Red Bull X-Fighters soar over Mexico City

Photos: Red Bull Photofiles

While the event itself is a bit too Monster Truck, we can’t help but be impressed by the skill and bravery of the freestyle motocross athletes competing in Red Bull X-Fighters. There’s a video below of the action, but somehow these mid-flight shots better capture the action, isolating man and machine working as a whole, far from the garish spotlights and cheering crowds.
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