Andy MacDonaldTop skateboard and BMX stars from the X Games have added the world s largest regional theme park company to their tour schedule this summer, when the Grab Some Air Tour presented by Air Force Reserve makes stops at several Six Flags locations across the U.S.

The action kicks off this weekend on June 5 & 6 at Six Flags New England in Springfield, Mass., where during multiple shows daily, pros from the ASA Action Sports World Tour will take on the 12-foot tall half-pipe, thrilling fans with huge airs and amazing aerial stunts.
Showing off his elite BMX skills this weekend will be Koji Kraft (Addison, Ill.), who, at only 27 years old, is already considered one of the most accomplished riders in BMX.

He competed in his first Pro contest in early 2000 and has been impressing fans and judges ever since with his trick variations and no-limits attitude. Kraft is a rare BMX pro who competes in multiple disciplines of the sport: street, vert and dirt, constantly pushing himself to the edge and winning medals in the process.

Joining Kraft is BMX athlete Jay Eggleston of Littleton, Colo. With 10 X Games appearances, more than 80 career top-10 finishes and the biggest airs in the business, Eggleston is considered one of the elite vert riders on the planet.

Displaying his BMX flatland skills will be Trevor Meyer (Little Rock, Ark), who possesses the extreme dedication, concentration and commitment it takes to excel in the flatland discipline. Trevor, who won gold at the X Games first three BMX flatland contests and a bronze in 2003, is one of the more esteemed flatland BMX riders in the industry.

Anthony Furlong (Tampa, Fla.) and Jay Stevason (Toronto, Canada) make up the show s skateboard contingent. Furlong, a pro since 1998, has an impressive list of top-10 results at major competitions. Stevason is one of the best vert skateboarders to ever come out of Canada, consistently landing 720s and 540 variations, which led him to much success in the Vans Triple Crown Series.

Six Flags New England is the only place to experience the excitement of the Grab Some Air Tour this weekend, and only Six Flags New England visitors can enjoy all the fun. All performances are free with park admission or a season pass and include an opportunity for autographs and photos after each show. Show times are 1:30, 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. each day.

For more information about Six Flags New England, please contact Melissa Pinkerton at mpinkert@sftp.com or visit www.sixflags.com