Top 15 X Games athletes on Twitter
The top 15 X Games athletes on Twitter
With X Games Austin 2015 quickly approaching, XGames.com took the time to survey the top X Games athletes on social media, including Twitter. Who's got the biggest following? From Scott Speed (64,500) all the way up to Ryan Sheckler (2.62 million), the top X Games athletes on Twitter have quite the social networks built up. What follows are the top 15 X Games athletes on Twitter, along with links to follow them and grow their fan base even further.
With X Games Austin 2015 quickly approaching, XGames.com took the time to survey the top X Games athletes on social media, including Twitter. Who's got the biggest following? From Scott Speed (64,500) all the way up to Ryan Sheckler (2.62 million), the top X Games athletes on Twitter have quite the social networks built up. What follows are the top 15 X Games athletes on Twitter, along with links to follow them and grow their fan base even further.
15. Scott Speed
Winner of X Games Foz -- his first rallycross race ever -- Scott Speed has one of the most accomplished resumes on the roster. He is a former Sprint Cup driver and one of a handful of Americans who have competed in the prestigious Formula 1 race series. A calculated, smooth driver, Speed won his second X Games gold in Austin in 2014. While Speed is one of two drivers to win RallyCross gold twice, he's hoping to become the first to do it back-to-back in Austin in 2015. And he'll have 64,500 Twitter followers waiting for medal news. Follow Scott Speed here: @scottspeed
Winner of X Games Foz -- his first rallycross race ever -- Scott Speed has one of the most accomplished resumes on the roster. He is a former Sprint Cup driver and one of a handful of Americans who have competed in the prestigious Formula 1 race series. A calculated, smooth driver, Speed won his second X Games gold in Austin in 2014. While Speed is one of two drivers to win RallyCross gold twice, he's hoping to become the first to do it back-to-back in Austin in 2015. And he'll have 64,500 Twitter followers waiting for medal news. Follow Scott Speed here: @scottspeed
14. Brian Deegan
As co-founder of the Metal Mulisha, Brian Deegan is one of the most recognizable names in action sports, and his Twitter following is now up to 79,300. He first earned 10 X Games medals in Moto X before making the transition to Rally Car in 2009 where he has garnered four more podiums. In 2010, Deegan surprised when he earned double silver in Racing and RallyCross and in 2011, he upgraded to RallyCross gold. Starting last in the final at X Games 2012, Deegan scrapped his way to bronze, making a great drive. Follow along with Deegan here: @mmgeneral
As co-founder of the Metal Mulisha, Brian Deegan is one of the most recognizable names in action sports, and his Twitter following is now up to 79,300. He first earned 10 X Games medals in Moto X before making the transition to Rally Car in 2009 where he has garnered four more podiums. In 2010, Deegan surprised when he earned double silver in Racing and RallyCross and in 2011, he upgraded to RallyCross gold. Starting last in the final at X Games 2012, Deegan scrapped his way to bronze, making a great drive. Follow along with Deegan here: @mmgeneral
13. Bucky Lasek
A seasoned X Games competitor, Bucky Lasek races RallyCross, skates vert, and swept the 2013 Global X Games season with four back-to-back gold medals in Skateboard Vert. He's also got a few Skateboard Vert Doubles medals under his belt. And his social following is nothing to scoff at either. Lasek has 84,800 Twitter followers, and 124,000 followers on Instagram. Follow along with the man himself here: @buckylasek
A seasoned X Games competitor, Bucky Lasek races RallyCross, skates vert, and swept the 2013 Global X Games season with four back-to-back gold medals in Skateboard Vert. He's also got a few Skateboard Vert Doubles medals under his belt. And his social following is nothing to scoff at either. Lasek has 84,800 Twitter followers, and 124,000 followers on Instagram. Follow along with the man himself here: @buckylasek
12. Jeremy Stenberg
One of the most naturally talented dirt bike riders to compete at X Games and one of the OGs of freestyle going back to 1998, X Games Austin will be Stenberg's 21st appearance. He owns 14 X Games medals from five disciplines. His fan-voted Best Whip gold medals prove Stenberg isn't just one of the most gifted freestylers, he's one of the most popular. And here's the proof: Stenberg has 111,000 Twitter followers and his Instagram is now up to 314,000 followers. Follow Stenberg here: @twitchthis
One of the most naturally talented dirt bike riders to compete at X Games and one of the OGs of freestyle going back to 1998, X Games Austin will be Stenberg's 21st appearance. He owns 14 X Games medals from five disciplines. His fan-voted Best Whip gold medals prove Stenberg isn't just one of the most gifted freestylers, he's one of the most popular. And here's the proof: Stenberg has 111,000 Twitter followers and his Instagram is now up to 314,000 followers. Follow Stenberg here: @twitchthis
11. Robby Gordon
The most accomplished and versatile driver ever to compete at X Games (yes, including RallyCross), Robby Gordon has done it all, from open-wheel to NASCAR to off-road. He is perhaps most regarded for his off-road accomplishments. He's a three-time Baja 1000 winner, four-time Baja 500 winner and an X Games Austin 2014 bronze medalist in Stadium Super Truck. He's also got a load of Twitter followers, now at 115,000. Follow along with Gordon's adventures here: @RobbyGordon
The most accomplished and versatile driver ever to compete at X Games (yes, including RallyCross), Robby Gordon has done it all, from open-wheel to NASCAR to off-road. He is perhaps most regarded for his off-road accomplishments. He's a three-time Baja 1000 winner, four-time Baja 500 winner and an X Games Austin 2014 bronze medalist in Stadium Super Truck. He's also got a load of Twitter followers, now at 115,000. Follow along with Gordon's adventures here: @RobbyGordon
10. Tanner Foust
A stunt driver and TV host by profession, Tanner, 40, switched from Formula DRIFT in 2011 to focus on rallycross like the European Rallycross and Global RallyCross Championships. He's the most decorated rally driver with nine X Games Rally Car medals, including four gold, two silver and three bronze. X Games 2014 was the first time Foust missed a RallyCross final but he's hoping his new VW Beetle will help regain his supremacy in 2015. And he has 174,000 Twitter followers backing his every move. Follow Foust here: @TannerFoust
A stunt driver and TV host by profession, Tanner, 40, switched from Formula DRIFT in 2011 to focus on rallycross like the European Rallycross and Global RallyCross Championships. He's the most decorated rally driver with nine X Games Rally Car medals, including four gold, two silver and three bronze. X Games 2014 was the first time Foust missed a RallyCross final but he's hoping his new VW Beetle will help regain his supremacy in 2015. And he has 174,000 Twitter followers backing his every move. Follow Foust here: @TannerFoust
9. Nyjah Huston
Nyjah is by far the best contest street skater of the past several years. At just 19, the California native owns four of the last six XG Skateboard Street gold medals awarded (including at all three 2013 XG stops he attended), two of the four Street League championship rings and is coming off another big year that included the exclusive release of a video part for ABC's "World of X Games." And he tweets a lot, usually about competition runs and his collection of cars. Currently, Huston is at 174,000 Twitter followers. Follow Huston here: @Nyjah_Huston
Nyjah is by far the best contest street skater of the past several years. At just 19, the California native owns four of the last six XG Skateboard Street gold medals awarded (including at all three 2013 XG stops he attended), two of the four Street League championship rings and is coming off another big year that included the exclusive release of a video part for ABC's "World of X Games." And he tweets a lot, usually about competition runs and his collection of cars. Currently, Huston is at 174,000 Twitter followers. Follow Huston here: @Nyjah_Huston
8. Bob Burnquist
Seven-time XG Big Air champ Bob Burnquist is all about skating and flying. Between those two things, he's rarely on the ground. Bob is one of just three athletes to have competed in every X Games summer event, and he has earned 26 XG medals, the most in XG history. And because he's from Brazil but lives in Southern California, Burnquist is one of the few X Games athletes to tweet in both English and Portuguese. Currently, Burnquist is craving Skateboard Big Air redemption heading into Austin, and he has 183,000 Twitter followers on his side. Follow Burnquist here: @bobburnquist
Seven-time XG Big Air champ Bob Burnquist is all about skating and flying. Between those two things, he's rarely on the ground. Bob is one of just three athletes to have competed in every X Games summer event, and he has earned 26 XG medals, the most in XG history. And because he's from Brazil but lives in Southern California, Burnquist is one of the few X Games athletes to tweet in both English and Portuguese. Currently, Burnquist is craving Skateboard Big Air redemption heading into Austin, and he has 183,000 Twitter followers on his side. Follow Burnquist here: @bobburnquist
7. Torey Pudwill
Torey Pudwill won Transworld's Street Skater of the Year in 2011 by sheer force of will, attacking pro skateboarding the way a true professional should. The 24-year-old has relentless drive and a positive attitude and skates the highest ledges with some of the most technical combos in the game. His epic section in Plan B's "True" video cemented his status as a legendary skateboarder, and his Twitter following is on lock. Pudwill has 195,000 Twitter followers, and it's growing by the day. Follow T-Puds here: @ToreyPudwill
Torey Pudwill won Transworld's Street Skater of the Year in 2011 by sheer force of will, attacking pro skateboarding the way a true professional should. The 24-year-old has relentless drive and a positive attitude and skates the highest ledges with some of the most technical combos in the game. His epic section in Plan B's "True" video cemented his status as a legendary skateboarder, and his Twitter following is on lock. Pudwill has 195,000 Twitter followers, and it's growing by the day. Follow T-Puds here: @ToreyPudwill
6. Shane O'Neill
Shane O'Neill is a 24-year-old Aussie ripper known for video game-like technical combos, a soft-spoken demeanor and gentle personality. He got on Nike at the age of 14 and has been strategic about choosing sponsors ever since. And although he's a man of few words, he's not afraid to post pics or chat about the latest competition he's skating on Twitter. O'Neill currently boasts 198,000 followers on Twitter. Follow O'Neill here: @shanejoneill
Shane O'Neill is a 24-year-old Aussie ripper known for video game-like technical combos, a soft-spoken demeanor and gentle personality. He got on Nike at the age of 14 and has been strategic about choosing sponsors ever since. And although he's a man of few words, he's not afraid to post pics or chat about the latest competition he's skating on Twitter. O'Neill currently boasts 198,000 followers on Twitter. Follow O'Neill here: @shanejoneill
5. Paul Rodriguez
Paul Rodriguez is among the most accomplished, decorated and notable skateboarders ever. The 29-year-old has 8 XG medals in 13 appearances (four gold) and lucrative sponsorship deals with major companies. Now he's taking it to a new level, extending his successful lifestyle brand Primitive into a full skate brand and producing epic skate videos for Mountain Dew. P-Rod's Twitter following is next level (421,000 followers), and he's always down to chat with eager fans. Follow P-Rod here: @prod84
Paul Rodriguez is among the most accomplished, decorated and notable skateboarders ever. The 29-year-old has 8 XG medals in 13 appearances (four gold) and lucrative sponsorship deals with major companies. Now he's taking it to a new level, extending his successful lifestyle brand Primitive into a full skate brand and producing epic skate videos for Mountain Dew. P-Rod's Twitter following is next level (421,000 followers), and he's always down to chat with eager fans. Follow P-Rod here: @prod84
4. Nelson Piquet Jr.
The first Brazilian ever to win races in NASCAR-sanctioned events (four in 2012), Nelson Piquet Jr. comes from a racing legacy. His father is a three-time winner of the overall Formula One title. Piquet is no slouch either and has competed in both Formula 1 and NASCAR Nationwide. He has never medaled at an X Games, but his sights are set on gold in Austin, and his 429,000 Twitter followers are all pulling for him. Follow Piquet Jr. here: @NelsonPiquet
The first Brazilian ever to win races in NASCAR-sanctioned events (four in 2012), Nelson Piquet Jr. comes from a racing legacy. His father is a three-time winner of the overall Formula One title. Piquet is no slouch either and has competed in both Formula 1 and NASCAR Nationwide. He has never medaled at an X Games, but his sights are set on gold in Austin, and his 429,000 Twitter followers are all pulling for him. Follow Piquet Jr. here: @NelsonPiquet
3. Ken Block
One of the most exciting drivers on the roster, Ken Block never gives up during a race, even if his car is on fire. A five-time XG Rally Car medalist, he has earned global fame due to his incredible promotional efforts and shrewd marketing, including the viral Gymkhana series. And Ken Block is big on social media. He boasts 429,000 Twitter followers, who tune into to read about Block's latest racing exploits. Follow Block here: @kblock43
One of the most exciting drivers on the roster, Ken Block never gives up during a race, even if his car is on fire. A five-time XG Rally Car medalist, he has earned global fame due to his incredible promotional efforts and shrewd marketing, including the viral Gymkhana series. And Ken Block is big on social media. He boasts 429,000 Twitter followers, who tune into to read about Block's latest racing exploits. Follow Block here: @kblock43
2. Travis Pastrana
On a RallyCross roster full of stars, Travis Pastrana is still the biggest name. Of course, he's one of the biggest names in action sports, period. A 17-time XG medalist, Pastrana is the first person to land a double backflip on a motorcycle, and he's one of the most decorated X Games Moto X athletes in history. Between a full Nitro Circus Live schedule and his show on MTV, Pastrana's social following is nothing to scoff at either. He boasts 943,000 followers on Twitter. Follow Pastrana here: @TravisPastrana
On a RallyCross roster full of stars, Travis Pastrana is still the biggest name. Of course, he's one of the biggest names in action sports, period. A 17-time XG medalist, Pastrana is the first person to land a double backflip on a motorcycle, and he's one of the most decorated X Games Moto X athletes in history. Between a full Nitro Circus Live schedule and his show on MTV, Pastrana's social following is nothing to scoff at either. He boasts 943,000 followers on Twitter. Follow Pastrana here: @TravisPastrana
1. Ryan Sheckler
And then there was Ryan Sheckler. One of the most powerful and dominant skateboarders on the planet, the 24-year-old native of San Clemente, California, has been on a board since he was 18 months old. He won his first XG gold in SKB Park at age 13 (the youngest XG gold medalist in history) and has accumulated six XG medals. And his Twitter following is at the top when it comes to X Games athletes. At 2.62 million followers, he currently boasts the most Twitter followers of any X Games athlete. Follow Sheckler's exploits here: @RyanSheckler
And then there was Ryan Sheckler. One of the most powerful and dominant skateboarders on the planet, the 24-year-old native of San Clemente, California, has been on a board since he was 18 months old. He won his first XG gold in SKB Park at age 13 (the youngest XG gold medalist in history) and has accumulated six XG medals. And his Twitter following is at the top when it comes to X Games athletes. At 2.62 million followers, he currently boasts the most Twitter followers of any X Games athlete. Follow Sheckler's exploits here: @RyanSheckler