Red Bull X-Fighters Return to Dubai on 12 April 2013

The Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour is returning to Dubai for the third year in a row, on 12 April 2013, for a breathtaking performance at Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai.

Supported by du, under its live entertainment platform “du Live!”, and in association with Emaar and Ford, the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2013 promises to leave audiences on the edge of their seats, with bigger tricks, a more stunning location and, as always, a lineup of the very best FMX stars in the world.

“We are thrilled to once again present the jaw-dropping action that is the Red Bull X-Fighters, in such an iconic Dubai location. We are proud to be associated with Red Bull for the Red Bull X-Fighters and Red Bull Racing, and‚ du Live! will continue to bring the best in live entertainment to the UAE,” said Hala Badri, Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications, du.

2012 saw the crowning of a new champion in 21-year-old wonder kid Levi Sherwood and the record-setting young star is back this year to defend his title. However, if last year’s tour taught us anything it’s that there is a host of riders out there who’ll be gunning for the Kiwi’s title.

It might be French hotshot Tom Pagés, the winner of Mexico’s opening stop earlier in March, who was narrowly pipped at the post in Sydney last year. It could be Spain’s Dany Torres, the 2011 champion who’ll be determined to fight his way back to dominance. Or it could be a newcomer, a rookie who rocks the series just as Sherwood did by winning on his debut back in 2009.

One thing’s for sure, with six rounds spread across five continents, this year’s champion will not only need big tricks but also incredible levels of stamina, consistency and gritty determination.

Red Bull X-Fighters

Created back in 2001, the Red Bull X-Fighters concept has grown to become one of the biggest and most respected freestyle motocross tours on the planet. It features many of the world's best riders throwing down mad tricks in stunning locations across the globe.

The extended World Tour 2013 kicked off in Mexico City on 8 March. Events in Dubai (12 April), Glen Helen (11 May), Osaka (1 June) and Madrid (19 July) will follow, before the World Tour will stop in Pretoria (7 September) for the first tour-final in Africa.