ASA Athlete
United States of America
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Age: 40
Height: 6' 0''
Weight: 165
Sports: FMX
Sponsors: DC, Monster, Deft Family, Target, One Industries, Dragon, FMF, Pro Taper, Uni Filter, GPR Stabalizers
Profile:
Nate Adams, the newest king of Fresstyle Motocross, came to the sport as many others, from motocross racing. But he quickly found his niche jumping over the track and not racing around it. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, he has become one of the best freestyle motocross riders in the world during his short time as a professional. Switching over to freestyle Nate instantly found success in IFMA events and in after only one year as a pro he was crowed the World Freestyle Motocross Champion in 2002.
Adams continues to take on the competition head first, claiming multiple titles in the Gravity Games, LG Action Sports Championships, X Games, and the Vans Triple Crown. His drive to win is second to none and he continues to develop his craft. One of the most dificult tricks in any freestyle motorcross rider's repertoire is the back flip. But Nate has raised the bar beyond the standard and can complete more variations of the trick than nearly any other athlete competing.
Despite spending most of his time in the air, Nate's attitude is quite down to earth. His friendly personality is popular riders in the paddock as well as with the fans. His laid back and comic nature doesn't let him take the pressures of his profession too seriously and enjoys everything from video games, movies, music, art, and drawing.
History:
- 2010 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour Overall - 1st
- 2010 Red Bull X-Fighters, Rome, Italy - 3rd
- 2010 ASA World Championships of FMX, Pomona, CA - 2nd
- 2010 Red Bull X-Fighters, London, England - 2nd
- 2010 X Games 16, Los Angeles, CA - Speed Style: Silver
- 2010 X Games 16, Los Angeles, CA - Freestyle: Bronze
- 2010 Red Bull X-Fighters, Moscow, Russia - 2nd
- 2010 Red Bull X-Fighters, Giza, Egypt - 3rd
- 2010 Red Bull X-Fighters, Mexico City, Mexico - 2nd
- 2009 ASA World Championships of FMX, Pomona, CA - 2nd
- 2009 X Games 15, Los Angeles, CA - Freestyle: Bronze Medalist
- 2009 Red Bull X-Fighters - Overall Champion
- 2009 Red Bull X-Fighters, London, England - 1st
- 2009 Red Bull X-Fighters, Madrid, Spain - 2nd
- 2009 Red Bull X-Fighters, Fort Worth, TX - 1st
- 2009 Red Bull X-Fighters, Calgary, Canada - 5th
- 2008 AST Dew Tour, Salt Lake City, UT - FMX: 9th
- 2008 X Games, Los Angeles, CA - Best Trick: 7th
- 2008 Dew Tour, Baltimore, MD: 2nd
- 2008 Navy Moto X World Championships, San Diego, CA - Best trick: 7th
- 2008 Navy Moto X World Championships, San Diego, CA - Speed & Style: 1st
- 2008 Navy Moto X World Championships, San Diego, CA - Freestyle: 1st
- 2007 Dew Tour Overall Standing: 1st
- 2007 Dew Tour, Orlando, FL: 1st
- 2007 Dew Tour, Salt Lake City, UT: 1st
- 2007 LG FMX Championships, Pomona, CA: Bronze Medalist
- 2007 Dew Tour, Portland, OR: 2nd
- 2007 X Games, Los Angeles, CA - Best Trick: Silver Medalist
- 2007 Red Bull X-Fighters, Madrid, Spain: 3rd
- 2007 Dew Tour, Cleveland, OH: 1st
- 2007 Dew Tour, Baltimore, MD: 1st
- 2007 X Fighters, Mexico City, Mexico: 2nd
- 2006 LG FMX Championships, Pomona, CA: 1st
- 2006 Dew Tour Overall Standing: 1st
- 2006 Dew Tour, Orlando, FL: 3rd
- 2006 X Games, Los Angeles, CA - Best Trick: 4th
- 2006 Dew Tour, Denver, CO: 2nd
- 2006 Dew Tour, Louisville, KY: 1st
- 2006 LG Action FMX Championship, Pomona, CA: 1st
- 2005 X Games - Freestyle & Best Trick: Bronze Medalist
- 2004 LG Action Sports FMX Championships, Pomona, CA: 1st
- 2004 X Games - Freestyle: Gold Medalist
- 2003 LG Action Sports FMX Championships, Pomona, CA: 1st
- 2003 Gravity Games - Freestyle: Gold Medalist
- 2003 X Games - Freestyle & Big Air: Silver Medalist
- 2002 Vans Triple Crown, Indianapolis, IN - Freestyle: 2nd
- 2002 ESPN Moto X: 1st
- 2002 WFA Series - Big Air: 1st
- 2002 WFA Series - Frestyle: 1st
- 2002 X-Games Qualifier, Cleveland, OH - Big Air: 1st
- 2002 X-Games Qualifier, Detroit, MI: 2nd
- 2001 IFMA Rankings - Freestyle: 2nd
- 2001 Vans Triple Crown Ranking - Freestyle: 2nd
- 2001 WFA 10-6 Nashville, TN - Freestyle: 1st
- 2000 IFMA Rookie of the Year
Notable:
Riding Since: 1992
Favorite Trick: No hand flip
Goal for Future: Consistency
Worst Injury: Broken femur
Activities other than riding: Hip hop music, video games, road bicycling
Career Highlight: 04' x-games gold
Hero/Influence: Pops, he's a very repectful, hard-working guy.
Quote: "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right."