While event participation is invite-only, fans are welcome to come out and watch the athletes moto and surf.
"Anyone can come watch the moto day or surf day" said event co-creator Jeremy Albrecht. "We've always kept it pretty low-key and the fans that have come out have been very respectful of that."
The Pro class is invite only, and this year's roster includes professional AMA and FMX riders such as Josh Grant, Justin Brayton, Robbie Madison, Tara Geiger, Sarah Whitmore, Sean Borkenhagen and Michael Sleeter, as well as former top riders Jeff Emig and Jeff"Chicken" Matiasevich. This year's overall winners will receive one-of-a-kind engraved guitars, courtesy of Fender. The famed guitar company will be giving away a total 12 guitars at the event. SkullCandy and FMF will also give custom trophies for the surf and moto winners.
In addition to the Pro class, there are close to 50 spots open for people from both the moto and surf industries to compete for trophies and bragging rights. It's a first-come, first served format, and there's always a long list of alternates hoping someone doesn't show.
The Toyota Surfercross presented by MuscleMilk is sponsored by Oakley, FMF, Asterisk, Shift, Wahoo's Fish Taco, N-Style, Starwest Motocross Park, Skull Candy, Fender, Yamaha and Kawasaki. Created by Jeremy Albrecht and Mike Parsons, Surfercross has become an event that many pros look forward to each year - it's a laid-back, no-pressure event that combines the overlapping interests of many surf and moto athletes.
