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Motocross legend travis pastrana learned to ride dirt bikes at an early age, rising from x games fame to create his own touring enterprise. Pastrana, who made his name as a champion in motocrosssupercross in the early 2000s, returns to a nascar truck for the first. Join facebook to connect with travis pastrana motocross and others you may know. Daredevil pastrana brings passion for extreme sports, nitro circus to. When freestyle motocross made its x games debut in 1999, the legacy of travis pastrana was born. Travis pastrana stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists.
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The lanky 15year old absolutely stole the show, posting a high score of 99. Motocross legend edge books, dirt bikes library binding 15 jul 2005. At 17 he was the youngest racer ever to represent team usa in the motocross des nations. But in case you havent, he has won medals in all of these sports. Dec 28, 2017 travis pastrana on the biggest trick of his life, the latest movie, and more. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. He is a producer and writer, known for action figures 2 2018, days of my youth 2014 and. Featuring his lifelong love of motocross, favorite achievements, and more, kids will love learning how travis lives his you. He is a threetime champion of motocross racing and has won gold medals at the x. He came up short, and went from 50mph to 0 in less than a second. Read more read less discover prime book box for kids story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. Travis pastrana is an american professional stuntman and. Travis pastrana, the most celebrated freestyle motocross rider in the world, knows. Witness a historic motocross of nations in mx world.
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He has changed the world of dirt bikes, and he has doe so much in the sport. Travis pastrana by terri sievert, 9780736843676, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The tao of travis pastrana, he makes his biggest leap yet, revealing for the first time the methods and madness that fuel his amazing feats. Pastrana has won three motocross racing championships. Travis pastrana brought with him to nascar a medical chart that includes fractures, concussions and a dislocated spine. Be the first to rate the travis pastrana motocross legend. Motocross and supercross history the world of travis pastrana. Travis pastrana was born in maryland, and by 4 years old he was already riding a onespeed motorcycle. Travis alan pastrana born october 8, 1983 is an american professional motorsports. Travis pastrana will attempt to do what evel knievel couldnt. The jump beat pastrana up at every opportunity it could and left him bruised and battered once the gear came off. Travis pastrana gearing up for evel knievel tribute jumps travis pastrana vividly recalls the firstand only timehe met robert evel knievel.
At an early age he developed an interest for racing and his parents could gauge the inherent talent in their son, and supported him in enhancing his skills. Through out the book you learn about traviss life from when he was a young child to a grown man. Pastrana, the 30yearold stuntman, racer, x gamer and allaround showoff, will return to the motocross world next month when he competes in the red bull straight rhythm, a straightline. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Travis pastranas career has spanned so many sports and so many milestones, and now, in. Terri sievert traces the life and career of motocross racing and motocross freestyle star travis pastrana provided by publisher. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. He is a producer and writer, known for action figures 2 2018, days of my youth 2014 and nitro circus. Jan 23, 2007 bunch of clips i put together of his good times.
Travis pastrana biography childhood, life achievements. Pastrana returns to the motocross track for some racing and shenanigans with some fast company at kevin windhams mississippi mx paradise. You get to see what traviss life is like not only from his prospective, but from many other peoples prospective such as his mom and dad. Aug 17, 2016 i had an incredible time meeting and connecting with the legendary extreme action sports champion travis pastrana. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. This caused his spine to separate from his pelvis, internal bleeding, and he was in and out of consciousness for 3 days, in a wheel chair for 3 months, 6 blood transfusions. Travis has won 2 motocross championships on a 125cc motorcycle. Sep 09, 2014 pastrana, the 30yearold stuntman, racer, x gamer and allaround showoff, will return to the motocross world next month when he competes in the red bull straight rhythm, a straightline. Travis pastrana is returning to motocross in october. Travis pastranas legend is one that extends far beyond. Travis pastrana bio, facts, family famous birthdays.
Travis pastrana ringleader of the circus transworld motocross. Travis pastrana on the biggest trick of his life, the latest. Profiles travis pastrana, a motocross champion, discussing his childhood, competitions, and physical setbacks. Travis pastrana returns to mx at kevin windhams farm14. Born in 1983, travis pastrana is a popular stunt performer and motorsports athlete. The tao of travis pastrana, is a very interesting book. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. A biography tracing the life and career of motocross racing and motocross freestyle star travis pastrana. Travis pastrana biography motocross x games extreme sports. Jul 08, 2018 in a celebration of legendary stuntman evel knievel, travis pastrana attempted and nailed three of knievels iconic stunts, including jumping the fountains at caesars palace.
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