Monday, April 25, 2011

Former Supercross Rider Jimmy Button Completes Emotional Ride at Daytona International Speedway

Once paralyzed, motocross rider completes ride across America with victory lap around Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Jimmy Button reached his goal on Sunday – standing on top of the box inside Gatorade Victory Lane at historic Daytona International Speedway spraying champagne in celebration.


Jimmy Button at the head of the pack on his victory lap around Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. (Photo credit: Robby Lyons)

Button, a former motocross rider once paralyzed in a Supercross practice accident 11 years ago, rode 2,428 miles from San Diego, Calif., to Daytona International Speedway with the objective of raising money for spinal cord research. Along with his trainer and longtime friend Cory Worf, he completed his ride with a victory lap around the storied 2.5-mile tri-oval.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/former-supercross-rider-jimmy-button-completes-emotional-ride-at-daytona-international-speedway

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