The tao of travis pastrana, with espn the magazine senior writer alyssa roenigk, which was published by espn books in 2007. X games 12 that brought pastrana not just gold but certified legend status. Profiles travis pastrana, a motocross champion, discussing his childhood, competitions, and physical setbacks. We spoke with pastrana about his 2018 achievements, as well as his love of the. Jakks pacific teams with top action sports athletes to. It was a very pivotal point in action sports as it opened new doors for the stunts and variation tricks to get even crazier. Motocross superstar extreme sports biographies poolos, jamie on. 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. Motocross action magazine motocross action magazine is the worlds leading publication about motocross and supercross. Through out the book you learn about travis s life from when he was a young child to a grown man.
Born in 1983, travis pastrana is a popular stunt performer and motorsports athlete. This is travis pastrana freestyle motocross legend and his gang. Travis pastrana returns to subaru for 2020 rally season. Motocross champion extreme sports biographies by ian f. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Beautifully written, with fabulous photos and insight into the mind and values of the living legend, travis pastrana. Motocross legend by terri sievert 2005, hardcover at the best online prices at. Terri sievert traces the life and career of motocross racing and motocross freestyle star travis pastrana provided by publisher. Contents may have variations from the printed book or be incomplete or contain other coding.
Fantasy recently became reality as ntt indycar series star alexander rossi, action sports legend travis pastrana and freestyle motocross rider gregg duffy got the keys to the track at indianapolis motor speedway and turned the facility into a winter wonderland of speed, ground and highvelocity aerial tricks. The tao of travis pastrana coauthored with alyssa roenigk 2007. At 17 he was the youngest racer ever to represent team usa in the motocross des nations. The next two nitro circus books and first in our reader series have arrived. Terri sievert has 34 books on goodreads with 289 ratings. Daredevil motocross rider travis pastrana performed his best trick yet last weekend he pulled a ring out of his pocket. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Fantastic book, written by an action sports hero admired the world over. Ryan villopoto full moto 2 washougal mx lucas oil pro motocross. Motocross legend travis pastrana learned to ride dirt bikes at an early age, rising from x games fame to create his own touring enterprise, television series and an action sports revolution that. Travis pastrana is an american professional stuntman and.
About the author travispastrana is the most celebrated freestyle motocross rider in the world. They didnt even take a practice run, but pastrana still nailed the. Travis pastrana has become a well recognized extreme sports athlete and has achieved greatly since he started at a young age. He is a threetime champion of motocross racing and has won gold medals at the x. Travis pastrana by terri sievert, 9780736843676, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Travis alan pastrana born october 8, 1983 is an american professional motorsports. Motocross legend by sievert, terri capstone press, 2005 li. Travis is a special kind of human do be able to push himself the way he does. Motocross legend by sievert, terri capstone press, 2005 library binding library binding sievert on. Travis pastrana debuted in a subaru rally car in 2005 having already made his mark in motocross and supercross competition, and immediately established himself as a force on four wheels. Motocross legend has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. Enjoyed by a 12 year old boy, and his 41year old mom.
Travis pastrana also has an autobiography out called the big jump. Travis pastrana and bruce cook books available now nitro circus. At 14 pastrana was the youngest world freestyle motocross champion. What book has had the biggest influence on your life.
Travis is the only child of robert and debby pastrana. Travis pastrana, the most celebrated freestyle motocross rider in the world, knows no bounds. Motocross daredevil travis pastrana lifts spirits of. In 1999 he celebrated his first x games gold by launching his bike into san francisco bay. In 2020, actionsports legend travis pastrana will share the cockpit of the 47foot miss geico victory catamaran with world champion throttleman sir steve curtis. In the spirit of progression, the xgames legend just added a new wrinkle to his backflip, when he invited reporter graham bensinger along to make it a twoperson flip. A biography tracing the life and career of motocross racing and moto. Meghan murkin rated it really liked it dec 11, 2012.
Travis pastranas career has spanned so many sports and so many milestones, and now, in addition to continuing to ride, race, and other shenanigans, hes. Travis pastrana is considered by many to be the greatest freestyle motocross rider of alltime. Introduce your students to this daredevil superstar, the sport he truly loves, and the competitions he has conquered. There are 3 movies put out by the nitro circus and these guys are batshit. Both books are available now at the nitro circus shop alongside the previously announced best of bmx and best of scooter. Travis pastrana shows off his legendary motocross and rally car jumping skills, setting the longest distance of the weekend over the boyd loop jump at 4 feet.
Scott, the owner of bennys barber shop, can usually be found cutting hair at his business headquarters on disraeli st, in sydenham. Pastrana coauthored a book about his life, the big jump. Travis pastrana paid tribute to his role model growing up, legendary. Pastrana also has part ownership in ethika, an underwear company specializing in products for athletes. Download travis pastrana motocross legend dirt bikes pdf. Travis pastrana s parents gave him a 50 cubic centimeter motorcycle when h. For instance, streetbike tommy tried to backflip a massive superbike into the foam pit. Travis pastrana, the most celebrated freestyle motocross rider in the world, knows. Travis pastrana s parents gave him a 50 cubic centimeter motorcycle when he was only four years old. Travis has won 2 motocross championships on a 125cc motorcycle.
Travis pastrana joins miss geico offshore racing team. He has changed the world of dirt bikes, and he has doe so much in the sport. Say cant covers the inspirational story of fmx legend bruce cook. Pages other event festival 2 stroke festival videos travis pastrana legend. We chat to stunt and motocross legend travis pastrana. Motocross legend by sievert, terri capstone press, 2005 library binding library binding. For his success in promoting the motorcycle lifestyle to a mainstream audience, and for his willingness to use his professional fan base to benefit those less fortunate, the ama board of directors recognizes travis pastrana as the 2018 ama motorcyclist of the year. It took him many years of practice, hard work, and extreme safety to bring him to his position today as a leading motocross athlete. He is a threetime champion of motocross racing and. Rossi, pastrana, duffy get keys to the track at ims. Pastrana has won three motocross racing championships.
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. They start by landing in a foam pit, graduate to a soft dirt landing, and eventually take it to a big air ramp. Terri sieverts most popular book is travis pastrana. You get to see what travis s life is like not only from his prospective, but from many other peoples prospective such as his mom and dad. Travis pastrana is the mastermind you get out what you. The tao of travis pastrana, is a very interesting book. Travis pastrana has done so much in the motocross, and supercross world. The red bull xfighters legend fills us in on how he tunes up his ktm for competition. In 2020, actionsports legend travis pastrana will share the cockpit of the 47foot miss geico victory catamaran with world champion.
First landed by travis pastrana, the double backflip was another huge milestone for fmx progression. Remember these crazy motocross ads motocross action. Motocross legend edge books, dirt bikes library binding 15 jul 2005. Ryan villopoto full moto 2 washougal mx lucas oil pro motocross championship 20. Nitro circuss crew of top actionsports athletes attempt the best and boldest tricks in motocross, bmx, scooter, skating and dirt biking, including. Motocross legend travis pastrana nailed a backflip. Travis pastranas double backflip is an unforgettable x. Many of the service members at the hospital grew up on motorcycles or watching motocross events, so having the chance to speak to travis pastrana a daredevil legend who has been compared to the likes of evel knievel was an incredible, moraleboosting experience for the service members during their stay at the medical center. At 14, he was the youngest world freestyle motocross champion, and at 17 was the youngest rider ever to represent team usa in the motocross des nations. We interview stunt and motocross legend travis pastrana about the forthcoming nitro circus you got this tour, as he completes the first barge to barge backflip on the river thames. This made our 6 year old grandson very happy when he received this book for his birthday. Featuring his lifelong love of motocross, favorite achievements, and more, kids will love learning how travis lives his you. Subaru partners with iracing and star drivers for irx.
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