Pastrana To Jump At White House (Updated)
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.”
Travis Pastrana is set to backflip his motorcycle on the South Lawn at the White House during UFC 250.
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.
“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: Dana White Invites Travis Pastrana To White House Jump
Video: Pastrana calls Ricky Carmichael
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.