With all events of the 16th
ESPN X Games happening in or around Downtown, it's technically possible to see everything (complete schedule
here). Here's what we're most looking forward to this weekend.
Tonight
Skate: Vert Best Trick Final
Olympic medalist Shaun White tries to beat out Pierre Luc Gagnon — who's planning a nollie heelflip big spin 540 — for the gold.
Fri 8-8:30p. Nokia Theatre,
777 Chick Hearn Ct. (213-763-6020)
Moto X: Best Trick Final
Kyle Loza returns to try and nab a fourth gold medal following his recent wrist surgery, made easier by the recent pull-out of Blake Williams.
Fri 7-8p. Staples Center,
1111 S. Figueroa St. (213-742-7340)
Saturday
BMX: Freestyle Big Air Final
Hold your breath as riders gain speed down a 60-80 foot ramp, launch over a gap as large as 70 feet wide while doing wild tricks, and (hopefully) cheating death.
Sat 6-7:15p. LA Coliseum,
3939 S. Figueroa St. (323-224-1507)
Rally: Super Rally
New this year, the Rallycross-inspired event pits four drivers (Travis Pastrana and Dave Mirra are attempting to qualify) against each other simultaneously on the dirt course.
Sat 7:15-8p. LA Coliseum,
3939 S. Figueroa St. (323-224-1507)
Sunday
Skate: Skate Park Legends
Watch Steve Alba, Steve Cabellero, Christian Hosoi and other guys who helped start it all jam around the course.
Sun 1:45-2:45p. L.A. Live Event Deck, 777 Chick Hearn Ct. (213-763-6020)