CELEBRATION, Fla. — Action-sport guru Chuck Carothers is a familiar face to X Games fans.

But in July, Huck-a-Chuck will opt for something even more alternative: Carothers will battle other ATV riders in a new event called Terracross at ESPN's Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge.

Terracross combines archery and ATV racing over rugged terrain. Armed with bows and arrows, Carothers and his opponents will navigate over rocks, water hazards and jumps, taking aim at targets while racing in a head-to-head battle to the finish line.

The top prize is $7,500 and the first ever Terracross title bestowed by the Great Outdoor Games, slated to be held July 7-10 at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla.

Riders will speed through the course, but are penalized for missing targets, losing cargo, hitting obstacles or losing control of the ATV.

"I grew up four-wheelin' and have always enjoyed it," said the ESPN X Games 10 Moto X Best Trick gold medalist. "What makes this event so cool is that it's one of a kind. There's never been a race like this before and it's going to be a real challenge for everybody."

Though he rarely competes in contests, Carothers has managed to become a star in the world of freestyle motocross.

He made a name for himself at the X Games 10 Best Trick competition with a radical move dubbed the Carolla. It was the first ever body varial — a trick in which after launching off the ramp he placed both hands on the seat with legs extended out, then twisted completely around while parallel to the bike. And it earned Carothers a gold medal.

But will he be able to hold his own on an ATV?

"Terracross has the broadest cross-section of athletes competing at the Great Outdoor Games," said Tes Sewell of MXi, a California television and live event production company and the ATV sport organizer.

"We've got freestylers, a stunt man, a filmmaker and a snocross racer competing. Everyone has a different background that will work to their advantage in this race. It's going to be interesting to see how each figures out their own strategy to get around the course."

With the Games just around the corner, Carothers said he would set aside his motorcycle to concentrate solely on the new event.

"I've been riding the quad a lot and will be full on, starting now," said Carothers. "I've been shooting at targets and riding as much as I can."

This is the first year the Great Outdoor Games is incorporating motor sports into its competitions and ATVs fit perfectly with the concept of overcoming outdoor elements.

"The quads have never had a chance to compete in such a big event like this before," Carothers said. "The sport is definitely growing and I'm excited to be part of it."

Fans can catch the Great Outdoor Games live July 7-10, 2005 at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and Tenoroc Shooting Sports and Training Facility.

Admission to the 2005 Great Outdoor Games at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex is $5 per person per day, with children 10 and under free. Admission to Tenoroc Shooting Sports and Training Facility is free. Re-entry is allowed each day.

Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster.com through June 26 and purchased at the door the day of the event.

The Games will be aired on ESPN and ABC Sports July 14-17, 2005. For more information visit www.greatoutdoorgames.com.