Nitro Circus Live joins the 2013 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix

<p>Nitro Circus Live, one of the greatest live action sports show in the world, will take the stage at the 2013 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix, free for all ticket holders.</p> <p>The world’s best action sports athletes will push themselves to the limit, performing daily shows that will culminate in a one-hour post-race spectacular. The shows will feature Nitro’s famous 50-foot giganta ramp, extreme stunts in Freestyle Motocross, BMX, Skateboard, Scooters and more. </p> <p> Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Andrew Westacott, is thrilled to welcome Nitro Circus Live to Melbourne for a range of spectacular performances. </p> <p> “Nitro Circus Live will deliver four days of adrenaline-charged action to an already packed schedule for fans of all ages. Add this to V8 Supercars, live music and all the glamour and excitement of F1 for the perfect weekend of entertainment,” he said. </p> <div class="video-100-wide"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xvlcft3bRy8?list=UUBzXpkyjuiVoR1HlNcG1KDQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <p> “Their inclusion in our world class event is a real coup for our fans and continues to ensure that they are getting fantastic value for money,” he added. </p><p> Launched in 2010 on the back of the global phenomenon that is the Nitro Circus TV Show, they are known as the Cirque Du Soleil of action sports entertainment.</p> <p> Founded by Travis Pastrana, winner of 17 X-Games medals, the Nitro Circus crew includes Australians Blake ‘Bilko’ Williams and Cam Sinclair.</p> <p> Managing Director of Nitro Circus, Michael Porra, said that the phenomenon has already captured the imagination of fans around the world. </p> <p> “Nitro Circus has over 46 million TV viewers in the United States alone and is aired in over 60 countries. Just like the 2013 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix, Nitro Circus is a global phenomenon,” he said. </p> <p>“We are all pumped for what is set to be an amazing adrenaline-packed event in Melbourne next March with the world’s best extreme sports performers.” </p> <p> The Nitro Circus Live show is FREE for all event ticket holders, kids and adults alike.</p> <div class="vip-section-border clearfix"> <h2 class="feature-heading">Nitro Circus Live Riders Announced</h2> <div class="clearfix"> <div style="float:left;width:45%;"> <ul class="green-tick-ul"> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/blake-williams">Blake Williams - FMX</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/aaron-fotheringham">Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham - Wheelchair</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/andrew-ahumada">Andrew Ahumada - BMX</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/matt-whyatt">Matt Whyatt - BMX</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/chris-haffey">Chris Haffey – Inline Skate</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/christopher-fleming">Beaver Fleming - Skateboard</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/ryan-williams">Ryan Williams - Scooter</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/josh-sheehan">Josh Sheehan - FMX</a></li> </ul> </div> <div style="float:right;width:45%;"> <ul class="green-tick-ul"> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/steve-mini">Steve Mini - FMX</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/clinton-moore">Clinton Moore - FMX</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/beau-bamburg">Beau Bamburg - FMX</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/jarryd-mcneil">Jarryd McNeil - FMX</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/andy-buckworth">Andy Buckworth - BMX</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/jaie-toohey">Jaie Toohey -BMX</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/greg-powell">Special Greg – Greg Powell – BMX/Mountain Bike</a></li> <li><a href="/riders/nitro-circus/bruce-robson">Bruce Robson - MC</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <p>Catch the FREE Nitro Circus Live shows in the Action Zone Thursday – Sunday and don’t miss the ONE HOUR SPECTACULAR after the main race on Sunday night!</p> <table style="text-align:center;"> <thead><tr><th colspan="3">Thurs 14 Mar</th></tr></thead> <tr><td>12.30pm</td><td>3.00pm</td><td>5.00pm</td> </tr></table> <table style="text-align:center;"> <thead><tr><th colspan="3">Fri 15 Mar</th></tr></thead> <tr><td>11.45am</td><td>2.15pm</td><td>3.45pm</td></tr> </table> <table style="text-align:center;"> <thead><tr><th colspan="3">Sat 16 Mar</th></tr></thead> <tr><td>12.00pm</td><td>1.15pm</td><td>3.30pm</td></tr></table> <table style="text-align:center;"> <thead><tr><th colspan="3">Sun 17 Mar</th></tr></thead> <tr><td>12.45pm</td><td>3.15pm</td><td>7.20pm ONE HOUR SPECTACULAR</td></tr></table> <br /> <br /> <p>To download the full On-track and Entertainment schedule, please <a href="/2013/docs/entertainment/2013_F1_Entertainment_Schedule.pdf"><strong>click here. </strong></a></p>