David Michael "Dave" Mirra was a BMX legend and the host of The Inferno and The Inferno II. He was preceded by Jonny Moseley, and succeeded by TJ Lavin who took over as permanent host on the following season, The Gauntlet 2.
Biography[]
Retrieved from MTV.com
The Inferno[]In the early 80's, a young kid named Dave Mirra noticed some older guys riding BMX in his neighborhood and he instantly became hooked. A few years later, Dave started to attract national attention for his flatland skills and was eventually sponsored by Haro Bicycles. In 1992, Dave turned pro and quickly made a name for himself with his talent and style. A year later, Dave experienced a personal and professional setback when he was struck by a drunk driver while crossing a street. He suffered major injuries and after many months of recovery, he starting getting back into BMX and by the time the first X-Games came around, he was ready. He continues to ride to this day and push his own limits. A familiar face to MTV, you may recognize him from his appearance as a coach on Made or as a victim on Punk'd.
The Inferno II[]In the early 80's, a young kid named Dave Mirra noticed some older guys riding BMX in his neighborhood and he instantly became hooked. A few years later, Dave started to attract national attention for his flatland skills and was eventually sponsored by Haro Bicycles. In 1992, Dave turned pro and quickly made a name for himself with his talent and style. A year later, Dave experienced a personal and professional setback when he was struck by a drunk driver while crossing a street. He suffered major injuries and after many months of recovery, he starting getting back into BMX and by the time the first X-Games came around, he was ready. He continues to ride to this day and push his own limits. This second-time host is a familiar face to MTV, you may recognize him from his appearance as a coach on Made or as a victim on Punk'd. We're glad he's back to host this season of The Inferno II. |