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  • Extreme Drift League to become an FIM sport

    Extreme Drift League (XDL) is on the verge of becoming a sport recognised by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM). Stunters rejoice!

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    XDL was started in 2006. It is all about freestyle stunting. Until now XDL has not been recognised by the FIM. But due to the overwhelming appreciation of the sport by spectators, this sport is being given serious consideration by the FIM.

    Randy Grube, owner and founder of XDL has been in talks with the FIM. The talks so far have been very positive. This sport is extremely popular in Europe. There are already rules in place for this sport. So it should make it easier for the FIM.

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    XDL’s founder said that this sport is going to be launched soon in North America which has a big market for such activities. The best thing about the sport is that it can be held throughout the year as it can be held indoors, outdoors or in other more interesting places.

    But the biggest news for people in India is that XDL will be coming to India. This is irrespective of whether the FIM approves it as a motorsport or not. Grube said that the Pulsar brand is pushing hard for stunting in India and there is immense potential in India. Next season India might just see some fantastic freestyle stunting organised properly and approved by the FIM. All the best to the Indian Stunters.

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    Source: - Will Motorcycle Stunt Riding Officially Become a FIM Sport in 2013? [Video] - autoevolution
    XDL Sportbike Freestyle Championship
    Last edited by NewsReaper; 12-30-2012, 10:08 AM.

  • #2
    Topic Approved.

    This is not a new sport. I saw some such stunts' videos 5 years ago. They were done by some well geared guys from USA, on Supersports/ 599's. Couldn't believe my eyes, but yes, it was a real R6. Can you believe that a 180 kgs racing machine be used to stunt this way? A circle wheelie with a diameter of just 2-3 meters!!


    Anybody good can stunt on a dirt bike, but this is the real deal guys. If you're remotely into stunts, You don't want to miss any such show...
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    • #3
      ^^^It says above that it is to be a FIM sport, not a new sport. I have never been to a live free style stunt show. Only see losers on roadsides doing 'stunts' without helmets! Hopefully will get a chance to see the real deal soon
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      • #4
        Stunting in the ssbks is real tough deal owing to control that monstrous power and constantly keep that throttle in palms.. (wheew)..Hats off to them
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        • #5
          Originally posted by anand roy View Post
          Stunting in the ssbks is real tough deal owing to control that monstrous power and constantly keep that throttle in palms.. (wheew)..Hats off to them

          Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.

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          • #7
            Well, it's been years since I did my first wheelie. This'd be even more fun than the four wheel drifters. A rejoice indeed.

            Cheers!
            VJ
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            The girl said, 'NO!'


            And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


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