Travis Pastrana's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Travis Pastrana.

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

1999: Gold at X Games and Gravity Games

In 1999, Travis Pastrana clinched gold at the X Games and the inaugural Gravity Games.

2000: Youngest 125cc National Title Winner

In 2000, Travis Pastrana won the 125cc national title in AMA Motocross Championship, becoming the youngest to do so at 16 years old. He also competed in the AMA Supercross Championship 125cc East Coast class.

2000: AMA Motocross 125cc Title

In 2000, Travis Pastrana won the AMA Motocross 125cc national title, making him the youngest to do so at 16 years old.

2001: 125cc East Coast Title

In 2001, Travis Pastrana secured the 125cc East Coast title in AMA Supercross Championship.

2001: AMA Supercross 125cc Title

In 2001, Travis Pastrana won the AMA Supercross 125cc East Coast title, adding to his success in motorcycle racing.

August 5, 2006: X Games Rally Car Gold Medal

On August 5, 2006, Travis Pastrana won the gold medal in the first rally car competition at the X Games.

October 22, 2006: Rally America Championship

On October 22, 2006, Travis Pastrana and co-driver Christian Edstrom clinched the Rally America National series overall and open class championship, making him the youngest ever American rally champion.

2006: First Double Backflip in Competition

In 2006, Travis Pastrana became the first person to land a double backflip in competition, marking a significant milestone in his freestyle motocross career.

2006: Final Gravity Games Medal

In 2006, Travis Pastrana won his fifth and final gold medal at the Gravity Games.

August 29, 2009: Fourth Consecutive Rally America Title

On August 29, 2009, Travis Pastrana secured his fourth consecutive Rally America driver's title, the most in series history.

January 1, 2010: Set world record for ramp-to-ramp car jump

On January 1, 2010, Travis Pastrana set a new world record in a ramp-to-ramp car jump, achieving 269 feet with his Subaru rally car in Long Beach, California.

February 27, 2010: Nitro Circus Monster Truck Backflip

On February 27, 2010, Chad McQueen successfully executed a backflip in the Nitro Circus monster truck during a freestyle competition in Jacksonville, Florida, marking the first time this was done in competition.

September 2010: Set 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, with a time of 6 minutes, 20.47 seconds, driving his Subaru WRX STi.

July 2017: Retook Mount Washington ascent record

In July 2017, Travis Pastrana retook the record for the ascent of Mount Washington, driving his Subaru WRX STi in 5 minutes, 44.72 seconds.

July 8, 2018: Broke Evel Knievel's records

On July 8, 2018, Travis Pastrana paid tribute to Evel Knievel by breaking a few of his records, safely clearing jumps over 52 cars, 16 buses, and a fountain in Las Vegas.

August 2021: Surpassed Mount Washington ascent record

In August 2021, Travis Pastrana beat his July 2017 record by more than 16 seconds, achieving a time of 5 minutes and 28.67 seconds in his 862 hp Subaru WRX STI.

2021: Nitro Rallycross Champion

In 2021, Travis Pastrana became the Nitro Rallycross champion, claiming the tiebreaker over Scott Speed.

2022: Secured 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.