It’s been a while since the 2019 Red Bull Summer Jam ended, and since that time, 1,601 prizes have been awarded to Mad Skills Motocross 2 players all over the United States. As we prepare for a different kind of in-game event later this summer (more details soon!), we thought it would be a good time to finally share some details about grand prize winner Kasie Powers.

Kasie’s name was drawn randomly from the pool of contest entries, which were earned by competing in the free Red Bull Summer Jam last year. Her prize was a once-in-a-lifetime, exclusive ride-day with motocross and supercross legend and Red Bull athlete Ryan Dungey.

The big day took place at Fox Raceway in Pala, California, on January 17, and Kasie attended with her father, from whom she learned to ride as an eight-year-old girl. They’ve been riding together ever since, but perhaps never quite like this.

“It was fantastic,” she says. “I was so excited to get to ride with Ryan and to get to ride where the pros ride! We got to ride all day and the KTM and Red Bull trucks were there to support us until we wanted to leave, which was around 3 pm or so. It is beautiful there, with mountains in the distance, and the sand/dirt combo was perfect for riding after it rained that morning.”

“Ryan was actually just like he seems on TV,” she continues. “He was so personable and down to earth, and a genuinely nice guy. He helped to make the ride day more than I was imagining. He actually rode multiple laps with me a few different times out, and did the same with my dad. The fact that he did those extras really shows the kind of guy he is, and I felt so blessed for this experience.”

Like many real-life motocrossers, Kasie is also a Mad Skills Motocross player. When she can’t be on a real bike, Mad Skills helps to satisfy her passion for the sport.

“I really like playing Mad Skills Motocross,” she says. “It reminds me of actual riding, and it’s fantastic to be able to play on my phone anytime I want. For a while now, I have preferred to play Jam more often than playing Career, as it feels more challenging and you can’t use rockets. You have to perfect making your time faster by how you land and such. I wasn’t playing the Red Bull Summer Jam to win the contest – so this prize was just a bonus.”

That is indeed a heck of a bonus. We’re really glad you had such a great time, Kasie. Thanks so much for playing Mad Skills Motocross, and congratulations again on winning such an epic experience.

