Travis Pastrana's childhood was immersed in extreme sports, starting BMX young and riding his first motorcycle at age four, quickly leading to racing and stunts in Annapolis, Maryland.
Where is Pastrana from?
Travis Pastrana is originally from Annapolis, Maryland.
Born October 8, 1983, his early life in this coastal city really helped him develop a passion for action sports, which definitely shaped his initial career. Annapolis was essentially where he first started out in competitive racing.
What high school did Travis Pastrana attend?
Travis Pastrana reportedly attended the American School.
This distance learning setup gave him the flexibility he needed to juggle his intense racing schedule, which was super important for his athletic growth. He also spent some time at Anne Arundel Community College and the University of Maryland.
Does Travis Pastrana live in Utah?
No, Travis Pastrana does not live in Utah; he resides with his family in Davidsonville, Maryland.
This community, right near where he was born in Annapolis, is still his family's home, even with all the traveling he does for competitions and projects. He really keeps his roots in Maryland.
Is Travis Pastrana still married?
Yes, Travis Pastrana is still married to professional skateboarder and motocross racer Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins.
Why did Travis leave Suzuki?
Travis competed in supercross, motocross, supermoto, and of course, freestyle, all on Suzuki bikes for decades. Honestly, he had to make the switch partly because Suzuki just wasn't really supporting two-stroke bikes anymore.
How did Travis Pastrana become famous?
He's a natural daredevil, and Pastrana has competed in the X Games, snagging his first gold medal in 1999 and then going on to win 10 more. Back in 2006, he became only the third athlete ever to grab three golds at a single X Games, and he still holds the record for the highest score (98 points) in the Best Trick category. Pretty impressive, right?
How did Travis Pastrana become famous?
Pastrana's made his mark in tons of ways, but his real rise to stardom? That came from the X Games. During the 2006 X Games, he pulled off the first-ever double backflip, scoring an incredible 98.60 — the highest score anyone's ever gotten in the Best Trick competition.
How many concussions does Travis Pastrana have?
Travis Pastrana has reportedly sustained 25 concussions throughout his career.
Does Travis Pastrana have a kid?
Yes, Travis Pastrana has a daughter named Addy Pastrana.
What happened Jim DeChamp?
Jim DeChamp had a really serious back injury on June 29, 2011, while he was filming for a 3D movie. After surgery, his doctors said there wasn't any spinal damage, and they expected him to make a full recovery. Which is great news!
Is Jolene Van Vugt married?
Yes, Jolene Van Vugt, who's 38, is indeed married. Sources say Jolene is married to her boyfriend, Jim DeChamp. They got engaged on October 29th, 2012, and then tied the knot in June of 2013. Jim's an American TV personality, actually, known for Nitro Circus where he works as an executive producer.
Who died from Nitro Circus?
Erik Roner, a star from Nitro Circus, tragically passed away.
What is Jolene Van Vugt doing now?
The Nitro Circus show only ran for two seasons back in 2009, but that certainly didn't mean Van Vugt's passion for action sports just stopped. She's still super active in the motocross racing community. For instance, she works to make sure women get proper recognition, she's involved in deals with agencies, and you'll often find her biking all over California.
