Luke Smith back into FreestyleLuke Smith had been a pro freestyle motocrosser (FMX) for eight years Three years ago Luke crashed head first, suffering a severe traumatic brain injury on the eve of 2008. I went to see him in those early days of rehab - he was not good, I came away in tears. Luke's partner, model and TV presenter Katy Thomas, never left Luke's side, re-teaching him how to walk and talk. Katy encouraged him to develop his creative streak. Out of this Moto Mayhem was born, a 'go to whoa' graphic design business, an outlet and inspiration for someone who knows the motor industry inside out ... and upside down. Luke takes up the story: For the commercial I have been jumping a nice 80ft dirt double, built and sculpted to perfection by track builder Carl Sorenson. I have been playing around a few times lately but got my written clearance by the doctors yesterday, and Tuesday was my fourth ride in 3 years and boy did it feel good to start busting some tricks. Katy (www.iamkatythomas.com) and Luke are now engaged.The foam pit will be running again readying for my Big Air Boot Camp training courses set for the start of the New Year and time for me to get upside down on a dirt bike again. Check out some pictures from the days, sorry about the quality! Luke Smith
Luke at the 80' jump Pic taken from Alan H's house - miles away!   Luke coming back from a Superman Switchblade - Indy Just had an update from Lukel: "I have been flat-out over the last couple of weeks with shows as I put together the whole action arena this year at Big Boys Toys and have now 'sealed it' for the next 3 years. We then travelled to India to put on a FMX show in Dehli which was a wild trip but have lots more shows over there now which is great. Then the day after I flew in for two days I have been shooting this tvc. So life has been hectic, but great to be back on a bike and great to be doing tricks again. I have been riding a few times but mainly just play riding at tracks to get the feel of things, this time jumping on a 450 which is feeling great. So when I rolled up to shoot the commercial to see the amazing 80ft dirt kicker Carl Sorenson had built looked like a dream come true that man can sure built great jumps. First hit over a big kicker in 3 years I landed perfect and third jump in I started busting tricks they all seemed to come flooding back. I was tempted to flip it but I figured I would wait and make sure can do a couple good ones on the 450 into the foam before I took it to dirt. Speaking of the foam pit we have been working on getting it all made wider and set up again for me to train and also from January 2012 I will be running Big Air Boot camp training days on getting riders jumping and helping them out with bike setup body position and also some foam pit action. Word spreads fast, I have already had offers for some international rides in 2012 but for now just taking it day by day and having fun, as Christmas is a busy time of year with the Moto Mayhem Custom Graphics, as they make great presents and have a Christmas discount on all decals ordered before the 20th of December.
Here is another picture from the day to see the size of the kicker. Also a shot from me in car from Big Boys Toys drifting. |
and as a Crusty Demon had toured the world. 
