World Championship on CBS Sunday

For the sixth-consecutive year the Nissan Xterra World Championship airs on CBS on Super Bowl Sunday. The hour-long Sports Spectacular is one of the largest productions filmed on Maui. More than 25 cameras along the entire course bring this spectacular event to viewers nationwide.

Underwater shots show the churning madness racers face on the 1.5-kilometer swim at Makena Beach. Film crews cling to the steep slopes of Haleakala to capture the gear-grinding climb up a section of the 30-kilometer mountain bike course called Heartbreak Hill. Joining the legion of fans at the end of the 11-kilometer trail run, camera men film the crowning moments of the day as finishers pass under the arch and etched thier names in the XTERRA history books.

Expect to be moved, inspired, and ready to take on your own XTERRA Challenge.

Features

Bobby McMullen – With the help of his guide Mark Shaw, the blind Redding, CA resident conquered Maui's rugged, off-road course.

Ed Hudcovic and Kalyn English – He’s the oldest and she’s the youngest competitor at the 2006 race. During the filming the teen and the retiree discover a mutual respect for each other’s accomplishments in the sport.

Mel and Nico – The pro champs took home the overall titles and earned starring roles in the show. Canadian Melanie McQuaid became the first female to earn multiple XTERRA world titles. Frenchman Nico Lebrun blazed on the bike to take the big win after two years of runner-up finishes at Maui.

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