“Wheelz”: Extreme Sports Enthusiast
Take a ride on the wild side with Aaron, who lets nothing slow him down, as he follows his passion for competition and performing.
(DESCRIPTION)
The grill of a RAM truck. Riders in a skatepark in the background.
Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham in a helmet.
(SPEECH)
Growing up, I was
always a huge fan
of watching X-Games, and
I just really
idolized pro BMXers and, you know, the
pro skaters, and I
just thought: "Man, like, that looks like
a lot of fun."
(DESCRIPTION)
Fotheringham rotates his wheelchair 180 degrees in the air at the end of a ramp
(SPEECH)
For me, my spina
bifida never really
felt like it was
holding me back because, you know, it's
something I've always dealt with.
I honestly feel super, super blessed to have a wheelchair -- and not just the chair itself, but, like, the opportunities that have come along with it.
(DESCRIPTION)
A pickup equipped with a crane holds a wheelchair in the air. Fotheringham uses a device inside the
cab to control the crane, as he sits outside the driver's seat.
(SPEECH)
Being able to go
to the park and
being able to try
new things, I'd say
that's kind of
what keeps me motivated.
So, I actually had the opportunity to be able to name the sport, and it's called "WCMX," wheelchair motocross. So, it's BMX but with a wheelchair and, you know, cruising around parks and doing tricks.
(DESCRIPTION)
He rolls up a ramp and turns a back flip in the air
He pushes himself back into his chair after hitting a wall
(SPEECH)
To me, living forward
is getting back up
and trying again. Having the right vehicle
for me is
a huge part of
what I do. It's
a huge part of
my lifestyle to be
able to, you know,
have a truck that
takes me where I
need to get, and
I'm super excited to
be able to
team up with a
company that enables me to be able
to drive the truck
of my dreams and
makes life easier.
(DESCRIPTION)
Text, hashtag I Live Forward. DriveAbility FCA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. hashtag I Live Forward,
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and Ram are registered trademarks of F.C.A. US LLC. Fiat is a registered trademark of F.C.A. Group
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It Gets the Job Done
Are you ready to work? Because with a highway range of up to 950 miles*, the Ram 1500 can get you to any job, anywhere.
*Based on EPA estimated 29 mpg hwy 4x2 Ecodiesel engine and available 33-gallon fuel tank. Actual mileage may vary.
Capability Is King
With a standard TorqueFlite® 8 eight-speed automatic transmission, a high-strength steel frame and so much more, the Ram 1500 is the truck for any kind of driver and every job.
In It for the Long Haul
The Ram 1500 equipped with an available EcoDiesel V6 engine and eight-speed transmission offers a
highway fuel economy of 29 mpg*.
*EPA estimated 29 mpg hwy 4x2 Eccodiesel engine. Actual mileage may vary.
Always in Control
With adaptive equipment like hand controls made for steering, braking and accelerating, you can stay in control without sacrificing your amazing driving experience.
"To me, living forward is getting back up and trying again." — Wheelz
Keep It Together
Make sure your gear is all in one place with an available class-exclusive RamBox® Cargo Management System.
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That's Right For You
(DESCRIPTION)
The grill of a RAM truck. Riders in a skatepark in the background.
Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham in a helmet.
(SPEECH)
Growing up, I was
always a huge fan
of watching X-Games, and
I just really
idolized pro BMXers and, you know, the
pro skaters, and I
just thought: "Man, like, that looks like
a lot of fun."
(DESCRIPTION)
Fotheringham rotates his wheelchair 180 degrees in the air at the end of a ramp
(SPEECH)
For me, my spina
bifida never really
felt like it was
holding me back because, you know, it's
something I've always dealt with.
I honestly feel super, super blessed to have a wheelchair -- and not just the chair itself, but, like, the opportunities that have come along with it.
(DESCRIPTION)
A pickup equipped with a crane holds a wheelchair in the air. Fotheringham uses a device inside the
cab to control the crane, as he sits outside the driver's seat.
(SPEECH)
Being able to go
to the park and
being able to try
new things, I'd say
that's kind of
what keeps me motivated.
So, I actually had the opportunity to be able to name the sport, and it's called "WCMX," wheelchair motocross. So, it's BMX but with a wheelchair and, you know, cruising around parks and doing tricks.
(DESCRIPTION)
He rolls up a ramp and turns a back flip in the air
He pushes himself back into his chair after hitting a wall
(SPEECH)
To me, living forward
is getting back up
and trying again. Having the right vehicle
for me is
a huge part of
what I do. It's
a huge part of
my lifestyle to be
able to, you know,
have a truck that
takes me where I
need to get, and
I'm super excited to
be able to
team up with a
company that enables me to be able
to drive the truck
of my dreams and
makes life easier.
(DESCRIPTION)
Text, hashtag I Live Forward. DriveAbility FCA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. hashtag I Live Forward,
F.C.A. US DriveAbility.com. Copyright 2019 F.C.A. US LLC. All rights reserved. Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
and Ram are registered trademarks of F.C.A. US LLC. Fiat is a registered trademark of F.C.A. Group
Marketing. S.P.A. used under license by F.C.A. US LLC.
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To make his life and drive easier, Aaron equipped his Ram 1500 with a chair lift and hand controls. Find the equipment that’s right for you.
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