Cleveland – Rev up for victory at the finish line in Ricky Carmichael’s Motocross Matchup, developed by 2XL Games and paired with BlackBox Real Rewards system, to redeem prizes from Lincoln Electric and other participating companies.

Lincoln Electric partnered with 2XL Games as an official sponsor to the new motocross game that is sure to deliver an adrenaline rush to motocross fans from all over the globe.

As contenders race against each other on each of the indoor and outdoor national tracks, they can spot virtual Lincoln Electric banners sporting the company’s logo while battling to earn real-world rewards for in-game achievements, along with the bragging rights of winning.

Currently, riders can race to win a pair of Lincoln Electric Red Line™ welding gloves, awarded to the individual who has the most stunts per week. Visit YourRealRewards.com to view other prizes offered right now.

Carmichael is excited to introduce this game, as it allows him to play against his fans. During play, contenders will know it’s him they are racing against. Carmichael is in the process of building a list of celebrity riders that can join in on the virtual racing action. To keep the game fresh, new competitions are continually added to the game for the opportunity to win special prizes.

To take part in the throttle-thrusting dirt bike racing experience, download the free app via http://itunes.apple.com to any iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.

The Lincoln Electric Company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, welding fume control systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.

2XL Games is a Phoenix based game company that recently released the iTunes hit game 2XL Super Cross. The team at 2XL has been responsible for other big games in the off-road genre like Motocross Madness, Baja Edge of Control, and ATV Off-Road Fury. For more on 2XL please visit www.2XLGames.com.