News Compiled by Mark Madrid


Danny Way, a pro skater out of San Diego, has successfully "bomb dropped" from the Fender Stratocaster sign in front of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

Danny dropped from over 82 feet onto a self-made ramp breaking the previous world record of a 12 foot, 3.6 inch drop. Danny dropped a total of 28 feet, landing on his board and riding out the first part of the ramp.
Bam Margera, star of the MTV show "Viva La Bam" and Sirius Satellite Radio host said, "The rollin on that is insane!"
Danny now holds two world records, but to him, it’s not about breaking records, it’s about pushing the limits of the sport.
So what's next? Danny thinks dropping 100 feet onto a 200 foot ramp is possible. We say go for it ... and do it in Vegas!
Danny Way is most famous for his leap across the Great Wall of China in July, 2005. He broke the world record for distance in that leap and solidified the popularity of the mega-ramp.

GO SKATEBOARDING DAY -- On June 21, 2006, skateboarders around the globe will celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most influential activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding!
Skateboarders everywhere will hold fundraisers, contests, protests, demo’s, they’ll skate across cities, gather in skateparks, stream into their local skate shop and some will even revel in the solitary act of skateboarding alone, all bringing together the skateboarding community in the grind heard around the world. See also: http://www.goskateboardingday.org/

Justin Eldridge Pro Model Shoe -- eS is dropping their new edition pro model shoe to their already stacked roster. See also: http://www.esfootwear.com .

CHECK OUT CLAIRE BEVILACQUA on FUEL TV -- NIXON'S own Claire Bevilacqua will be featured on Fuel's "Firsthand". Check her out as the crew chases her around West Oz and Fiji. You'll get an inside glimpse of what it's like to be Claire B. See also: http://www.fuel.tv