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 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

1999: Gold at X Games and Gravity Games

In 1999, after his gold medal performance at the X Games, Travis Pastrana clinched the gold at the inaugural Gravity Games in Rhode Island.

2000: Youngest 125cc National Title Winner

In 2000, Travis Pastrana won the 125cc national title, becoming the youngest to do so at 16 years old. He also competed in the AMA Supercross Championship 125cc East Coast class in 2000, but did not win.

2000: Travis Pastrana Wins AMA Motocross Title

In 2000, Travis Pastrana won the AMA Motocross 125cc title.

2001: Secured 125cc East Coast Title

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

2001: Travis Pastrana wins AMA Supercross title

In 2001, Travis Pastrana won the AMA Supercross 125cc title.

August 5, 2006: X Games Gold Medal in Rally Car Competition

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

October 22, 2006: Rally America National Series Victory

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

2006: First double backflip

In 2006, Travis Pastrana became the first person to land a double backflip in competition.

2006: Final Gravity Games

In 2006, Travis Pastrana won five gold medals at the Gravity Games which had its final showing in the same year.

August 29, 2009: Fifth Ojibwe Forests Rally Victory and Fourth Rally America Title

On August 29, 2009, Travis Pastrana claimed the overall victory at Ojibwe Forests Rally, securing his fourth consecutive Rally America driver's title.

January 1, 2010: New World Record in Ramp-to-Ramp Car Jump

On January 1, 2010, Travis Pastrana set a new world record in a ramp-to-ramp car jump, jumping his Subaru rally car 269 feet onto a barge in Long Beach, and then celebrated by performing a gainer into the harbor.

September 2010: Fastest Ascent of Mount Washington

In September 2010, Travis Pastrana set the world record for fastest ascent of Mount Washington in a car, with a time of 6 minutes, 20.47 seconds, using his Subaru WRX STi.

July 2017: Pastrana Retakes Mount Washington Record

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

July 8, 2018: Evel Knievel Tribute Jumps

On July 8, 2018, Travis Pastrana paid tribute to Evel Knievel by safely clearing three record-breaking jumps in Las Vegas, consisting of 52 cars, 16 buses, and the Caesars Palace Fountain, totaling 484 feet.

August 2021: Pastrana Surpasses Mount Washington Record

In August 2021, Travis Pastrana surpassed his July 2017 record for the ascent of Mount Washington by more than 16 seconds, with a time of 5 minutes, 28.67 seconds in his 862 hp “Airslayer” 2020 Subaru WRX STI.