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 performance. He gained prominence in the early 2000s, securing numerous X Games gold medals and achieving milestones like landing the first double backflip in competition in 2006. Before his freestyle career, Pastrana excelled in motorcycle racing, claiming titles in the AMA Motocross and Supercross 125cc divisions in 2000 and 2001, respectively.

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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 is known as an American professional athlete successful across multiple disciplines.

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1988: John Buffum Finished Third

In 1988, John Buffum finished third in the Acropolis Rally, the best in-class finish by an American in a WRC event until Pastrana finished fifth in 2007.

2003: Co-founded Nitro Circus

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

February 19, 2007: Edstrom Announces Sabbatical

On February 19, 2007, Travis Pastrana's longtime co-driver Christian Edstrom announced a sabbatical.

September 26, 2007: Jumped out of airplane without parachute

On September 26, 2007, Travis Pastrana jumped out of an airplane over Arecibo, Puerto Rico, without a parachute, meeting another jumper midair for a tandem landing, which resulted in "a lot of trouble".

2007: Death of Colin McRae

In 2007, Colin McRae died, and Travis Pastrana took part in the Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally in his memory.

March 15, 2008: Debut Representing Puerto Rico

On March 15, 2008, Travis Pastrana debuted with the Puerto Rico Motorcycle Association team, qualifying for the finals and finishing third overall 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.

June 4, 2011: Proposed to Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins

On June 4, 2011, during a live performance of Nitro Circus, Travis Pastrana proposed to Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins.

October 29, 2011: Married Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins

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

February 26, 2013: Announced first pregnancy

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

September 2, 2013: Birth of first child

On September 2, 2013, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins welcomed their first child, a daughter.

September 2013: Birth of first child

In September 2013, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins welcomed their first child, a daughter.

August 5, 2014: Announced second pregnancy

On August 5, 2014, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins announced that they were expecting their second child.

February 9, 2015: Birth of second child

On February 9, 2015, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins welcomed their second child, another daughter.

February 2015: Birth of second child

In February 2015, Travis Pastrana and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins welcomed their second child, another daughter.

2017: Hurricane Maria

In 2017, Hurricane Maria led to an effort to raise money and awareness, and the reason why Travis Pastrana returned to the Motocross of Nations as part of Team Puerto Rico.