Illusionist Brock Gill recently competed in his first ever competitive dirt bike race at Xtreme World Arenacross in Batesville, MS, winning two races and taking home the first place trophy December 2. Though a practice run the day of the race left Brock with a broken bike, he was able to borrow a Honda CRF-450 from a friend to ride and win the races becoming the Arenacross series points leader.

During the first race, Brock launched from the starting line gaining the “hole shot” lead (taking the lead at the first jump from the starting line) and led the whole race to the finish line.

“After getting the hole shot, I was so excited that I could have gone home right then and been happy forever,” says Brock. “I had no idea that I would win this race. I still had one more race for the day and felt like maybe I just got lucky the first race so I didn’t raise my expectations for the second.”

The second race found Brock without the hole shot lead, but with determination and the cheers of the crowd encouraging him, Brock was able to take the lead in the air on the last big jump to claim his second first place win.

To see a video celebration of Brock’s trophy visit Brock Gill claims 1st place: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2MdJ8Aye3s.

Riding since he was 13, Brock Gill also takes his skill to the stage incorporating his riding skills with his illusions. Currently, Brock is using two dirt bike stunts on his tour: “The Blind Ride,” where he rides blindfolded through the aisles of the audience while popping wheelies and jumping with the motorcycle off the stage, and “Moto Transpo,” where he is chained up inside a paper box and miraculously changes places with another rider that blasts through the paper box on his bike. Brock is also perfecting two new dirt bike stunts to be featured in an upcoming DVD.

Brock, who acted as lead investigator for Discovery Channel’s the “Miracles of Jesus” TV special that originally broadcast during the Christmas 2005 season, has shared the stage with many well known speakers, leaders and artists, including: Franklin Graham, Andy Stanley, John Piper, Kirk Cameron, Luis Palau, Christian Hosoi (legendary skateboard champion), Corey Martinez (BMX rider from X Games 1004-5), David Nasser, Adrian Rogers, Casting Crowns, Relient K, Sonic Flood, Toby Mac, Audio Adrenaline, Third Day, Pillar, Mercy Me and others. He has performed for such organizations as BigStuf Camps, Student Life, In Quest, and on tours such as Winter Jam, Livin’ It with Stephen Baldwin and Christ in Youth’s Believe tour.

Brock Gill’s touring also includes The Freedom Experience (a three-day student outreach event), special one-day outreach events, and events at various camps, conferences, crusades, festivals and other evangelistic outreaches. The latest tour updates, as well as additional Brock Gill information, can be found at www.brockgill.com and www.myspace.com/brockgill.

More information on Arenacross racing can be found at www.xtremeworldproductions.com.