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Category: Moto
August 24th, 2010
Jeremy designed the track at this amazing location in the mountains of Utah. He won every moto he raced this past weekend and he is now on his way to Chicago to be inducted into the motorsports hall of fame.
Last year’s inaugural Powder Mt. MX drew an astounding thousand entries and 15,000 fans – which made this the largest outdoor motocross event in the history of the great State of Utah. Sculpted into the 8,000-foot elevation Powder Mt. ski runs, the amazing vistas and pure air of Utah’s north country make for a highly memorable MX experience.
 
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August 19th, 2010
Check out our beloved Brent Sandor making waves in the industry, with his aggressive edgy take on goggle design and his love for art. Brent breaks it down to us in his interview on Shay Boarder how snowboarding and art open may doors for him; “Snowboarding and art have introduced me to a world of friends and allowed me further my love of art and design. Snowboarding and art have brought me places and experiences most people will not get. It sounds cliché, but skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding defined the fork in the road where I chose the path I am on today…” We here at Spy feel blessed to have Brent manning our guns when it comes to the world of goggle design.. Congrats Brent.. its true what they say.. Hard work does pay off.
Check the interview at www.shayboader.com or click the highlighted Shay Boarder above
Tags: Brent Sandor, Spy
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August 19th, 2010
The “King of Supercross” Jeremy McGrath will be inducted into the Motorsport’s Hall of Fame August 24th and 25th in Detroit, Mich.
This weekend he is racing at the Monster Energy Powder Mountain Motocross event in Utah. He will leave that race and head straight to Detroit to unveil a permanent display at the prestigious Hall of Fame. After he receives one of motorsport’s highest honors, he’s back on the plane and headed for Chicago to race the next round of the TORC off-road race series where he scored his first pro 4 wheel win last weekend.
Jeremy has had a big part in creating the stylish vibe at SPY and continues to deliver like he always has. Jeremy helped SPY get on the map in 1995 and has continued to push SPY to the next level.
 
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August 16th, 2010
The race this past weekend at Unadilla had amazing weather and was packed with die hard fans.
Kevin Windham crashed hard on one of the fastest parts of the track in the first moto. His bike was destroyed but he managed to escape any injuries and was able to come back strong in moto two. He charged hard the entire moto and on the last couple laps he caught his teammate Andrew Short. Kevin was relentless in the charge and made a pass on the last lap in the last corner for 4th place.
 
Tevin Tapia was cranking some classic whips over the famous table top at Unadilla. Tevin finished 18th first moto and 17th in the second moto but somehow got 21st overall.
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August 11th, 2010
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August 11th, 2010
Mike Schultz killed the competition in the adaptive SX race at X games 16. Mike has been training for this event and is stoked to put himself on the top step of the podium earning a gold metal. Mike has put in some serious work in developing his mechanical leg and bike to work to the best ability. If you watched this dude ride you would never know he is missing a key part to racing dirt bikes. Congrats to Mike Schultz and thanks for your loyal support!
 
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August 4th, 2010
DAY 6: WEDNESDAY Sun burnt, tired and exhausted from having way too much fun the retailers rallied one last day to the Carlsbad Lagoon where we all piled onto the Liquid Force boat for another day of sunshine and shredding. SPY’s Jimmy LaRiche and Melissa Marquardt were putting on a show for us as everyone oooh and ahhhs could be heard around the boat. Thanks to Christopher for sending over Monster Energy truckers to keep the retailers from being completely burnt to a crisp. Another special thanks to TW Wakeboarding and Alliance Wakeboarding bringing out the long lens for helping shoot photos from jetskiis. And yeah, filmer Mauricio hanging on for dear life up top of the boat as he was filming for our yet to be released badass SPY Boot Camp 8/VAS Entertainment video!
After sun burnt lips and melted sunscreen, we dove into bags of In & Out then headed over to the SPY office for a tour of our global headquarters in Carlsbad. To end an absolute insane of a week at the beachfront mansion, SPY held an award ceremony dinner at Fidels, each receiving an engraved SPY Boot Camp 8 I-pod shuffle and a rad pair of Aerial 7 headphones for their flights back home. The final final send off party home was at the SPY night Wet Wednesday at Zenbu in Cardiff-By-The-Sea.
SPY Boot Camp 8 was an epic week…the Second Annual Winter Boot Camp is creeping up–stay tuned for more details!
Aboard the Liquid Force boat.
Alliance Wakeboard’s Bill McCaffray and SPY’s Steve B.
Sean showing off his captain hat wearing the Tron.
SPY’s Melissa Marquardt in the Eliza and Jimmy LaRiche in the Murena.
Melissa and Jimmy about to put a show on for us
Setting up the next maneuver
Boot Campers Sara and Kenneth chillin’ on the Liquid Force boat
VAS filmer Mauricio holding on as he’s getting the money shots up top!
Justin shredding!
Lauren’s not sure how Stevie B got carried away with the Watermans Applied Science sunscreen
Melissa shows Sara how to “sit in a chair” when learning to wakeboard
Online winner Sean crushing it again!!!
Stevie B on melted ice!
Jimmy and SPY’s Wake TM Aaron Grace at the wheel
SPY’s hard working gals Jessie and Arlene take a wild ride
Boot Camp 8 final awards dinner ceremony at Fidels
The SPY Boot Camp crew with Justin, yeah we know he wanted to hang with Hendo and the ladies…
After party at Zenbu for SPY’s Wet Wednesday
Hey yo Sean and Brett
Kenneth show SPY a good bye
A HUGE thanks goes out to our SPY staff, SPY athletes (especially snowboard sensation Stevie B), Mauricio and everyone at VAS, Transworld Surf’s rad crew, Kevin at Wakeboarding, Bill and Rusty at Alliance Wakeboard, sponsors Landshark, Monster Energy, DC Shoes, Liquid Force, Pala Raceway, Matix, Zero Motorcycles, No Fear, Aerial 7, INT Surfboards, Electra Bikes, Watermans Applied Science, Sanuk and Ogio. Also thanks to Harney Sushi for crushin’ it for us with your tasty eats and Nick at Creatures of Leisure for the leashes. STAY tuned for our SPY/VAS Entertainment DVD to be hitting retail shops nationwide…once you see the video for yourself, you’ll be begging to get aboard Boot Camp 9!!!
Check out the links below for more Boot Camp media coverage:
http://business.transworld.net/43475/uncategorized/spy-optic-boot-camp-barbecue/
http://surf.transworld.net/1000110938/photos/transworld-surf-crashes-the-spy-boot-camp/
http://wakeboardingmag.com/photos/2010/08/06/photo-gallery-spy-boot-camp-8/
http://www.alliancewake.com/wake/spy-boot-camp/
Visit the SPY Facebook page for more photos here
Tags: Aerial 7, Alliance Wakeboard, creatures of leisure, DC Shoes, Electra Bikes, Harney Sushi, INT Surfboards, Jimmy LaRiche, Landshark, Liquid Force, Matix, Melissa Marquardt, Monster Energy, no fear, Ogio, Pala Raceway, Sanuk, Stevie Bell, Transworld Surf, Transworld Wakeboarding, VAS Entertainment, Vestal, Watermans Applied Science, Zenbu, Zero Motorcycles
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August 3rd, 2010
DAY 5: TUESDAY The Transworld Surf crew came out in full force to the SPY mansion to come and hang for the day. Gorgeous sunny skies, fun waves and warm weather brought nothing but red baked faces with huge smiles all around. SPY’s Dean Morrison, Ben Bourgeois, Parker Coffin and Nick Rupp went free surfing first thing in the am then helped teach the campers how to shred it up on the neon INT surfboards!
Photo: Transworld Surf
Check out surf day coverage from Transworld Surf’s Cote’s Cube interview videos with SPY’s Parker Coffin, Dean Morrison, Ben Bourgeois, the Boot Campers and more!!! here
Morning shred!
TW Surf’s Cote pow wow with the SPY surf team
The complete quiver of shortboards.
Photo: Transworld Surf
Sean Strickland, straight from Amarillo, TX, had never been surfing before and was crushing it!
We had to convince him to get out of the water…Tasty carne and fish tacos from Cessy’s with cervezas all around from Landshark filled our aching bellies for the afternoon.
Delicious dish Harney Sushi in Oceanside hooked it up huge for a private room for us in the back for a party. The saki bombs keep a flowin’ for an entertaining evening…
Boot Camper Audrey, SPY’s Lauren, Justin and Kenneth.
SPY crew ready for a great night!
Brett diving into the goods
After a few saki bombs…
The remains
Kenneth, Audrey, SPY’s Stevie B and Trini
At the Oceanside Surf Bowl, who’s wearing shoes with no socks???
Benny B forgot them…but he’s still game!
Boot Camper Sean, Transworld Snow’s Adam Hawes and SPY’s Christine kick it in the back .
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Tags: Ben Bourgeois, Cote's cube, Dean Morrison, Harney Sushi, INT Surfboards, Landshark, Nick Rupp, Parker Coffin, Transworld Snow, Transworld Surf
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August 2nd, 2010
DAY 4: MONDAY rise and shine from the partying from the previous night, the campers grabbed their SPY Klutch moto goggles, personalized jerseys from No Fear and hopped in the van to Pala Raceway. The 80 something degree weather with a slight breeze made the moto ride day a perfect day to learn. SPY’s recent X Games 16 gold medalist Mike Schulz and current AMA fast guys Grant Langston and Tommy Searle were on site to ride, hang out and autograph posters. Special thanks to Brian and crew at DC Shoes for providing 250s and 450s, the retailers were throwin’ full throttle in no time! TJ and crew from Zero Motorcycles brought a slew of Zero bikes and christened the inaugural SPY + Zero Cup race. Speed demons Brett Scheidl from Canada and SPY’s very own snowboarder Stevie Bell made it to the finals and it was a close race, but Stevie took the cup. There are no losers at SPY Boot Camp, as both Stevie and Brett drank a victory ‘cold one’ straight from the Zero Cup trophy to celebrate!
The need for speed wasn’t over after our full day of riding at Pala…back in the van that night we went to K-1 go kart racing for the Grand Prix Championship. Three races to win the K-1 trophy cup, as the SPY marketing team and the retailers battled it out for first, congrats to 1st place Boot Camp Canadian winner Brett taking the gold!
Boot Camper Audrey wears the Clarice while listening to Stevie B’s tunes.
Guys lined up and ready to ride Pala.
SPY, DC Shoes, No Fear and Zero Motorcyles thanks to Pala Raceway had the track private just for Boot Camp.
Stevie B stays hydrated before he hits the dirt.
Preparing strategy for the inaugural SPY + Zero Cup moto race.
Kevin and Brett go head to head.
TJ from Zero prepares Brett as he’s about to battle Stevie Bell for the SPY + Zero Cup Championship.
Whoops
Stevie hugs a corner as Brett is about it throw it into full throttle.
The Zero crew awards the trophy to winner Stevie B.
Stevie B and Boot Camper Brett share the Zero Cup trophy by celebrating…
a taste of the glory…
a taste of the good life at Boot Camp 8!
The need for speed continued…campers Brett, Justin and Sean get ready to race at K-1.
SPY guys ready to go kart…ninja moves and all!
Audrey shows off her K-1 fancy facemask
Lined up
The score
In hot pursuit
Trini’s aka Canadian ’son’ Brett takes 1st, Justin takes 2nd and Kenny grabs 3rd place in the SPY Boot Camp K-1 Grand Prix.
The SPY BC crew
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Tags: DC Shoes, Grant Langston, Mike Schulz, no fear, Pala Raceway, Stevie Bell, Tommy Searle, Zero Motorcycles
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August 1st, 2010
DAY 3: SUNDAY “fun day” entailed kickin’ it poolside at the Boot Camp mansion, shreddin’ on bright colored INT Surfboards, cruisin’ on Electra beach cruisers, thrillin’ and grillin’ chefs Kevin and Trini during the daytime launched off into the official SPY Welcome Luau for SPY athletes, media and sponsors. Delicious grinds from Dakines, grass skirts and plenty of tasty cold ones from Landshark lead to one epic pool party! Be sure to check out more coverage from Transworld Business here.
SPY Boot Camp mansion.
The backyard.
INT Surfboards getting prepped to be shredded on!
SPY tanning lounge.
Trini grillin’ up a storm.
Got chicken?
The setup.
Enjoying the luau atmosphere— complete with leis!
A gorgeous So Cal sunset in Carlsbad.
Trini and Brent chillin’ barside.
Live thru our lens…
Jam packed.
Boot Camper online winner Sean takes a dip in the spa wearing the TRON.
Haney, Boot Camp consumer winner Sean Strickland, Hendo and Transworld Surf’s Checkwood kickin’ it in the glass spa.
The Landshark Margarillas out in full force at the luau!
The vibe.
DaKines Hawaiian grinds…mmmm good.
Kevin takes the lead and
SPY’s Lauren, TJ and Richard from Zero Motorcycles.
SPY’s Keith hangin’ with the ladies of SPY.
SPY’s Surf TM John draws a ‘hang loose’ on the Boot Camp 8 canvas.
We caught SPY’s Torrey Meister, Parker Coffin, John and Ryan diving into the treats.
Beer pong…Stevie B claiming he just made the shot!
Boot Campers Kenneth and Brett think otherwise…
DJ Episode kept the jams crankin’.
Bianca, Davin and Rob from VAS, Val, Boot Camper Audrey and Justin, Trini and Stevie…all smiles.
Kirk from Pala Raceway, Hendo and Josh saying hi.
Boot Campers Colin, Sara and Amanda C. smile for the camera.
Boot Camper Audrey, SPY’s Stevie B and Amanda C. pose with their leis.
An amazing backdrop to an awesome evening!
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Tags: DC Shoes, Electra Bikes, INT Surfboards, Landshark, Liquid Force, Monster Energy, Pala Raceway, Parker Coffin, Stevie Bell, Torrey Meister, Transworld Business, Tron, Zero Motorcycles
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