4-13-10
Big day for me! I just turn 28 and can NOT wait to see how the rest of this year is going to turn out!!! If you get a chance to see "The Daily habit" On Fuel TV you can catch a clip from Extremething all week long! Check your local listing for airing times. If you wanna join the party it will be celebrated this Sunday at Pole Position from 8-PM-10PM were will be driving 45 plus MPH electrics go cars and seeing the new TV show I hosted!!!
http://www.fatbmx.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=11106
4-08-10
Will Beckley Elementary School in Las Vegas was in for a ‘ride’ of their life today as professional BMX rider Ricardo Laguna paid a visit to over 800 students to simply wish them luck on their high stakes test that they are taking beginning April 13th . Nevada requires all students to take the CRT (Criterion Reference Test) which determine whether a school is meeting state standards. Will Beckley is on a winning streak and has improved their test scores in the last year, however still has not made the state’s goal. “We have made drastic changes,” says Jeanne Plese, principal of Beckley, “but as our population has been evolving our school is now 70% Hispanic. They need a role model. They need to believe in themselves in order to succeed.” That’s where Ricardo stepped up to the plate. Hearing about the school and its push to drive the students, Ricardo came to the school and visited every 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom to wish them luck on the test. Rooms were silent as Ricardo commanded the audiences and spent over four hours meeting students, speaking of past struggles coming from Mexico, his successes, and how he is now living his dream. April Paine, the school’s librarian; “It has increased their desire to learn. They now have someone to learn about that they have actually met, and someone to relate to who has made it. They want to read about him on his website. They want to check out books about his life because his story is so close to their life.” Only time will tell if these students will pass the test, and Ricardo has promised to return to the school and celebrate with those who do; but for many, today, a whole new world opened in front of our youth, as they met someone who inspired them to be better than they ever imagined they could be. Thank you, Ricardo! Will Beckley teachers, staff, and students love you. Story by Becky Davis
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Extremething 2010
March 27th penciled out to be a day of Madness! The event topped out to be the best Extremething out of the fifteen previous years. It was a sold out event with over 20,000 people crashing the party! Once again riders from all over the world came out hungry to tackle the course and possibly take home the five thousand dollar prize. Luke Parslow..."from down under" Australia....is showing that all his hard work is paying off. Riders faced tough winds, but that didn't stop Luke from taking first place. Dennis Anderson followed with his second place win and Cory "NASTY" Nastazio coming in third. While riders where hitting the jumps, I was busy hosting the event, filming a upcoming television show for American Latino that airs on CBS, ABC, CW, FOX, NBC and MY TV....plus making sure the event was running smoothly. I can not thank enough Trish and her staff with the Athlete Recovery Fund...for all their help keeping the riders safe and have medics on hand. The event again was a major success with nearly thirty bands taking the stage, wrestlers entertaining the crowd, skaters doing their thing, and roller derby chicks hitting the pavement. The AM JAM did a great job bringing in a ton of new riders that will hopefully compete in the Ricardo Laguna Pro BMX dirt Challenge in the future.
Here is a list of the rest of the BMX riders that competed:
1-Luke Parslow 96
2-Dennis Ennarson 94.33
3-Cory "Nasty" Nastazio 92.66
4-James Foster 88.66
5-Josh Stead 87.33
6-Michael "Hucker" Clark 86.33
7-Pat Casey 85.33 (Won the tie breaker with the highest lowest score 80.66 )
8-Joey Cordova 85.33 (highest lowest score 79.33)
9-Mike Payne 81.66
10-Josh Hult 72.66
11-Dustin McCarty60
12- Rob Darden 00.00
13-Mark Rubio 82.66 (Won the tie breaker with the highest lowest score 80.66)
14- Matt Cordova (Won the tie breaker with the highest lowest score 65.33)
15-Colton Sattefield 82.66 (highest lowest score 65)
16-AJ Anaya 81.66
17-Ty Callais 79.66
18-Jesse Turner 79.33
19-Lance Moseley 79
20-Matt Closson 76.33
21-Nathan Miller 75.66
22-Ronny Napolitan 75
23-Caleb Norman 74.33
24-Patric Guimez 72.33
25-David Peraza 70.66
26-Ben Snowden 69.33
27-Mike Puyar 64
28-Austin Winters 63
29-Philip Toliver 61
30-Zack Shoemaker 60.33
31-Trey Herrera 56.66 (Won the tie breaker with the highest lowest score 47.66 )
32-Isaac McNeil 56.66 (highest lowest score 15.66 )
33-Houston Harmsen 53 (WON tie breaker with the highest lowest score 48)
34-Chris Westlund 53 (highest lowest score with 47.66)
35-Jerame Howard 42.66
36-Jordan Blazvick 30
Did not compete:
Ryan Nyquist
Ryan Guettler
Chris Gerber
Mike Lakin
Andrew lang
Jake Fitgibbons
Matt Olson
3-28-10
Who would have thought that riding my bike would ever become my livelihood...let alone gracing the cover of such a popular mainstream magazine in Vegas!
I was super excited to see that I made the cover of Las Vegas Magazine that over 750,000 people read. Every hotel room on the Las Vegas strip gets a copy. And you know what that means... a lot of people will be checking out my silly sally face. JAAAAA! Jay Z and his 40 million albums along with Lionel Richie also joined me...making the headlines, but it was this kid...with the helmet that stole the spotlight.
3-27-10
Extremething\
It is Official March 27, 2010 Extremething will be happening with bans like The Use, ESCAPE THE FATE, LESS THAN JAKE, REEL BIG FISH, STORY OF THE YEAR, WINDS OF PLAGUE, NEVER SHOUT NEVER, Every Avenue, THE SUMMER SET, Hey Monday, the cab, Clark County Parks & Recreation brings you the one and only premier action sports/music festival - eXtreme Thing, in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada! Come out and celebrate great music and the alternative sporting lifestyle at Desert Breeze Skate Park on March 27, 2010. 11:00am to 10:00pm Doors open at 11:00AM DESERT BREEZE SKATEPARK 8245 SPRING MTN. RD OPEN TO ALL AGES Extreme Thing is a youth driven event therefore there will be no alcohol served. The 2010 Extreme Thing Action Sports/Music Festival plans to feature: Verizon Wireless Main Stage featuring 7 top national acts The Alternative Press Stage featuring 7 hot up and coming bands Professional Wrestling Exhibitions from Adrenaline Unleashed Pro BMX Dirt Jump Challenge hosted by Ricardo Laguna Vegas AmJam Competition featuring over 130 Skateboard and BMX contestants Roller Derby Tournament featuring teams from around the U.S. The XPOZ ZONE, a smokefree zone featuring 7 top local bands Food and beverages of all kinds available throughout the venue. A large band merchandising area next to the stages. Tickets TICKET PRICES (Jan 22, 4pm till March 26, 2010) ADV $17.00, DOS $20.00 VIP: $35.00 Includes GA ticket, commemorative event t-shirt and artist signed event poster Redeemable on site at merch booth TO PURCHASE TICKETS: http://www.ticketmaster.com (subject to Ticket fees & charges) Charge-by-phone thru Ticketmaster: (702) 474-4000 Purchase at gate, day of show (if available) EXTREME PACKAGE VIP: $35.00 Includes GA ticket, commemorative event t-shirt and artist signed event poster Redeemable on site at merch booth REFUND POLICY: No refunds. Show is rain or shine.
03-26-10
Here is a snake peek to what is going to be looking like for the10 extremething "Ricardo Laguna Pro BMX Dirt Challenge"
02-15-10
As most of you know by now the rain has been coming down, but that has not slowed me down! The pictures show the damage done...but all this hard work is paying off. Even though the drops are coming... were digging, making ever transfer line run.
2-13-10
I got the privilege to judge the Red Bull Am Jam event at Bunker Skate park and see some of the new amateurs in the BMX world. I also got to showcase my partner in crime Dylan who entered his first contest ever in the expert class and got second place.
2-10-10
I had a great opportunity that I could not pass up! I went from drifting a buggy at the speedway to smashing through Las Vegas' sand dunes with Extreme Amy from Fox 5. While I was covered in dirt... that was nothing out of the ordinary for a dirt jumper. Thanks to Sun Buggy Fun Rentals in Vegas for making this happen. If you have a chance to experience this rush...I highly recommend it.
2-09-10
Last night I was invited to an event that I would have never thought I would get the opportunity to go. From digging all day and riding on the dirt jumps... to hanging out with the sports illustrated girls...like Brooklyn Decker at JET and VANITY. The entourage got a five course meal tonight. And I don't mean appetizers, dinner and dessert. Well maybe the dessert part is right. JAAAA!!!!
1-24-10
Vegas is known for one thing.... gambling and let me tell you I love to double down....and if you challenge me to a bet... know you have a greater chance at loosing. Dylan...one of the many Ricardo Laguna staff members should have taken insurance as a black jack table would. Lets just say he lost the bet.... and the tattoo speaks for itself.
1-12-10
From the looks of it... we do not follow schedules. Our goal was to go to Woodward and and have my good friend Stitch attempt to do a back flip in the foam pit. He made it an eight hour mission that was not conquered... and we missed our opportunity to race golf karts at pole position race way. We still made it and got to watch the tail end.
1-10-10
Think First was so gracious to sponsor us to come out to Land Rover in Las Vegas to put on a show for those looking to see some high flying action. I was joined by Gary Showtime Laurent and Mark Rubio. We got to perform for several hundred kids and each one of them got to go home with free helmets to protect these future bmx'ers noggins! Action Sports United helped to promote bike safety. All in all.... fun times.
