Travis Pastrana

Travis Pastrana is a multiple X Games champion, former AMA Motocross and Supercross champion, North American Rally Car champion and current competitor. Pastrana is also a TV star with Nitro Circus and capable winner at any freestyle FMX contest. The long-standing Red Bull athlete never fails to surprise his fans, making Pastrana one of the most popular motorcycle celebrities in the United States.

Travis Pastrana’s multi-faceted motorcycle career began in the Motocross and Supercross series, with championships claimed in the 125 MX and SX classes during the 2000 and 2001 seasons. Though TP’s racing career sputtered after moving on to the premier 250 class, his position as the most recognized off-road rider in the US was just beginning.

Pastrana made his real name in Freestyle Motocross competitions, including the X Games. Pastrana has nine X-Game gold medals and is regarded as an innovator and pioneer of FMX, constantly pushing the envelope with tricks including popularizing the backflip as an FMX staple. One of the most iconic moments in Pastrana’s X Games career was in 2006, when he pulled off the first double back flip.

While Pastrana continues to compete at select FMX competitions, including the occasional X Games appearance, his new sport is rally car racing. To date, Pastrana has four Rally America titles to his credit, racing for Subaru. His rally car exploits include multiple appearances in the yearly Race of Champions, as well as X Games rally car races. Pastrana also dabbles with his own sponsored monster truck.

Though not currently active in any motorcycle racing series, Pastrana remains one of the most marketable athletes in motorcycling – with widespread crossover appeal. His popularity has only soared higher with the success of his hit MTV show, Nitro Circus.

Pastrana latest feat saw him break the world record for distance jumping a rally car. The jump took place on New Year’s Eve as part of Pastrana sponsor Red Bull’s New Year No Limits event, which was televised live on ESPN.