Who Is Axell Hodges?
Axell "Slay" Hodges is an X Games gold medal motocross competitor known for his multifaceted athletics and style. Garnering a huge social media following, he is known for his unique moto videos.Early Life
Born on August 20, 1996, in Encinitas, California, Hodges grew up watching his father and two older brothers racing dirt bikes and being a fan of motocross champ Jeremy McGrath. Hodges began riding at age eight and broke ground when he won the Loretta Lynn's national amateur race in 2012.Hodges built ramps in his backyard to practice his tricks, although he admits he's got to be careful not to disturb the neighbors.
"We have a couple neighbors that are up above, and it echoes off the canyons, so they're pretty bummed on it. We've been [living in Encinitas] for like 25 years, and everyone knows my dad from my Snapchat and stuff — he's kind of the crazy guy who gets s**t done," Hodges explains. "We put spark arrestors in the pipes, and when I hit the ramps I try not to rev it and go complete X Games-mode on everyone. I try to keep it mellow and just ride at the right times of the day. I keep it minimum to around 30 minutes to an hour at most."
Axell Hodges is a six-time X Games medalist and motocross competitor. He crashed and injured both ankles while practicing for the longest motorcycle jump in history.
Who Is Axell Hodges?
Axell "Slay" Hodges is an X Games gold medal motocross competitor known for his multifaceted athletics and style. Garnering a huge social media following, he is known for his unique moto videos.Early Life
Born on August 20, 1996, in Encinitas, California, Hodges grew up watching his father and two older brothers racing dirt bikes and being a fan of motocross champ Jeremy McGrath. Hodges began riding at age eight and broke ground when he won the Loretta Lynn's national amateur race in 2012.Hodges built ramps in his backyard to practice his tricks, although he admits he's got to be careful not to disturb the neighbors.
"We have a couple neighbors that are up above, and it echoes off the canyons, so they're pretty bummed on it. We've been [living in Encinitas] for like 25 years, and everyone knows my dad from my Snapchat and stuff — he's kind of the crazy guy who gets s**t done," Hodges explains. "We put spark arrestors in the pipes, and when I hit the ramps I try not to rev it and go complete X Games-mode on everyone. I try to keep it mellow and just ride at the right times of the day. I keep it minimum to around 30 minutes to an hour at most."
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