Childhood and Education Journey of Travis Pastrana in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 23, 2026

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.