X Games XVIII
X Games XVIII was an action sporting event which took place from June 28 – July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Venues for the event included the Staples Center, Nokia Theatre and the streets near L.A. Live. The games featured the sports of Moto X, skateboarding, BMX, and Rallycross. Last year's X Games 17 was the first ever X Games to feature Enduro X, which replaced Super X. In 2013, the Summer X Games will be held in four international cities in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil ; Barcelona, Spain ; Munich, Germany ; and Los Angeles, California.
The event was also held during the weekend of the 2012 Anime Expo which took place at the nearby Los Angeles Convention Center.
Results
Moto X
Highlights
- Linkin Park performed on Friday night, June 29, and launched the X Games MUSIC.
- Bob Burnquist won his fourth Big Air gold medal, and his ninth total medals during his participation in all 18 X Games.
- Tanner Foust and Greg Tracy performed a double loop in the Hot Wheels Challenge; the first in X Games history.