When Bill D. arrived in Nashville in his head he had already won the FMF cup. Now he just needed to convince the 3 judges and the fans. He wasted no time dominating the FMF Cup and the sickest trick contest. From 80+ mph no handers, Giant 270 stoppies and 12 oclock switchback wheelies he showed trick after trick to why he is the rider to beat again this year.

The most impressive moment for myself and a handful of riders was Bill’s Sickest trick attempt. Most of us were in so much awe of his approach that we didn’t even watch or see the stoppie that followed. I know that sounds crazy, but he had to come through the hot pits and the rider hospitality area to enter the riding area. Now it still doesn’t seem that impressive but did I mention that the only way to get on to the competition area was through a 15ft wide Red Bull arch with Jersey barriers on each side. Still not impressed? How about his speed was over 60 mph , sitting backwards, through a hole 15ft wide in the in the pitch dark. And not to mention he never looked over his shoulder, only backwards at where he was coming from. He was traveling so fast that the Arch would wave from the wind of him and his motorcycle.

Maybe on paper this doesn’t sound so impressive but for those of us who witnessed it it blew our minds.

Thanks again Bill for reminding me that sometimes we as stuntriders are in fact cool and daring fellows!!!

Thanks,
Tice