Childhood and Education Journey of Carey Hart in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Carey Hart. From birth to education, explore key events.

Carey Hart is an American off-road truck racer and former professional freestyle motocross and motorcycle racer. He gained prominence as the first motorcyclist to attempt a backflip on a 250cc motorcycle during a competition. Beyond his athletic career, Hart is also an entrepreneur, founding Hart & Huntington Tattoo & Clothing Company.

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July 17, 1975: Carey Hart's Birth

On July 17, 1975, Carey Jason Phillip Hart was born. He later became known as an American off-road truck racer, former professional freestyle motocross competitor, and former motorcycle racer.

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2001: X Games crash and meeting Pink

At the 2001 X Games in Philadelphia, Hart attempted the backflip again for the best trick competition but suffered a bad crash, resulting in several broken bones and ribs along with a bruised tailbone. It was at the 2001 X Games where he met his future wife, singer Pink.

2001: Meeting Pink

Hart began dating singer Pink after meeting her in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the 2001 X Games.

June 2005: Pink's marriage proposal

In June 2005, Pink proposed to Hart during one of his races in Mammoth Lakes, California, using a pit board with the message, "Will you marry me?".

January 7, 2006: Marriage to Pink

On January 7, 2006, Carey Hart and singer Pink were married at the Four Seasons resort in Costa Rica.

February 2008: Separation from Pink

In February 2008, Hart and Pink announced that they had separated.

August 2008: Death of Carey Hart's brother

In August 2008, during the couple's separation, Carey's brother Tony died due to injuries sustained in a motocross competition. Following Tony's death, the Hart family formed the XTRM Hart Foundation for a brief fundraising effort in his memory.