Childhood and Education Journey of Travis Pastrana in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Travis Pastrana, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Travis Pastrana is an American professional athlete celebrated for his achievements in freestyle motocross, rally racing, NASCAR, and stunt work. He gained fame in the early 2000s, securing multiple X Games gold medals and pioneering achievements in freestyle motocross, notably landing the first double backflip in competition in 2006. Before his freestyle career, Pastrana excelled in motorcycle racing, claiming titles in AMA Motocross and Supercross 125cc divisions in 2000 and 2001.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1965: Uncle Alan Pastrana at the University of Maryland

From 1965 to 1968, Travis Pastrana's uncle, Alan Pastrana, played as a quarterback at the University of Maryland, which Travis also attended.

1968: Uncle Alan Pastrana at the University of Maryland

From 1965 to 1968, Travis Pastrana's uncle, Alan Pastrana, played as a quarterback at the University of Maryland, which Travis also attended.

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 excelling in freestyle motocross, rally racing, NASCAR, and stunt performance.

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2003: Nitro Circus Co-founded

In 2003, Travis Pastrana co-founded Nitro Circus, an entertainment brand that produces live shows, television series, and films featuring extreme stunts and action sports performances.

2003: Winning Streak Ends

In 2003, Travis Pastrana's winning streak, which began at the World Freestyle Motocross Championship at the age of fourteen, came to an end.

2007: Colin McRae's death

In 2007, Colin McRae passed away. Travis Pastrana participated in the Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally in September 2008 in his memory.

March 15, 2008: Debut with Team Puerto Rico

On March 15, 2008, Travis Pastrana debuted with Team Puerto Rico, qualifying for the finals and finishing third behind Roberto Castro and Erick Vallejo.

September 2008: Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally

In September 2008, Travis Pastrana participated in the Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally with Derek Ringer as his co-driver, driving the Ford Escort RS1600 in memory of Colin McRae.

June 4, 2011: Proposal 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.

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October 29, 2011: Marriage to Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins

On October 29, 2011, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins and Travis Pastrana were married in Southern California.

February 26, 2013: Pregnancy Announcement

On February 26, 2013, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins and Travis Pastrana announced they were expecting their first child, due in September 2013.

September 2, 2013: Birth of First Child

On September 2, 2013, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins gave birth to a girl.

September 2013: Expected Birth of First Child

In September 2013, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins were expecting their first child.

August 5, 2014: Second Pregnancy Announcement

On August 5, 2014, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins announced that she and Travis Pastrana were expecting their second child, due in February 2015.

February 9, 2015: Birth of Second Child

On February 9, 2015, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins gave birth to a girl, their second child.

February 2015: Expected Birth of Second Child

In February 2015, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins were expecting their second child.

2017: Hurricane Maria

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, leading to Travis Pastrana and his team returning to Motocross of Nations in 2018 to raise awareness and funds.

2018: Return to Motocross of Nations with Team Puerto Rico

In 2018, Travis Pastrana returned to the Motocross of Nations as part of Team Puerto Rico with Kevin Windham and Ryan Sipes, raising money and awareness after Hurricane Maria in 2017.

2020: Circuit 199 and Nitro Rallycross Series

In 2020, Travis Pastrana announced plans to construct Circuit 199, but it was shelved. He created the Nitro Rallycross series as an expansion of the discipline's participation in the Nitro World Games.