Jimmy Blaze Fejes Sits Out for Winter X 2012.
Aspen, CO (January 26, 2012) – Team LaVallee brought on Jimmy Blaze Fejes last week to represent the team at Winter X Games 2012, for the snowmobile freestyle event held tonight (Thursday) at 8:15pm-9:00pm central standard time. Unfortunately, before practice yesterday – Fejes had to go through ESPN/XGames medical in order to get cleared to ride at XGames. Fejes had broken his femur two months ago, riding his snowmobile at a freestyle show held in Mexico. Since then, he had gotten clearance from his doctor in Texas, but the ESPN/XGames medics did not give Fejes the green light to ride. Fejes will now sit out for the 2012 Winter X Games.
“It has been a tough go for our team and finding a healthy rider for the X Games. We did all we could and it just wasn’t in our favor this year.” states Glenn Kafka (co-owner to Team LaVallee).
Levi LaVallee will however be commentating tonight during the Freestyle final and will also be on X Center following tonights XGames coverage. Be sure to tune in tonight, (Thursday – Jan. 26th) from 8:00-9:15pm central standard time on ESPN for the snowmobile freestyle competition.
Coming Up for Team LaVallee:
Winter X Games – Aspen, CO : January 26-29, 2012
For TV schedule, latest info and results, visit: expn.com
Amsoil Championship SnoCross Series:
Vision Kia Eastern National, Farmington, NY: February 3-4, 2012
Team LaVallee brings on Jimmy “Blaze” Fejes for Snowmobile Freestyle, XGames 2012.
Left to Right: Jimmy Fejes (3rd place), Daniel Bodin (1st place) and Heath Frisby (2nd place)
Longville, MN (January 23, 2012) - With Team LaVallee’s freestyle riders, Levi LaVallee and Daniel Bodin out for Winter X Games 2012 (both were injured in separate training incidents during preparation for X Games), Team LaVallee was on the hunt – looking for a freestyle rider that could represent Team LaVallee.
Jimmy “Blaze” Fejes was called last week to see if he would be interested in representing Team LaVallee for the 2012 Winter X Games. With less than a week before the games begin, Fejes accepted the offer and was on the next flight to northern Minnesota to train at Levi LaVallee’s facility.
“We were excited coming into Winter X Games 2012 knowing we had two top level riders, and unfortunately both got hurt. And being this late in the game, we are fortunate to be able to bring on another XGames caliber rider, such as Jimmy Blaze Fejes, on to our team.” states Glenn Kafka (co-owner to Team LaVallee).
Fejes has attended multiple Winter X Games and most recently took 3rd place at Red Bull: Fuel + Fury, 2011 – a snowmobile freestyle competition held at iconic Wrigley Field, an event that was hosted by Levi LaVallee.
Coming Up for Team LaVallee:
Winter X Games – Aspen, CO : January 26-29, 2012
For TV schedule, latest info and results, visit: expn.com
Amsoil Championship SnoCross Series:
Vision Kia Eastern National, Farmington, NY: February 3-4, 2012
Photocredit:
©RedBullContentPool_ChristianPondella
Left to Right: Jimmy Fejes (3rd place), Daniel Bodin (1st place) and Heath Frisby (2nd place)
LaVallee and Bodin Injured- Both to Miss Winter X Games 2012
Longville, MN (January 16, 2012) – Levi LaVallee and his Team LaVallee freestyle teammate, Daniel Bodin, were injured in separate training incidents during preparation for the Winter X Games 2012 freestyle and best trick snowmobile competition.
LaVallee broke his left tibia and Bodin suffered fractured vertebra but did not sustain any spinal cord damage and has full movement. Both athletes anticipate a full recovery. But due to their injuries, both will unfortunately miss this year’s Winter X Games.
“I’m super bummed about Daniel and I getting hurt,” said LaVallee. “I was riding on a high after my record distance jump on New Year’s Eve and was pumped for Winter X. And Daniel was working hard to defend his gold medals from last year. I love our sport but it can be cruel sometimes. We will both be back as soon as possible and want to thank our sponsors for their support during this time.”
Quote from our title sponsor, Mystik Lubricants:
“Our thoughts for a speedy recovery are with both Levi and Daniel,” said Karl Schmidt, general manager, Mystik Lubricants, “We look forward to seeing them both back to 100% and on their sleds.”
Coming Up for Team LaVallee:
LePage (Pro) and Scott (Pro Lite) will be competing in the 49th Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby this coming weekend, held in Eagle River, Wisconsin.
49th Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby: January 20-22, 2012
For ticketing and information, visit Eagle River Derby Track.
Photos:
LaVallee: RichVanEvery_©RedBullContentPool
Bodin: Garth Milan_©RedBullContentPool
