History of Travis Pastrana in Timeline
Travis Pastrana is an American professional athlete celebrated for his accomplishments in freestyle motocross, rally racing, NASCAR, and stunt performance. He gained widespread recognition in the early 2000s, securing multiple X Games gold medals and achieving groundbreaking feats in freestyle motocross, notably being the first to land a double backflip during a competition in 2006. Before his freestyle career, Pastrana excelled in motorcycle racing, earning titles in the AMA Motocross and Supercross 125cc divisions in 2000 and 2001.
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1965: Alan Pastrana Plays at the University of Maryland
From 1965 to 1968, Alan Pastrana, Travis's uncle, played as a quarterback at the University of Maryland.
1967: Knievel's Caesars Palace Jump Attempt
In 1967, Evel Knievel was unable to land his jump over the Caesars Palace Fountain and crushed his pelvis and his femur.
1968: Alan Pastrana Plays at the University of Maryland
From 1965 to 1968, Alan Pastrana, Travis's uncle, played as a quarterback at the University of Maryland.
October 8, 1983: Travis Pastrana's Birth
On October 8, 1983, Travis Alan Pastrana was born. He would later become known as an American professional athlete successful across multiple disciplines such as freestyle motocross, rally racing, NASCAR, and stunt performance.
1999: Gold at X Games and Gravity Games
Following his gold medal performance at the 1999 X Games, Travis Pastrana secured gold at the inaugural Gravity Games in Rhode Island.
1999: AMA Motocross Championship Debut
In late 1999, Travis Pastrana debuted in the AMA Motocross Championship.
2000: 125cc National Title
In 2000, Travis Pastrana won the 125cc national title in the AMA Motocross Championship, becoming the youngest to do so at 16 years old.
2000: AMA Motocross Title
In 2000, Travis Pastrana won the AMA Motocross 125cc title, marking a significant achievement early in his career.
2001: AMA Supercross Title
In 2001, Travis Pastrana achieved another milestone by winning the AMA Supercross 125cc title.
2001: 125cc East Coast Title
In 2001, Travis Pastrana secured the 125cc East Coast title in the AMA Supercross Championship after training with Kevin Windham.
2002: Best Season in 250cc Class
In 2002, Travis Pastrana achieved his best season in the AMA Supercross Championship's 250cc class, ranking 16th overall.
June 11, 2003: Corvette Crash in Davidsonville, Maryland
On June 11, 2003, 19-year-old Travis Pastrana was seriously injured when he crashed his Corvette into a tree in Davidsonville, Maryland.
2003: End of Winning Streak
By 2003, Travis Pastrana's winning streak in the World Freestyle Motocross Championship, which started at fourteen, had ended.
2003: Start of Rallying Career
In 2003, Travis Pastrana began his rallying career at the Race of Champions.
2003: Co-founded Nitro Circus
In 2003, Travis Pastrana co-founded Nitro Circus, an entertainment brand focused on live shows, television series, and films featuring extreme stunts and action sports.
2004: Driving for Vermont SportsCar
In 2004, Travis Pastrana began driving for the Subaru-backed Vermont SportsCar rally team.
2005: Breaks Leg at Race of Champions
At the 2005 Race of Champions, Travis Pastrana broke his leg while performing at a motocross exhibition but still competed in ROC.
2005: Continued Competition in 250cc Class
From 2001 to 2005, Travis Pastrana competed in the AMA Supercross Championship's 250cc class.
August 5, 2006: X Games Rally Car Gold
On August 5, 2006, Travis Pastrana won the gold medal in the first rally car competition at the X Games, narrowly defeating Colin McRae.
October 16, 2006: Debuts in Monster Jam
On October 16, 2006, Travis Pastrana debuted in Monster Jam, driving the "Pastrana 199" monster truck, which was owned by Live Nation/FELD Motorsports and sponsored by Pastrana.
October 22, 2006: Rally America Championship Win
On October 22, 2006, Travis Pastrana and co-driver Christian Edstrom clinched the Rally America National series overall and open class championship, making Pastrana the youngest American rally champion.
December 13, 2006: World Rally Championship Plans
On December 13, 2006, Subaru Rally Team USA announced plans for Travis Pastrana to enter World Rally Championship events in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
2006: Pastrana's Injuries as of 2006
As of 2006, Travis Pastrana's medical history included numerous injuries, such as a dislocated spine, torn ligaments in his left knee, broken tibia and fibula, multiple wrist and knee surgeries, and surgeries on his thumb, back, elbow, and shoulder.
2006: First Double Backflip
In 2006, Travis Pastrana became the first person to land a double backflip in freestyle motocross competition.
2006: End of Gravity Games Run
Travis Pastrana would ultimately go on to win five gold medals at the Gravity Games during its run from 1999 to 2006.
February 19, 2007: Edstrom Announces Sabbatical
On February 19, 2007, Travis Pastrana's longtime co-driver Christian Edstrom announced a sabbatical to concentrate on his career and family.
September 26, 2007: Jumps From Plane Without Parachute
On September 26, 2007, Travis Pastrana jumped out of an airplane over Arecibo, Puerto Rico, without a parachute, meeting up in midair with another jumper to make a safe tandem landing. The stunt resulted in legal trouble.
2007: P-WRC Events
In the 2007 season, Travis Pastrana raced three P-WRC events in the Group N class, driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI–based rally car.
March 15, 2008: Debut Representing Puerto Rico
On March 15, 2008, Travis Pastrana debuted representing Puerto Rico in international competition, qualifying for the finals and finishing third overall at an event in Costa Rica.
September 2008: Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally
In September 2008, Travis Pastrana participated in the Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally in Scotland, driving a Ford Escort RS1600 with Derek Ringer as his co-driver, in memory of Colin McRae.
2008: P-WRC Season
Travis Pastrana's 2008 season in the P-WRC was largely unsuccessful, with one retirement and one thirteenth place finish.
August 29, 2009: Ojibwe Forests Rally Victory
On August 29, 2009, Travis Pastrana secured the overall victory at the Ojibwe Forests Rally, marking his fifth win of the 2009 Rally America season and sealing his fourth consecutive Rally America driver's title.
2009: Nitro Circus Monster Truck
During the 2009 World Finals, the "Pastrana 199" monster truck changed its name to "Nitro Circus".
2009: Nitro Circus Premieres on MTV
In 2009, Travis Pastrana's television show Nitro Circus, of which he is an executive producer, premiered on MTV. It is a spinoff of MTV's Jackass.
January 1, 2010: Sets World Record for Ramp-to-Ramp Car Jump
On January 1, 2010, Travis Pastrana officially set a new world record in a ramp-to-ramp car jump by jumping his Subaru rally car off the Pine Street Pier onto a floating barge in Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor, establishing a new world distance record of 269 feet (82 m).
February 27, 2010: Nitro Circus Monster Truck Backflip
On February 27, 2010, in Jacksonville, Florida, Cam McQueen successfully executed a backflip in the Nitro Circus monster truck during a freestyle competition, making him the first to do so in competition.
June 2010: Participates in Prelude to the Dream Charity Race
In June 2010, Travis Pastrana participated in the Prelude to the Dream charity dirt track race at Eldora Speedway, finishing 23rd after starting 15th in a No. 199 Subaru.
September 2010: Sets World Record for Mount Washington Ascent
In September 2010, Travis Pastrana set a world record for the fastest ascent of Mount Washington in a car, achieving a time of 6 minutes, 20.47 seconds, using his Subaru WRX STi.
June 4, 2011: Proposes to Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins
On June 4, 2011, Travis Pastrana proposed to Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins, a professional skateboarder, during a live performance of Nitro Circus.
June 2011: Record Broken by David Higgins
In June 2011, David Higgins broke Travis Pastrana's record for the fastest ascent of Mount Washington in a car, achieving a time of 6 minutes, 11.54 seconds, using the same model vehicle.
July 2011: Injured at X Games
In July 2011, Travis Pastrana was injured competing at the X Games when his motorcycle didn't rotate correctly, crushing his ankle and causing a fracture. He returned to compete in the Rally Cross final.
October 29, 2011: Marriage to Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins
On October 29, 2011, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins were married in Southern California.
2011: Global RallyCross Championship
In 2011, Travis Pastrana began competing in the Global RallyCross Championship.
2011: Retirement of Nitro Circus Truck
The Nitro Circus monster truck made its final appearance and was retired after the 2011 Monster Jam season.
April 27, 2012: Nationwide Series Debut
On April 27, 2012, Travis Pastrana made his Nationwide Series debut, finishing 22nd at the Richmond 250, driving the No. 99 Toyota Camry for RAB Racing.
November 2012: Full-Season Ride in Nationwide Series
In November 2012, Travis Pastrana arranged a full-season ride for 2013 in the Nationwide Series with Roush Fenway Racing.
2012: Competes in 24 Hours of Daytona
In 2012, Travis Pastrana competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona for AF Waltrip, finishing 35th overall (22nd in the GT class) with Michael Waltrip, Rob Kauffman, and Rui Águas as codrivers, in a Ferrari 458.
February 26, 2013: Announces First Pregnancy
On February 26, 2013, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins announced they were expecting their first child due in September 2013.
September 2, 2013: Birth of First Child
On September 2, 2013, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins welcomed the birth of their first child, a girl.
September 2013: Expecting First Child
On February 26, 2013, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins announced they were expecting their first child due in September 2013.
November 11, 2013: Leaving NASCAR
On November 11, 2013, Travis Pastrana announced his departure from NASCAR at the end of the 2013 season, citing reasons such as lack of sponsorship and a desire to spend time with his family.
2013: NASCAR Season
In 2013, Travis Pastrana drove the No. 60 Ford for Roush Fenway Racing in the Nationwide Series, achieving four top-ten finishes, including a ninth-place finish at Richmond International Raceway, and won his first career pole position at Talladega Superspeedway.
2013: Third Place Finish at Las Vegas
In 2013, Travis Pastrana ran part-time with a Dodge Dart in the Global RallyCross Championship, claiming a third-place finish at Las Vegas.
August 5, 2014: Announces Second Pregnancy
On August 5, 2014, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins announced they were expecting their second child due in February 2015.
October 3, 2014: Competes in Red Bull Straight Rhythm
On October 3, 2014, Travis Pastrana participated in the inaugural Red Bull Straight Rhythm competition, riding in the Open Class on a Suzuki RM-Z 450 with a Honda CR500 engine swap, which he called the RM-Zilla.
February 9, 2015: Birth of Second Child
On February 9, 2015, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins welcomed the birth of their second child, a girl.
February 2015: Expecting Second Child
On August 5, 2014, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins announced they were expecting their second child due in February 2015.
July 2017: Retakes Mount Washington Ascent Record
In July 2017, Travis Pastrana retook the record for the fastest ascent of Mount Washington, driving his Subaru WRX STi in 5 minutes, 44.72 seconds.
2017: Return to Truck Series
In 2017, Travis Pastrana returned to the Truck Series, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports at Las Vegas.
2017: Hurricane Maria
In 2018, Travis Pastrana returned to the Motocross of Nations as part of Team Puerto Rico, alongside Kevin Windham and Ryan Sipes, to raise money and awareness following Hurricane Maria in 2017.
July 8, 2018: Breaks Evel Knievel's Records
On July 8, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Travis Pastrana paid tribute to Evel Knievel by safely clearing three record-breaking jumps, consisting of 52 cars, 16 buses, and a fountain, respectively, for a total of 484 feet (148 m) of jumps in a single night.
2018: Americas Rallycross Championship
In 2018, Travis Pastrana entered round 2 of the Americas Rallycross Championship at Austin, finishing fourth.
2018: Motocross of Nations with Team Puerto Rico
In 2018, Travis Pastrana returned to the Motocross of Nations as part of Team Puerto Rico, alongside Kevin Windham and Ryan Sipes, to raise money and awareness following Hurricane Maria in 2017. The team qualified for the main event.
2019: Pastrana's Injury Count as of 2019
According to a 2019 interview, Travis Pastrana has broken more than 90 bones and has suffered more than 25 concussions throughout his career.
September 17, 2020: Return to NASCAR
On September 17, 2020, it was announced that Travis Pastrana would run the Las Vegas race again with Niece Motorsports, marking the first time he made more than one Truck start in a season.
2020: Circuit 199 and Nitro Rallycross Series
In 2020, Travis Pastrana announced plans to construct Circuit 199 in Sudlersville, Maryland, but the project was later shelved. He also created the Nitro Rallycross series.
2020: Joins Miss GEICO Racing Team
In 2020, Travis Pastrana expanded his motorsport career into offshore powerboat racing, joining the Miss GEICO Racing Team to pilot a 47-foot catamaran alongside Steve Curtis.
2020: Drives Airslayer
In August 2021, Travis Pastrana broke his July 2017 record for the fastest ascent of Mount Washington by more than 16 seconds with a time of 5 minutes and 28.67 seconds in his 862 hp “Airslayer” 2020 Subaru WRX STI.
August 2021: Breaks Mount Washington Ascent Record Again
In August 2021, Travis Pastrana broke his July 2017 record for the fastest ascent of Mount Washington by more than 16 seconds with a time of 5 minutes and 28.67 seconds in his 862 hp "Airslayer" 2020 Subaru WRX STI.
2021: Nitro Rallycross Champion
In 2021, Travis Pastrana became the Nitro Rallycross champion, winning two races and claiming the tiebreaker over Scott Speed.
2022: Wins UIM Class 1 World Championship
In 2022, Travis Pastrana and Steve Curtis secured the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) Class 1 World Championship title with the Huski Chocolate Racing Team.
2022: Injured Base Jumping
In 2022, Travis Pastrana was seriously injured when he broke his pelvis base jumping in Fort Lauderdale during filming for an internet series. The accident prevented him from racing in the 2022 Race of Champions.
2022: Class 1 World Powerboat Championship
In 2022, Travis Pastrana, alongside Steve Curtis, became a world champion in the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship.
January 13, 2023: 23XI Racing Teases Pastrana as Daytona 500 Driver
On January 13, 2023, 23XI Racing tweeted a video teasing Travis Pastrana as the potential driver for their part-time third car in the 2023 Daytona 500, which was later reported by Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic.
July 2023: Drives for Pothole Heroes/Alegra Racing at Powerboat P1 Sarasota Grand Prix
In July 2023, Travis Pastrana participated in the Powerboat P1 Sarasota Grand Prix for the Pothole Heroes/Alegra Racing team, copiloted by John Tomlinson, after announcing plans to reduce his offshore racing commitments.
2023: Induction into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
In 2023, Travis Pastrana was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport.
February 2024: Substitutes for Jimmie Johnson in Extreme E
In February 2024, Travis Pastrana was signed as a substitute for Jimmie Johnson in Legacy Motor Club's Extreme E team for the first two rounds of the 2024 season, partnering with Gray Leadbetter, due to Johnson's commitment to the Daytona 500. The team finished sixth in Rounds 1 and 2 at the Desert X-Prix and scored its first Super Sector in Round 2.
2024: Olympus Rally Bow Out
In 2024, Travis Pastrana bowed out of the Olympus rally to undergo treatment for prior injuries.
2025: Tenth Race of Champions Appearance
In 2024, Travis Pastrana confirmed his tenth appearance at the upcoming 2025 Race of Champions in Sydney, Australia.
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