Todd Potter claimed Gold in the Moto X Best Whip Final Friday night after he took more than half of the votes.
X Games 16 gave fans the chance to vote for their winner for the event held at The Staples Center in LA.
Todd Potter claimed top spot with 52% of the votes via text message, his nearest competitor being Australian Jarryd McNeil who managed 19% of the votes.
“I felt great tonight, and thank you for voting for me,” said Potter. “This event has always been good to me. I am already considering how I can take it to the next level for next year.”
The crowd reaction for the California native was immense every time Potter took his turn.
Rookie McNeil took his first X Games medal with 19% of the votes followed by Jeremy Stenbery with 11%.
Event Highlights
1. Todd Potter Temecula, Calif. 52% 2. Jarryd McNeil Yarrawonga, Australia 19% 3. Jeremy Stenberg Winchester, Calif. 11% 4. Beau Bamburg Gresham, Ore. 7% 5. Josh Grant Riverside, Calif. 6% 6. Josh Hansen Murrieta, Calif. 3%
