Travis Pastrana is set to ride at this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 which takes place this Sunday at the White House in Washington DC. The former motocross champion, decorated X Games athlete, and AMA Hall of Famer will backflip his motorcycle on the South Lawn of the president’s residence. Pastrana received the invite through a phone call with the UFC’s CEO, Dana White, who is also an investor in the Nitro Circus brand.
“We’re backflipping the White House lawn,” Pastrana said. “South lawn of the freakin White House, motorcycles…this is amazing.”
Update: Pastrana says he’s been green-lit to invite five other riders to attend the jump. His first call was to none other than the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael. Brian Deegan, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, and Keith Sayers have also been added to the list. This morning Jeremy McGrath was added to fill the final spot.
“That is an absolute honor dude, I’m shocked,” Carmichael said. “Let me get working on the bike and we’ll make it happen.”
Video: Pastrana and Crew Jump At White House
Pastrana, a Maryland native, is openly known for his support of the US military and notes that 24 of his relatives have served over the past three generations, including his father and grandfather. The video below from Black Rifle Coffee gives a detailed history of Pastrana’s family background and their involvement in the armed services.
The following is a press release from ThrillOne Sports, parent company of Nitro Circus:
On Saturday, June 13, Nitro Circus co-founder Travis Pastrana will lead an unprecedented team of motocross and freestyle motocross legends onto the South Lawn of the White House, where the athletes will perform gravity-defying jumps, backflips, and tricks in a spectacle unlike anything previously attempted on one of America’s most recognizable stages.
Some of the biggest names in motocross and freestyle motocross history are coming together for what promises to be one of the most iconic moments in action sports. Widely regarded as the greatest assembly of motocross and freestyle motocross talent ever gathered for a single stunt, the all-star lineup includes Travis Pastrana, Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath, Brian Deegan, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, and Keith Sayers, a collection of champions, innovators, and pioneers whose combined accomplishments helped define modern motocross and freestyle motocross.
The stunt serves as the official launch of Nitro Circus 2.0, the all-new live touring production arriving in 18 cities across North America beginning August 5 in Ottawa, Ontario. The reimagined show features the world’s top athletes in FMX, BMX, skateboarding, scooter, and more, delivering the signature thrills, spills, and larger-than-life entertainment that have made Nitro Circus a global phenomenon.
“This is one of those moments where the impossible somehow becomes possible,” said Travis Pastrana, co-founder of Nitro Circus. “To bring together these many legends of motocross and freestyle motocross in one place is incredibly special. These riders helped build our sport, inspire generations of athletes, and redefine what people thought was possible on two wheels. What fans will see is a celebration of action sports at the highest level.”
For the first time ever, fans will witness a collection of athletes whose combined resumes include countless championships, groundbreaking tricks, and defining moments that helped transform motocross and freestyle motocross into global sports and cultural phenomena. The event will take place at The White House, ahead of UFC activities in Washington, D.C., bringing together two fan bases united by a passion for elite athletic performance, fearless competition, and unforgettable moments.
Video: Dana White Invites Travis Pastrana To White House Jump
Video: Pastrana calls Ricky Carmichael
Video: Pastrana Calls Stenberg
