Porter, TX - Premium synthetic lubricant
manufacturer Royal Purple announced
"Monster" Mike Schultz as the subject of its second Outperformer mini-documentary
series for the 2013 season. Schultz, a championship racer with
an impressive list of wins under his belt, is a pioneer in the field of
adaptive action sports.
The five-minute documentary tells Schultz's story of "outperformance,"
including the motivations that drove him to triumph following a devastating
accident; inspiring others to return to extreme sports following potentially
career ending injuries; and how he became one of the best in his field both as
a racer and inventor.
Following a lengthy recovery from a racing accident in 2008 that
resulted in an above-the-knee amputation, Schultz maintained a steadfast
determination to be the best, vowing a return to his career of snowmobile and
motorcycle racing. Unfortunately, existing prosthetic limbs couldn't cope with
the extreme forces or offer the control needed to compete in sports like motocross
and snocross at the level Schultz needed.
Within months of his accident, Schultz started work to develop
a revolutionary model for an artificial limb that relied on finely machined
parts ordinarily used on downhill mountain bikes. He created a prosthesis that
more accurately replicates the user's missing limb and offers unparalleled
control during even the most extreme of sports activities.
The Moto Knee resulted from this early work, and as chief
tester, Schultz would refine the design as he recovered and prepared to return
to racing. Based on the success of the Moto Knee, Shultz founded Biodapt Inc.,
specializing in performance prosthetics and adaptive equipment. His return to
racing yielded five podium finishes and four wins at ESPN's Winter and Summer X
Games for adaptive snocross and supercross.
"Mike Schultz is an incredible inspiration both on- and
off-track," said Royal Purple marketing director Randy Fisher. "His
determination and ability to succeed in spite of what most would have deemed a
career-ending injury is why we feel Mike embodies what it means to `outperform.'"
In addition to Schultz, Royal Purple profiled female drag
and pro stock driver Nicole Lyons earlier this year as part of its Outperformers
series. A third and final Outperformer will be announced later this
year to conclude the 2013 series season. Other videos from the first season can
be viewed by visiting the Royal Purple website, www.royalpurple.com.
