Friday, December 3, 2010 12:33pm PST

This years star of New Years Eve

By: Nate Hoppes

Who is Levi LaVallee?

Simple, he's a seven-time Winter X Games medalist and champion snocross racer, but you knew that right?
He's also gained notoriety for attempting a double backflip at Winter X Games 13 on his snowmobile. He's accomplished pretty much everything there is to achieve in snocross racing, that is until now.

If you haven't heard of Levi, you will soon, he's about to become a household name when he attempts to launch his snowmobile 301 feet over the San Diego harbor this New Years Eve live on ESPN. He hopes to follow in the footsteps of fellow Red Bull Athletes to successfully set a world record attempt on national television.

Check out this clip getting to know what motivates Levi to attempt to set this world record.

Channels: Outdoor

Tags: levi lavalleeRed Bull

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