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Monday, October 28, 2002

By Eric Nemeth
HuckJam Arena Tour Correspondent

Ronnie Faisst, who learned to master a dirt bike while growing up less than an hour from Philadelphia in Somers Point, NJ, will rock the First Union Center during Tony Hawk Boom Boom HuckJam Arena Tour 2002 on Monday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. Faisst will display his superior motocross skills with legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, BMX-masters Mat Hoffman and Dave Mirra, and other top motocross riders Clifford Adoptante and Mike Cinqmars, in a night of pyrotechnics, alternative action sports, and punk rock music performed by Social Distortion.

Since the age of five, Faisst has been riding dirt bikes and training in the martial arts. His brown belt in Gojuryu and continuous practice in karate, kickboxing, wrestling, and grappling has led to his nickname of "Kung Fu Faisst." His participation in the martial arts teaches lessons that have made him one of the world's best in motocross, including proper breathing techniques, reacting without hesitation, remaining focused, and controlling energy while staying positive.

Faisst is recognized for his daredevil performances in numerous Fleshwound Films productions, which took place in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The vividly tattooed Faisst is one of four members of the Metal Mulisha, a collection of motocross athletes who ride, train, and compete with each other.

Tony Hawk created the amazing tour to allow all fans to witness a unique production of the best athletes in BMX, motocross, and skateboarding with explosive high-flying action, heart pounding music and pyrotechnic displays. Tickets to the Tony Hawk Boom Boom HuckJam Arena Tour 2002 are now available at the First Union Center box office and all Ticketmaster locations throughout the Delaware Valley. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling (215) 336-2000 or (856) 338-9000 or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets are priced at $25, $40, and $75. Those interesting in personally meeting an athlete can purchase Lower Level Club Box packages for only $86 that includes an athlete Meet and Greet, dinner with soft drinks, cash bar, and other club box amenities. To meet an athlete in the Club Box package or for group tickets call (215) 389-9543.

Comcast-Spectacor is the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment firm which owns the First Union Center, the First Union Spectrum, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Philadelphia Phantoms, Flyers Skate Zone, Comcast SportsNet, and the Bowie Baysox, the Delmarva Shorebirds and Frederick Keys Baseball Teams, all affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles. Comcast-Spectacor is also the principal owner of Global-Spectrum, which manages public assembly facilities and events worldwide.