Also featured as a playable character is current 790 KABC radio and sports broadcaster and model Leeann Tweeden, who was also a former motocross announcer.

[30][31][32] In Japan, where the PS2 version was localized under the name Freekstyle Motocross[b] and published by Electronic Arts on October 3, 2002, Famitsu gave it a score of 27 out of 40.

[8] Entertainment Weekly gave the PS2 version an A− and said: "With a great two-player head-to-head mode and 100 over-the-top stunts to perform, this makes regular motocross games look downright dull by comparison".

[29] FHM gave it four stars out of five and said it had "splendid gameplay topped by highly-involving action and some nice comedy touches".

[33] The Cincinnati Enquirer gave the PS2 and GameCube versions four stars out of five: "This title feels as good as it looks thanks to its tight and responsive handling".