How Did This Massive Drop Not Get Dylan Stark Into Rampage?

One of the most talked about controversies around Rampage 2023 was why Dylan Stark was not extended a second invite after his 2022 showing.

He had all the elements lined up: One Rampage under his belt, a stunning submission video, and the people’s overwhelming support.

Watch the premier feature from his Stark For Rampage edit below.

The selection committee’s explanation of why they didn’t select Stark was essentially that they felt that in a very deep field of worthy submissions, it was fair for other riders to get a chance to try their hand at the event.

On one hand, their reasoning makes sense as Dylan scored a 56 last year and ended the day nearly in last place. On the other, many fans and fellow riders feel that he was not given a fair shake in the contest and that combined with his submission video should have earned him a rematch in the Utah desert.

It’s hard to say who’s right at the end of the day, but one thing is for sure: the storyline of Dylan getting back into Rampage and proving the doubters wrong would be about as compelling as it gets.

Hopefully we see him get a chance to see that out next season. In the meantime, here are some more thoughts on this year’s event.

Related: 8 Takeaways From Red Bull Rampage 2023

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