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Nitro Circus Unveils Star-Studded Athlete Roster for 2024 US Tour Featuring the Holders of Over 150 World’s Firsts, 37 X-Games Medals and 8 Guinness World Records

Viral Sensation Ryan ‘R Willy’ Williams, FMX Legend Adam Jones, and Extreme Wheelchair Athlete Aaron ‘Wheelz’ Fotheringham Lead Line-Up


The 2024 Nitro Circus tour, produced in partnership between Thrill One Sports & Entertainment and Round Room Live, is proud to announce its full elite roster of athletes who will push the boundaries of what is possible. The world’s premier action sports show, Nitro Circus will bring its jaw-dropping stunts, world-class athletes, and electrifying energy to arenas across the United States beginning this Fall.


Leading the charge is action sports icon Ryan ‘R Willy’ Williams, with over 100 World’s Firsts under his belt and 10 X Games medals to his name – including 7 X Games gold medals. Known for redefining scooter and BMX with his innovative tricks, Williams continues to set the standard for progression and who Nitro Circus founder Travis Pastrana called “the best action sports athlete alive today.”


Joining him is freestyle motocross legend Adam Jones, who earned his first X-Games medal two decades ago and remains one of the sport’s top competitors. Jones continues to push the sport forward, and fans can expect to see his signature freestyle motocross (FMX) tricks, from massive backflips to technical combos that leave crowds in awe.


Also starring is Aaron ‘Wheelz’ Fotheringham, the extreme wheelchair athlete who has taken the world by storm with tricks adapted from skateboarding and BMX. Fotheringham’s ability to conquer Nitro Circus’s Giganta Ramp and perform gravity-defying flips and spins is continually redefining what’s possible in action sports. He landed the first-ever wheelchair backflip in 2006 and also holds seven Guinness World Records, including the Longest Wheelchair Jump.  


The 2024 Nitro Circus roster blends action sports legends with the next generation of rising stars. From FMX and BMX to beyond, fan-favorite veterans return alongside a fresh wave of emerging athletes that highlights both the future and history of the collective. This year’s lineup offers fans the chance to witness stunts that have to be seen in person to believe. 


  • Ryan 'R Willy' Williams (BMX)

  • Adam Jones (FMX)

  • Aaron 'Wheelz' Fotheringham (Extreme Wheelchair Athlete)

  • Jarryd McNeil (FMX) - McNeil boasts 9 X Games gold medals and has earned himself the distinction of having "the best whip on the planet" by ESPN

  • Andy Buckworth (BMX) - Buckworth is known as the “King of no-handed double flips” on the BMX bike and has showcased that talent in winning numerous competitions, including an X Games gold medal

  • Ben Richards (FMX) - Richards mastered backflips at the young age of 14 and has since advanced to stomp Cordova flips, one-handers, and double backflips for fans at Nitro Circus shows

  • Kurtis Downs (BMX) - A veteran Nitro Circus athlete, Downs’ accomplishments include a second-place finish at Nitro World Games and a Bronze medal in his debut X Games

  • Tom Richards (FMX) - Brother of fellow Nitro Circus athlete Ben Richards, Tom was one of Monster Energy’s first ever FMX riders

  • Beaver Fleming (Skate) - Known for his insane big air attempts, Fleming has been a staple of the Nitro Circus Tour for over a decade 

  • Gregg Duffy (FMX) - Landed the first ever double front flip on a motorbike in competition at the Nitro World Games in 2016

  • Dusty Wygle (BMX/Contraptions) - Known for riding anything and everything, Wygle landed the world's first Carolla on a BMX bike here

  • Kassie Boone (FMX) - Breaking boundaries in the world of FMX, Boone has been riding since the age of 5 and is a role-model for young women hoping to pursue their dreams in action sports

  • Kaden Stone (BMX) -  Stone was named the USA BMX Athlete of the Year in 2016 and 2017 and won the UCI BMX World Cup overall title in 2018. His impressive list of achievements also includes several X Games medals, including a gold medal in BMX Big Air in 2019.

  • Brady Baker (BMX) - Baker made history at X-Games California 2023 by winning both BMX Dirt Elimination and the Dirt Final as a rookie and is now a two-time X Games Gold medalist and BMX Triple Challenge Champion



With this powerhouse roster, Nitro Circus will electrify audiences across North America, from high-flying FMX to mind-blowing BMX stunts and wild contraption jumps. Fans can expect even more mayhem, adrenaline, and record-breaking feats as Nitro Circus brings its unique brand of live entertainment to arenas nationwide.


The 2024 tour kicks off November 3 in Cedar Rapids, IA and will make its way through cities across the U.S. before concluding December 16 in Savannah, GA. This adrenaline-packed experience is not to be missed.



Tickets are on sale now at nitrocircus.com. Don’t miss your chance to see the craziest live show in action sports! For more information, visit nitrocircus.com and follow Nitro Circus on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content.


Nitro Circus is proudly supported by its partners Busch Light, Monster Energy, Lucy, Jarritos, Pit Viper & Cardo Systems.


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