the past 10 years. As for Extreme Thing now on its 18th year, we had a huge turn out, great bands and the best weather we could have asked for. This year we had a solid lineup of riders from all over the world plus a mix of heavy hitters and great up-and-comers. Some of the runs I saw couldn't have even been done in video games.
Watch the live web stream from YouTube:
Finals - http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=TpJ1MqAEj00&feature=youtu.be
Qualifier - http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=GN0f9y32sCk&feature=youtu.be
One new addition to this year's Ricardo Laguna Dirt Challenge was the High Air Jump that brought me back to the King of Dirt days. When I was working on building this with the Clark County Heavy Equipment team, they couldn't believe I set up an 18 foot pole on top of an 8 foot lip because they didn't believe a BMX bike could go that high. The 2 winners - TJ Ellis & Austin Winters ended up maxing out the high bar and splitting the winnings.
FINALS
1- Colton Satterfield 93.66
2- AJ Anaya AKA the Anayalater 93 (won tie breaker highest lowest score 92.33)
3- Alex Landeros 93 (tie breaker highest lowest score 91.33)
4- TJ Ellis 93 (tie breaker highest lowest score 89.33)
5- Kevin Peraza 92.66
6- Pat "Big Daddy AKA God" Laughlin 92
7- Ryan Guettler 91.33
8- Ben Voyles 91
9- Dustin Grice 90.33
10- Santiago Munoz 90
QUALIFIER
1- Colton Satterfield 95
2- TJ Ellis 93.66
3- AJ Anaya AKA the Anayalater 93.33
4- Ryan Guettler 93
5- Ben Voyles 92.66
6- Pat "Big Daddy AKA God" Laughlin 92.33 (won tie breaker highest lowest score 92)
7- Alex Landeros 92.33 (tie breaker highest lowest score 91)
8- Kevin Peraza 92 (won tie breaker highest lowest score 90)
9- Santiago Munoz 92 (tie breaker highest lowest score 88.33)
10- Dustin Grice 91.66
11- David Peraza 90.66 (won tie breaker highest lowest score 88)
12- Ross Lanier 90.66 (tie breaker highest lowest score 87.66)
13- Jason Lopez 89.33
14- Nick Tarrant 88.33
15- Mat Olson 87.66
16- Casey Joyce AKA Slayer 86.66
17- Mark Rubio 86.33
18- Jared Eberwein 85.66
19- Austin Winters 85.33
20- Ben Snowden 85 (won tie breaker highest lowest score 82)
21- Jesse Reyes 85 (tie breaker highest lowest score 80.33)
22- Ben Perri 84.66
23- Zachary Scirone 84
24- Jimmy Hale 83.66 (won tie breaker highest lowest score 80.66)
25- Robbie DeCelle 83.66 (tie breaker highest lowest score 79)
26- Kurtis Downs 82.66 (won tie breaker highest lowest score 78.66)
27- Reuban Barlow 82.66 (tie breaker highest lowest score 60)
28- Todd Cagle 80.66
29- Sam Stebila 79.33
30- Justin Zicari 78.33 (won tie breaker highest lowest score 77)
31- Victor Peraza 78.33 ( tie breaker highest lowest score 75.33)
32- Tanner Foytik 78
33- Jordan Bouch 76
34- Nick Esno 74
35- Joseph Girard 73
36- Colin Joyce 72
37- Jarrod Lewis 69.66
38- Dylan Morris 63.33
39- Kody Pollock 55
Extreme Thing 2013 was such a huge success, Las Vegas, Clark County Parks & Recreation, the riders and all the attendees can't wait to see what's in store for 2014! For more info and photos, visit www.ExtremeThing.com.
Inquiries regarding registering for the Pro Dirt Challenge please email RICARDO@ricardo-laguna.com
TJ Ellis : 27 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
From riverside county and I live in riverside
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
uhhh (scratching my head) can't remember but I ridin about 3 events!!
Sponsor: 
Rockstar Energy Drink, Vans, Freeagent Bikes, Deft Gloves, Ogio, Ethika
What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
Twitter: @tjellisbmx Instagram: @tjseye
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Dustin Grice : 27 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
From the frozen tundra of Minneapolis, MN, however I've been living in bright & sunny LA for the past two winters:))
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
Twice! In 2011 I didn't even make finals, then came back & took 1st place last year in 2012!
Sponsors:
Stolen Bike Co, The Factory 24 Hour Ramp Facility, Link Foundation Charity, BMX Grub iPhone App
What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
Instagram @dustingrice Twitter @dustingrice
Favorite band or bands planing at Extremething:
Mod Sun all day.. We host their website! http://modsunmusic.com
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Ryan Guettler : 28 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
From brisbane australia now living in costa mesa Cali
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result: I won 2004
Sponsor: Monster energy, vans shoes, colony bikes, Ethika, kicker, protec helmets.
 What's your twitter and/or Instagram: @ryanguettler
Favorite band or bands planing at Extremething: best band is AC/DC but i really looking forward to seeing new found glory.
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Jimmy Hale : 25 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
Lived in south Florida with Mike Spinner,now living in Las Vegas!
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
Only competed in Extreme Thing twice, didn't do to well, it's more about being there and watching the other guys kill it!!
Sponsor:
Hyper Bikes
 What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
Twitter- @Jimmy_Hale4130
Instagram- @Jimmy_Hale
Favorite band or bands planing at Extremething:
DJ MIKE ATTACK!!
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Ricardo Laguna : 30 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
La Paz Mexico but my new home is Las Vegas!
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
Competed 7 times and my best finish was a 5th Place in 2006 and 2009
Sponsor:
TSG safety equipment, CTI, Woodward West
 What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
@Ricardo_Laguna
Favorite band or bands planing at Extremething:
Too many to pick from... BUT! MIKE ATTACK, NEW FOUND GLORY, 3OH3
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David Vance Peraza : 22 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
I am from Tucson, AZ and I live in Tucson.
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
I have competed 4 years in a row and my best result was making top 20
 Sponsor:
Total BMX, Premises park
What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
twitter: @davidperaza13
Instagram: @davidperaza
Favorite band or bands planing at Extremething:
Asking Alexandria, Born of Osiris.
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Kevin Peraza : 18 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
Tucson, Arizona
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
just twice, got 7th once hahaha
Sponsor:
 Monster Energy, Vans, TotalBmx, PremisesPark
What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
Twitter @kevinperazabmx
IG @KevinPeraza
Favorite band or bands playing at Extremething:
The Black Keys are gangster but cant wait to see Motionless in White!
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Victor Salazar : 20 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
Fountain Valley, Ca - Present
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
This will be my third year competing at Extreme thing.
Sponsors:
Gloryfy Unbreakable, Epic Bmx
What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
*Instagram: v_salazar
Favorite band or bands planing at Extremething:
black keys
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Colton Satterfield : 23 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
Raised in Idaho, Reside in Salt Lake City Utah
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
6 times since 07! Best Result: 2nd place
Sponsors:
MGP Bikes, Fear The Fighter Clothing, G-form Protectives, MegaRamp
 What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
@coltonsatt
Favorite band or bands planing at Extremething:
The Aquabats!
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Ben Snowden : 32 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
Hornell, NY now residing in Santa Ana, CA
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
I lost count but I think 7 times. I only missed last year. I think I got 6th place one time and I got 2nd Place for the rail jam in 2011
Sponsors:
 Vitaminwater, Agave Underground, Hyper Bikes, Powerbar, Retaks Backpacks
What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
@snowden4130
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Ben Voyles : 24 yrs. old
 Where are you from and where do you live now:
I was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico.f But moved when i only a few months old, so i grew up in Idaho Falls Idaho and that is where i currently reside.
How many times have you competed at Extreme Thing and best result:
My first Extreme Thing was in 2008 and that was the best finish i had at 10th place laughs. I was able to ride 2009 and 2010, so with this one added i have entered 4!
Sponsor:
No sponsors for this guy.
 What's your twitter and/or Instagram:
@benjaminvoyles
Favorite band or bands planing at Extremething:
I think i am most excited to see 3OH3
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