ASA Athlete
Matt BuytenUnited States of America
Hometown: Mound House, NV
Age: 44
Height: 5' 10''
Weight: 155
Sports: FMX
Sponsors: Thor/Parts Unlimited, Smith, Hjc, DVS Shoes, Pro Circuit, Dunlop, Maxima Oils, Sano, Uni, Universal, Ogio
History:
- 2010 X Games 16, Los Angeles, CA - Step Up: Gold
- 2009 X Games 15, Los Angeles, CA - Step Up: 3rd
- 2008 X-Games, Brasil: 7th
- 2008 Navy Moto X World Championships, San Diego, CA - Step Up: 1st
- 2007 Dew Tour, Salt Lake City, UT: 6th
- 2007 X-Games Mexico, Mexico City - Step up: 1st
- 2007 X Games, Los Angeles, CA - Step Up: 2nd
- 2007 Dew Tour, Baltimore, MD: 10th
- 2006 LG Action Sports FMX Championship, Pomona, CA: 8th
- 2006 Dew Tour, Orlando, FL: 8th
- 2006 X Games, Los Angeles, CA - Step Up: Gold Medalist
- 2005 & 2004 X Games - Step Up: Silver Medalist
- 2005 Gravity Games - Freestyle: 5th
- 2004 WFA Season Ranking - Step Up: 2nd, Freestyle: 4th
- 2004 IMFA Milwaukee, Greenville & Portland: 1st (one night in each city)
- 2003 X Games - Step Up: Gold Medalist
- 2003 Vans Triple Crown Series Season Ranking: 4th
- 2003 Vans Triple Crown, Minneapolis, MN - Freestyle: 4th
- 2003 IMFA Season Ranking: 3rd
- 2003 IFMA Little Rock, AR & Spokane, WA: 1st
- 2003 WFA Step Up Season Ranking: 1st
- 2002 WFA Bakersfield, CA - Step Up: 2nd (both days)
Notable:
Riding Since: 1987
Favorite Trick: Stripper
Worst Injury: 3 shoulder surgeries in a years time
Activities other than riding: Golf, snowboarding, playing with my dogs
Career Highlight: 2x gold Step up
Life Highlight: Riding a dirt bike for a living.
Hero/Influence: MC, smoothest rider ever.