Tom Parsons | S8 Ep 12 | The Whiskey Throttle Show

Three-time X Games gold medalist Tom Parsons joins us to talk about his incredible journey from AMA Supercross to becoming one of the most stylish riders in freestyle motocross. We dive into his unforgettable X Games Best Whip runs, what it takes to compete at the highest level, the evolution of freestyle, and the stories behind one of the most successful Best Whip careers in X Games history. If you’re a fan of motocross, freestyle, and the legends who helped shape it, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! --- Hey guys! If you like our content, show your support by leaving a LIKE, a COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! It’ll really help us out, and if you REALLY like our stuff, hit the NOTIFICATION BELL button so you never miss a post from us! Cheers! •    Ping & the WTM Crew --- Click the link below and get you some killer threads! WTM MERCH!! - https://www.whiskeythrottlemedia.com Check out our website and socials to stay updated on what we do next! Whiskey Throttle Media Website: https://whiskeythrottl... WTM Instagram: @whiskeythrottlemedia Timstamps: 00:00 Intro 02:54 Tom Parsons Joins the Show 03:08 X Games' New Era & League Format 06:30 Colby Raha's Record-Breaking Quarter Pipe Jump 10:47 The Science Behind Quarter Pipe Riding 14:14 Different Paths in Freestyle Motocross 17:34 Red Bull Imagination's Biggest Jumps 20:03 Would Tom Chase a World Record? 21:44 Electric Bikes & The Future of FMX 29:03 Growing Up in Southern California 33:05 Moving to Florida & Discovering Racing 35:30 Gary Bailey, Travis Pastrana & Florida Talent 39:45 Loretta Lynn's & Amateur Racing 44:23 Brian Swink, Moto XXX & Freeride Inspiration 50:04 Injuries End the Racing Dream 53:27 Discovering Freestyle Motocross 59:56 Landing the First Big Opportunities 1:11:33 Winning the First X Games Medal 1:21:08 Learning the Backflip 1:36:48 Pushing FMX to the Next Level 1:49:00 Career-Threatening Injuries 2:05:42 The Evolution of X Games 2:26:20 Could Freestyle Motocross Reach the Olympics? 2:39:45 Wrapping Up with Tom Parsons