LAS VEGAS - When Pastrana and some comrades plunged from the Palms Tower and into the night sky, things were just getting started.

From all indications, Big Air Bash VII went off without a hitch at its new locale - the Palms Casino Resort. Pit bike races, flying moto's and quads, celebs from the action-sports world, dozens of sick rides, lights, cameras, prizes... and finishing off with a concert from delirious guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

In town filming for MTV, Pastrana and buddies Scott Palmer and Eric Roner jumped from the 53rd floor while Godfrey Entertainment cameras were rolling for upcoming Nitro Circus movies. Those dudes are just sick...

Too bad the night had to end... for some of us.

You all have seen it. We’ve had it on the show circuit since 2003. And now they’re gonna see it in the largest country on the planet.

KICKER’s nasty little 2003 Dodge Neon SRT4 becomes the “car czar” at the end of this year when KICKER distributor Alcom of Russia seizes control of the ride to parade in front of its citizens. Lev Martirosian is the founder and owner of Alcom.

Our Russian friends recently purchased the hot demo from KICKER so they could use it for their events, where in-car entertainment, or ICE in the Old World, is a popular and growing hobby. The SRT4 will soon make its way to New Jersey where a transportation company will ship it east.

“Sounds like the car is in great condition,” said Randy Davis, KICKER European Sales Manager. “We want to thank KICKER for making this work for Lev. He is really excited about it.”

“We’re stoked that the SRT4 is going to Lev so he can begin showing it in his market,” said Kevin Campbell, KICKER Global Marketing Director.

The SRT4 is legendary in KICKER circles, making countless car shows and events the last three years. Debuting at the 2003 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the original intent of the tough tuner was to showcase KICKER’s cutting-edge SS Component Speakers, which also made their first appearance at the ’03 show.

Shortly after, DaimlerChrysler announced it would be using KICKER components as original equipment in its 2004 SRT4 cars, which is basically a hopped-up version of Neon. This jackrabbit laid rubber right off the dealership lot, carrying around 230-horse, 250-lbs.-ft. of torque, turbocharged, and a 0-to-60 time in less than six seconds. With an insatiable taste for speed, the KICKER guys added a MOPAR Stage 1 Turbo Upgrade Kit on top of that. Psychotic.

Transcending SS Components, beastly 12-inch SoloX Subwoofers, unbending SX Amplifier power, video screens, performance… the SRT4 is a masterpiece, it’s fast, and now it’s Russian.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Catch the premiere of the Southern Comfort Tour-Local Exposure DVD this Friday, October 13, just one of the events coinciding with this weekend’s Dew Action Sports Tour’s PlayStation® Pro. Be one of the first to view the DVD with everyone else and get free BBQ courtesy of DC Shoes at The Mesh Skatepark at 9 p.m.

Each year the Local Exposure Tour sets out in search of unknown BMX talent, and at the end of the tour one fortunate local BMXer will be voted on by the crew to join the next tour. It’s all about giving local kids and insane riders much deserved coverage.

The 2007 L.E.T. is set to cover the Southwestern states of Arizona and California. If you ride or own a skate park and would like the Tour to visit you, email propermanagement@hotmail.com. For directions or info to The Mesh go to www.meshskatepark.com or call 407-657-2002.

And don’t forget to check out the Dew Action Tour beginning Thursday, October 12, featuring KICKER athletes with podium time! See the Dew Tour on the tube on USA, Universal HD, and NBC.

Local Exposure Tour is brought to you by the following sponsors: KICKER, Boost Mobile, DC Shoes, Bell Helmets, Mountain Dew, Specialized Bicycles, and Fox. The tour champion also received a one-year flow sponsorship from DC Shoes and MirraCo bicycles.