Hibbert Wins Back-to-Back Snocross Gold Medals at X Games 12

[hanson]

"Untouchable domination was the theme for Monster Energy/Arctic Cat's Tucker Hibbert at ESPN's Winter X Games 12. Saturday night, millions of viewers worldwide witnessed Hibbert add medal number seven to his collection in the longest Winter X Games snocross final in history.

In round one of qualifying Friday night, Hibbert took the hole-shot and led all eight laps to lock in the coveted number one qualifying position for the final. After two rounds of qualifying, 20 riders were cut and the stage was set for a 12-rider, 25-lap final event.

Saturday night, Hibbert not only won the final, he flat out dominated it. His Monster Energy/Arctic Cat hooked up on the start and ripped the hole-shot, leaving his competition in the snow dust. He rode flawless and incredibly smooth every lap to take his third gold medal 16 seconds ahead of silver medalist, Brett Turcotte. This marks Hibbert's second dominating Winter X Games run in a row. Last year, he led 15 of the 18 laps and finished an impressive 15 seconds ahead of second place.

Hibbert has only one race left on his snocross schedule this season before switching gears to motocross. His final race is in Vernon, New York Feb 9-10 where last year he made history by winning all six qualifiers and both final events.

Winter X Games Stats

- Ninth appearance at ESPN's Winter X Games

- Medals: 2008- Gold, 2007- Gold, 2005- Silver, 2004- Silver, 2003- Bronze, 2002- Silver, 2000- Gold"

Go Cat!

[Central Bassman]

I missed it!!! OH MAN!!! I wonder if they will re air it??

[Macgyver55]

If you're gonna go out, you may as well go out on top!

Congrats to a great rider........

[Central Bassman]

he isnt done racing for good is he?? Just the season right??

[Macgyver55]

As stated above "Hibbert has only one race left on his snocross schedule this season before switching gears to motocross. His final race is in Vernon, New York Feb 9-10"

If he is as good in MX as he is with snowmobiles, he can basically write his own contract.

[lawdog]

Unfortunately for him, he won't get an Arctic Cat motorcycle to ride!!!