Tucker Hibbert nominated for 2014 ESPY Award

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June 26, 2014 – The world’s leading snowmobile snocross racer, Tucker Hibbert, received his second ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Award nomination in the Best Male Action Sports Athlete category. Hibbert hopes to become the first snowmobiler in history to win the prestigious award.

In his 14th year as a pro, he recorded his most successful season-to-date. In January, he eclipsed legend Blair Morgan’s long-standing snocross pro national win record to become the most-winning racer in the sport. Later that month, he became the first athlete in history to win seven consecutive gold medals at X Games Aspen. He now holds 95 pro national victories, two World Championships, eight National Championships and 12 X Games medals.

Alongside Hibbert, surfer Grant Baker, skateboarder Nyjah Huston, Supercross champion Ryan Villopoto and Olympic free skier David Wise were selected by a panel of judges for their standout performances in the action sports category. Through online and mobile voting, fans will decide who will take home the ESPY award. The winner will be announced live on ESPN Wednesday, July 16.

2014 ESPYS voting links:

Best Male Action Sports Athlete
General Voting

Tucker Hibbert - #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat

“I didn’t see this coming but couldn’t be more excited. To step back and think about how many talented action sports athletes there are worldwide, then realize that you’re one of five selected for this award is incredible. When I was first nominated in 2011, I didn’t fully understand the scope of the honour. Now, I get it. It’d be a huge honour to be the first snowmobile athlete to win an ESPY. My fans already stepped up and voted me 2014 ISOC Fan Favorite Rider. Now, I hope they can help me take home the ESPY!”

Tucker Hibbert Fast Facts

  • Hometown: Pelican Rapids, MN | Age: 30
  • Second ESPY Award Nomination – 2011 and 2014
  • 2010 and 2012 FIM Snowcross World Champion
  • Eight-Time National Snocross Champion – 95 National Pro Wins
  • 12-Time X Games Medalist
  • 2014 ISOC Fan Favorite Rider
  • Races Pro Motocross in the summer

Resources: tucker-hibbert.comfacebook.com/TuckerHibberttwitter.com/hibbert68instagram.com/TuckerHibbertyoutube.com/TuckerHibbertTV

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