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With crampons strapped on and axes in hand, Selema Masekela stepped onto a towering wall of ice alongside renowned climber Fay Manners. A single encounter pushed Selema to his limits, both physically and mentally – making it all the more impressive that Fay has chosen to dedicate her life to scaling these vertical ice walls. […]

After Lando Norris’s razor-edge championship win in December of last year for McLaren, Formula 1 racing is back in season. This year will see a big reset as new technical regulations put drivers behind the wheels of cars that demand far more energy management, and many are unhappy about it. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile […]

Some people look up at a sheer mountain cliffside and think about how nice it is to have a safe, cozy home. The thought of going there, let alone attempting to climb such a thing, does not occur to them. Not Fay Manners. The mountains call to her. And now it’s her job to answer. […]

Selema Masekela, host of The Team Ignition Show, got his start hosting the X Games in 2003. What began as a high-energy experiment 30 years ago is now a global sports institution. Legends are made at the X Games, tricks are invented, and the boundaries of what is possible on a skateboard, bike, or snowboard […]

As the crowd echoes fade, many memories from the 2026 Winter Olympics will linger. There were shocking upsets, impressive personal bests, and a medal race that saw Team USA post its most impressive gold medal count in decades. Coming in second to Norway, the United States earned 33 total medals, including 12 gold, 12 silver, […]

When Selema Masekela connected with Australian lifeguard and firefighter Trent “Maxi” Maxwell—known to many from Bondi Rescue—the conversation quickly moved beyond the surface of sirens and surf. As they trained together and stepped into live fire scenarios, Maxi spoke candidly about the discipline, split-second decision-making, and emotional resilience required on the front lines. Their time […]

With a smile that always lit up Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach, Trent “Maxi” Maxwell always dove headfirst into danger whenever someone needed help. Now, he teaches others around Australia and the world how to save themselves and save others. The Early Years At a young age, Maxi was not dreaming of becoming a lifeguard. In […]

The Summer Olympic Games feature disciplines built around fundamental human movements—running, jumping, and throwing—alongside team sports familiar to a broad global audience, such as basketball. The Winter Olympics, by contrast, center on highly specialized, technical events, including big air snowboarding and bobsledding at speeds approaching 80 miles per hour. These disciplines are less accessible to […]

Have you ever seen a viral clip with someone jumping from rooftop to rooftop, vaulting over railings, or running up walls like a comic book character? If so, you’ve experienced parkour, also known as “freerunning.” It’s a smooth, yet creative way to move through any environment, from urban concrete jungles to natural settings around the […]

Long before they were leaping across rooftops, Brodie and Dylan Pawson were glued to obstacle courses on TV — watching elite athletes push speed, agility, and limits. That early obsession would eventually turn city streets into their arena. The identical twin brothers, born in 1994 in Queensland, Australia, would watch the famous Japanese game show […]

After an exhilarating Australian leg, the Nitro Circus “Off the Rails” Tour came to North America for its final events of 2025. And with heart-pounding jumps, high-flying flips, and a few world firsts, these shows have been nothing short of extraordinary. From the first jump to the final roar, Team Ignition was there as a […]

When Selema Masekela stepped into the passenger seat of Emma McDonald’s aircraft, there was no easing in. Within moments, the ground fell away and the flight turned visceral—barrel rolls, snap turns, and an 8G maneuver that pushed the limits of the human body: What is Aerobatic Flying? On a normal airplane flight, even a little […]

Before she was even born, Emma McDonald was destined for flight. Virtually her entire family spends their days in the Australian skies, many of them working professionally as agricultural pilots. But for Emma, the sky awakened something more exciting in her spirit – a call to perform death-defying tricks and stunts in a sport known […]

Explore the top extreme sports moments of 2025, from Lando Norris’ F1 win to record-breaking stunts & daring feats across land, air, and snow.

Freestyle motocross (FMX) trades speed for spectacle—riders launch off massive jumps, flipping and twisting through the air in a high-adrenaline display of style and boundary-pushing skill.

From riding kiddie dirt bikes in Kerang, Australia, to becoming one of the most decorated FMX riders on the planet, Jarryd McNeil has been shredding since day one. The Early Years Jarryd McNeil was born in 1991 on a farm in Kerang, Australia. He says he was first put on a bike when he was […]

Season 1 of The Team Ignition Show pulled viewers into the heart of the action and the minds of the world’s most accomplished and fearless adventure athletes and risk-takers. This December, the video podcast returns for an all-new season, reigniting the conversation with deeper stories, bigger personalities, and a new voice at the helm—the iconic […]

Join Selema Masekela in Season 2 of The Team Ignition Show, as he explores the world’s most daring athletes and adrenaline-fueled adventures.

Team Ignition proudly sponsored Travis Pastrana’s Pastranaland ’25 Pit Bike Championship. We recap the biggest stunts & standout moments.

Are you ready to go off the rails, North America? Because the time has nearly come. Extreme live sports show Nitro Circus is coming back to the United States and Canada, with an epic 11-show lineup across 11 different cities. With all this full-throttle excitement on the horizon, it’s the perfect time for a sneak […]

In this special guest piece, Muay Thai athlete and content creator Niina Carita tells the story of her journey from her first fight to becoming a national champion.

That’s a wrap! The final Australian stop of the Nitro Circus “Off the Rails” show, proudly sponsored by Team Ignition, lit up Sydney’s CommBank Stadium in a one-night-only explosion of FMX, BMX, scooters, and pure spectacle. Fans filled the 360-degree arena as the 15-metre Giganta ramp and pyro blasts lit up the night. It was […]

In 2023, Australians were named the most adventurous people in the world in a global analysis. Spend enough time with an Aussie or in the land Down Under, and you’ll soon start to see why in this Australian adventure guide. The country’s oceans, sand dunes, and mountain ranges create a natural playground for adrenaline junkies. […]