Travis Alan Pastrana, born on October 8, 1983, is an American professional motorsports competitor and stunt performer. He has earned championships and X Games gold medals in multiple disciplines, including supercross, motocross, freestyle motocross, and rally racing. Pastrana is also known for his show Nitro Circus and the rallycross racing series Nitro Rallycross.

Career Highlights

Pastrana is a four-time Rally America champion, and he has participated in the Global RallyCross Championship, Monster Jam, and Race of Champions. He has also competed in NASCAR, racing part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports. Pastrana has also driven in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the 2023 Daytona 500, driving the No. 67 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing.

Early Life

Travis Pastrana was born in Annapolis, Maryland, and is of Puerto Rican descent through his father’s family. His uncle, Alan Pastrana, played as a quarterback at the University of Maryland, which Travis also attended. In 2003, Pastrana suffered serious injuries in a car accident when he crashed his Corvette into a tree.

Motocross Career

Pastrana began his AMA Motocross Championship career in 1999 and won the 125cc national title in 2000. He later won the AMA Supercross Championship’s 125cc East Coast title in 2001. Pastrana has consistently raced and competed on Suzuki motorcycles, maintaining loyalty to the brand.

In 2014, he participated in the first-ever Red Bull Straight Rhythm competition, riding a Suzuki RM-Z 450 with a Honda CR500 engine swap. However, he was eliminated early in the competition.

Freestyle Motocross and Team Puerto Rico

Starting at the age of 13, Pastrana performed stunts during motocross races. At 14, he won the World Freestyle Motocross Championship in Las Vegas, which began a winning streak lasting until 2003. Following his gold medal performance at the 1999 X Games, he secured another gold at the inaugural Gravity Games in Rhode Island.

Pastrana represented Puerto Rico in international competitions, obtaining a license from the Puerto Rico Motorcycle Association. In 2018, he returned to the Motocross of Nations as part of Team Puerto Rico, raising money and awareness after Hurricane Maria in 2017.

Travis Pastrana’s Net Worth

Travis Pastrana is a professional motorsports racer and stunt driver with a net worth of $25 million. His impressive versatility has allowed him to compete in supercross, motocross, freestyle motocross, rally racing events, the Monster Jam circuit, and NASCAR races. Pastrana is known for his unwavering loyalty to the Suzuki brand, only riding Suzuki motorcycles throughout his career.