Nitro Circus Live on MBD!

On Thursday 20 February 2014, Special Greg (Travis Pastrana's cousin, and star of the MTV show Nitro Circus), Pro BMX biker, and the first man ever to do a double backflip superman on the megaramp - Ethen Godfrey-Roberts,  and Nitro Circus funny-man 'Crum', joined Martin Bester Drive live at the Monte Casino studio.

 

 

Who are these guys?

 

To give you an idea of who they are and what they get up to on a regular basis, check these clips -

First up, here is Special Greg - doing what he does best - this is a trck he invented, called the 'Special Flip'

Believe it or not, Special Greg was actually groomed to play professional football, but after high school, he decided to do this instead... and we are so glad that he did!

 

On to the next rider, and In what has been called 'The biggest bike trick EVER' this is the trick that put Ethen Godfrey-Roberts on the legendary map in the extreme sports world - A double-backflip-superman! 

 

 

Crum is one of the dudes that has been part of Nitro Circus since the start of the TV series on MTV back in the early 2000's, and is always up to something either involving getting hurt, or getting, well... naked (Yeah he is that guy).

Here is what Crum get's up to whilst on the Nitro Circus Live tour - 

 

 

In what is shaping up to be the BIGGEST Nitro Circus Live show the world has ever seen, there are important travel tips for tomorrow's show at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, here is what you need to remember - 

Arrive Early

-     A large crowd is expected in and around FNB Stadium and the NASREC precinct;

-     Gates open at 17h00. Please arrive early to avoid queues.

-     Beer & beverage gardens will be in operation outside of the Stadium from 12h00.

 

Public Transport

Due to historical traffic congestion at the Stadium, public transport will be the main form of transport to the FNB Stadium. The details are as follows:

 

PARK & RIDE

An extended Park and Ride service will be running from 13h00 till 17h00 at the following locations:

-     Alberton City – R120 return;

-     Cedar Square (Fourways) - R120 return;

-     Coca Cola Dome (Northgate) - R120 return;

-     East Rand Mall - R120 return;

-     Emerald Casino (Vaal) - R160 return;

-     Menlyn Shopping Centre (Pretoria) - R160 return;

-     Silverstar Casino (West Rand) – R120 return;

-     Royal Elephant - R120 return.

 

NOTE: Last bus will depart from the Stadium drop-off point strictly 1 hour after the event.

 

BOOKINGS: From Computicket

ENQUIRIES: [email protected] or [email protected]

 

SHUTTLES

A mini-bus shuttle service will be running from the following Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand & Rosebank locations:

HATFIELD - Shell garage, Festival Street and Burnett Street  (R140 return). Departure time- 14h30.

McDONALDs -Centurion , Heuwel Avenue and Hendrik Verwoerdbug Drive (R120 return). Departure time – 15h00.

McDONALDs –ROSEBANK; Oxford road and Melrose street  (R80 return).  Departure time – 15h00.

To Book a seat please call – Khosina 073 176 1126 or Louisa 082 868 6224

 

METRORAIL

Special Metrorail train services have been laid on for the concert. At a cost of R 40 (return) concert goers will be depart from the following train stations to the NASREC station (FNB Stadium):

Departing from Pretoria (15h54) – passing through Centurion, Irene, Kempton Park, Rhodesfield, Johannesburg and arriving at NASREC at approximately 17h40

Departing from Springs (16h00) and passing through Benoni, Germiston and Johannesburg and arriving at NASREC at approximately 17h35.

The return trains will depart after the concert from the NASREC station at 23h00 or half an hour after the concert- whichever is the later.

Free secured parking is available to ticketholders at most of the stations along the route.  

 

Limited pre-paid Public Parking

Very limited pre-paid public parking is available at NASREC show ground. Bookings can be made from Computicket outlets or by visiting www.computicket.com. Prices are as follows:

-              Inside General – R100

-              Outside general – R80

-              Private Busses – R500

-              Private Minibuses – R250

There is also one parking area to the west of the FNB Stadium priced R250 per vehicle. The few tickets remaining can be purchased at Computicket.  There will be no ticket sales for public parking at the Stadium on the day of the event – no pre-paid ticket no entry.

For public safety reasons - no other general public parking will be allowed in the entire precinct – including areas previously used such as Shareworld - which will be closed;

Illegal (pavement) parking will be strictly regulated by the JMPD.

Disabled Parking

R50 (parking tickets are only available via Computicket customer care 011 340 8000 or 0861 915 8000. If you have any problems making this booking, please contact Stadium Management on 011 247 5300)

 

Recommended Routes to Stadium 

The following dedicated routes have been put in place for the Concert:

General Public

To avoid delays, it is recommended that the general public approach the Stadium from the South via Rand Show Road. Access off M1 and N1 (north & south).

VIP & Hospitality 

To avoid delays, it is recommended that VIP and hospitality ticket holders approach the Stadium from the North via the N17 (access off the N1 – north & south) and from the East via NASREC Road.