Straight of Belgium! In a freestyle motocross world dominated by Australians, Americans, and Japanese riders, Julien Vanstippen is sending shocks to the system as a world-class athlete with European origins. Hailing from Ophain, Belgium, he started out as a motorbike racer fueled by an intense need for speed. Until one day, he realized that his stylishly contorted ‘whip’ aerials were actually pretty good. Like, international contest-level good! At X Games Japan 2022, he barged into the spotlight by claiming Best Whip bronze as a rookie. Then, on Belgium’s National Day in 2022, he clinched the gold medal in Moto X Best Whip at X Games California. He was the first rider from Belgium ever to claim gold in an X Games. Since that day, Julien has kept the wins coming with titles including back-to-back victories in 2022 and 2023 in King of the Whip in South Africa. With his effortless style and humble personality, he’s not only been an inspiration to a new generation of riders but also living proof that insane Moto X talent can rise from anywhere in the world!
Straight of Belgium! In a freestyle motocross world dominated by Australians, Americans, and Japanese riders, Julien Vanstippen is sending shocks to the system as a world-class athlete with European origins. Hailing from Ophain, Belgium, he started out as a motorbike racer fueled by an intense need for speed. Until one day, he realized that his stylishly contorted ‘whip’ aerials were actually pretty good. Like, international contest-level good! At X Games Japan 2022, he barged into the spotlight by claiming Best Whip bronze as a rookie. Then, on Belgium’s National Day in 2022, he clinched the gold medal in Moto X Best Whip at X Games California. He was the first rider from Belgium ever to claim gold in an X Games. Since that day, Julien has kept the wins coming with titles including back-to-back victories in 2022 and 2023 in King of the Whip in South Africa. With his effortless style and humble personality, he’s not only been an inspiration to a new generation of riders but also living proof that insane Moto X talent can rise from anywhere in the world!
2-Wheel News
Monster Energy’s Levi Kitchen capitalized on a dramatic day in the 250 class to seize the championship lead at Spring Creek, while Haiden Deegan battled from last to a career-best second-place overall finish in the 450 division.
Monster Energy riders continued their championship charge at Southwick as Levi Kitchen and Cole Davies landed on the 250 podium while Haiden Deegan returned to the 450 podium and Davies maintained the series points lead.
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