The First AFMXA Amateur FMX Contest is going off tomorrow at Pala Raceway! Here’s the rundown of everything you need to know. Also, check out the preview that ESPN put together of Amateur Athletes attending the contest.

1st Annual AFMXA Amateur Competition and Awards Show presented by Fuel TV celebrate the past, present and future of FMX at Pala Raceway and Casino this Saturday, November 7.

What: The American Freestyle Motocross Association (”AFMXA”), a governing collective of Freestyle Motocross riders and action sports industry leaders, is hosting an action-packed series of events this Saturday, Nov. 7th, in Pala, CA.

1. The 1st annual AFMXA Amateur Competition kicks things off at 8:00am and will be filled with great young potential from around the world. Riders from Japan, Mexico, Canada, Hungary and across the U.S. are registered to compete. In order to qualify, riders have to be at least 14 years old and submit video entries to www.afmxa.com. The top 10 rider videos chosen for best execution, style and innovation were invited to compete in the event. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place titles will be decided by a judging panel that includes Brian Deegan, Ronnie Faisst, Jeremy Stenberg, Mike Mason and Nate Adams.

2. A professional FMX demo will take place after the Amateur competition, showcasing the talents of the athletes on the judging panel and fellow riders, including Taka Higashino, Todd Potter and more.

3. The AFMXA Awards Show will take place in the evening, recognizing top athletes and companies for their accomplishments, commitment to and influence on the sport. Hosted by Metal Mulisha team rider and X Games Gold medalist, Todd Potter, and FUEL TV’s Pat Parnell from “The Daily Habit,” the AFMXA Awards will bring some of the biggest names in action sports together in one room to celebrate freestyle motocross and its talent. With a variety of categories, including Best Spread in a Magazine and Biggest Slam, this year’s most dedicated rider will be recognized with the Lusk Legacy Rider of the Year award, in memory of fellow FMX gold medalist, Jeremy Lusk.

***Open to the public and tickets are still available. Visit www.afmxa.com to learn more.***

Who: Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Mike Mason, Beau Bamberg, Takayuki Higashino, Blake Williams, Jackson Strong, Lance Coury, Levi Sherwood, Robbie Maddison, Travis Pastrana, Brian Deegan, Ronnie Faisst, Mike Metzger, Nate Adams, Drew Brown, Toby Bost, Leah Steiger, industry insiders and more!

Where and When:
AFMXA Amateur Competition
November 7th, 2009
8:00am – 2:00pm

Pala Raceway
12799 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059

AFMXA Awards Ceremony
November 7th, 2009
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Pala Casino
11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059

AFMXA Awards Nominees

Best Part in a Video
Jeremy Lusk, On the Pipe 5
Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Hood Rich
Mike Mason, On the Pipe 5

Biggest Slam
Beau Bamberg
Cameron Sinclair
Takayuki Higoshino

Best Spread In a Magazine
Blake Williams
Jeremy Lusk
Todd Potter

New Blood
Jackson Strong
Lance Coury
Levi Sherwood

Mucho Cohones
Cameron Sinclair
Robbie Maddison
Travis Pastrana

Unsung Hero
Dane Heron
Dr. Gus Gialamas
Lizz Leach

Legends Award
Brian Deegan
Mike Metzger
Travis Pastrana

Lusk Legacy Rider of the Year
Blake Williams
Jeremy Stenberg
Nate Adams

Happy Halloween from Todd Potter, Beau Manley and the Metal Mulisha! Now go out and wreak havoc on this holy day of darkness!

Potter & Manley photos from ESPN.

Don’t forget, we still have the Metal Mulisha Tattoo Photo Gallery up and running where you hardcore fans can upload photos of your MM tats! Occasionally we send out free shit to random people who upload photos, so it can’t hurt to contribute, you might score free Mulisha swag! UPLOAD today!

The ESPN Magazine “Body Issue” came out and here’s the shot everyone is talking about! From left to right: Todd Potter, Colin Morrison, Ronnie Faisst, Nixey Danielson (flipping!), Brian Deegan and Beau Manley.

Download (QuickTime 16.8MB)

Hit up the Metal Mulihsa Online Store…shipping just got way cheaper!

ESPN The Mag just came out with The Body Issue where they feature naked athletes doing their thing. So ladies, pick up the mag and check out the Mulisha guys poppin’ wheelies in all their nakedness glory.

If you’re going to NASCAR this weekend at California Speedway, make sure you get out to the Fan Zone and check out Todd Potter, Nixey Danielson and Derek Garland throwing down!

Saturday, October 10th
10:30am – 11:00am – Metal Mulisha Show
12:00pm – 12:30pm – Metal Mulisha Show

Sunday, October 11th
8:45am – 9:10am – Metal Mulisha Show
9:45am – 10:15am – Metal Mulisha Show
11:15am – 11:30am – Metal Mulisha Show

The 1st Annual AFMXA Amateur FMX Contest and FMX Awards are set to go this November 7th at the Pala Casino. If you’re an up and coming AM rider make sure to submit your video for a chance to ride in the AFMXA’s first amateur contest. Sign up here or here.

Here’s the press release and flyer. Hope to see ya there!

The AFMXA has planned the inaugural FMX Amateur Competition for November 7th in Temecula, California. “We have gathered together the top professionals in the field of Freestyle to bring to life the AFMXA Amateur Competition and Awards show, the first of its kind! In keeping with the mission of the AFMXA our goal is to organize the sport by developing an amateur circuit, recognizing those who have given so much to build the sport and fostering the growth of those who are next in line to do so.” In order to qualify riders must submit video entries to the AFMXA Facebook page or on afmxa.org. The top 10 amateur selections will be chosen to participate based on execution, style and innovation. Those riders will be invited to participate in the event. Riders must be able to get themselves to the Pala Raceway in Temecula, Ca. on Nov. 7th. Participants must be at least 14 years of age and riders under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian on the event date. The judging panel is a “who’s who” of the sport, including Nate Adams, Ronnie Faisst, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Brian Deegan and Mike Mason, among others. A professional FMX demo will take place following the amateur event, showcasing the talents of our judges and fellow riders including Taka Higashino, Todd Potter and others. The top three riders will take home awards and all ten will participate in a “Best Whip” contest. Videos must be submitted by Oct. 20th. Winners will be announced and contacted by Oct. 27th.

Following the competition will be the AFMXA’s 1st Annual FMX Awards ceremony to recognize top athletes and companies for their accomplishments, commitment to and influence on the sport. Award categories include Best Riding Part in a Video, Biggest Slam, Best Spread in a Magazine, Un sung Hero Award, Legends Award, Top 3 placers in Amateur Event and more. In memory of Jeremy Lusk, fellow FMX gold medalist there will also be the Lusk Legacy Rider of the Year given to this year’s most dedicated rider.

General Admission Tickets only $20!

Contact info@afmxa.com for tickets and more info.

Amateur Event and Awards Ceremony Details are as follows:

Amateur Competition
November 7, 2009
8am – 2pm
Pala Raceway
12799 Highway 76, Pala, CA 92059

Awards Ceremony
November 7, 2009
6:00 – 7:30pm
Pala Casino
11154 Hwy 76 Pala CA 92059

Further information about the AFMXA including our mission, events, membership and partners can be found online at www.afmxa.org

After browsing the gossip on one of our favorite sites everrr, wwtdd.com, I stumbled upon some awesomeness featuring Metal Mulisha X Games Champ and Hollywood newb, Todd Potter! Potter was walking with Audrina Partridge, you know, the hot babe with a big rack from The Hills! Real nice.

Potter was even on TMZ last week, but I cant find a video clip. If you find it leave a link in the blog comments.