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Austin's first (and certainly not last) year as an X Games host was successful, to say the least. The weekend delivered—by hand, foot, two and four wheels, via ramp, a mighty stellar observation tower, by grass and amphitheater—a remarkable lineup, optimal weather (albeit a bit humid, though it's June in Texas), and back-to-back action sports that kept everyone dancin', taking illegal dips in the venue's pond, and on the edge of their seats.
Read MoreThe countdown is on. In just five days, the X Games will be taking over Austin's Circuit of the Americas for four days of badass action sports and even better music. On Thursday, June 5, X Games will take over downtown Austin for a free event that includes its highly anticipated Skateboard and BMX Vert competitions afront the Capitol—then, featured by Myspace, Holy Ghost! will put on a sure-to-be dancey show at Austin's famed ACL Live Moody Theater on Congress Street—also free.
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