Breaking Ground: BMX Dirt Takes Over Abandoned Construction Site for Red Bull Stomping Ground

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Mar 22, 2010, 03:36 ET

CHICAGO, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, one man's pile of dirt will become another man's treasure. Red Bull Stomping Ground will transform an abandoned construction zone into the ultimate dirt playground in Chicago on May 15, 2010. Thousands will be able to witness a BMX dirt competition that will bring the tricks of the trails to an urban mecca, as riders from all over the world will meet in the Windy city to prove who has the best skills.

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The abandoned construction site at the corner of Wells and Harrison in the heart of the city will be morphed into a one-of-a-kind BMX field of dreams. With a course designed by BMX legend Fuzzy Hall, dirt jumps will be mixed with found items in the construction site to challenge riders in a truly urban setting. Unlike many contests where the course must be built in several days, Red Bull Stomping Ground will be shaped over 3 weeks, giving ample time for the mind of Hall to run wild. He promises "turns, twists, hips, tons of options and just fun."

Red Bull Stomping Ground's style, setting, course and format will establish the top level BMX riders to put their skills on display. Twenty top BMX dirt athletes will be invited to compete and to kick start the dirt contest season, ride with friends, explore the city and show off what tricks they learned in the off-season. The qualifying round for invited professional athletes will take place on May 14th prior to the main event, as twenty five additional riders vie for one of the five open spots in Saturday's exclusive contest.

This dirt competition will push past boundaries on what is currently possible on a BMX course. Confirmed riders include: Corey Bohan, Anthony Napolitan, Ryan Nyquist, TJ Ellis, Mike "Hucker" Clark, Ryan Guettler and Cam White.

COME ONE COME ALL

Tickets for Red Bull Stomping Ground can be purchased at www.RedBullStompingGround.com at the pre-sale price of $10.00 until April 15. The competition will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the corner of Wells and Harrison. Parking is limited – it is recommended to walk, bike, or take the CTA. For CTA information, visit www.transitchicago.com or call 1-888-YOUR-CTA.

Visit www.redbullstompingground.com for more details and updates on the course design, rider list and much more.

For hi-res images, free for media use, visit www.redbull-photofiles.com.

SOURCE Red Bull