Despite 60 Broken Bones, Bubba Wallace’s New Mate & Michael Jordan’s Latest Hire Risking It All for His Grandma

A motorsport icon, Travis Pastrana has done it all! Having participated in several disciplines, including motocross, rally racing, and supercross among others, the four-time Rally America champion would now be participating in the Great American Race.

However, no matter how illustrious the driver’s career has been, the Daytona 500 is always a challenge. Moreover, with 60-plus incidents of broken bones throughout his career, it is safe to say that there is definitely something unique that might have motivated Pastrana to compete in Daytona.

While talking to the Associated Press on Tuesday, Pastrana revealed that he would be driving alongside Bubba Wallace for Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing. Moreover, he added that Black Rifle Coffee will be his sponsor in his quest to fulfill the great American dream.

His Grandma’s love for Daytona

Furthermore, he shared that driving in Daytona holds a big place in his and his family’s heart. Probably the kind of motivation that pushed the 40-year-old X Games star to go for it. He said,

“My grandma watched the Daytona 500. It was our one really big family/friend event that everybody pretty much in our county would go and watch. It was a holiday for us.” Pastrana added, “It has a big place in my heart, a lot of great memories, and I always said, ‘Man, one day I’d love to go racing in the Daytona 500.'”

READ MORE: “That Looks Like Someone Who Hasn’t Raced in 6 Years”- Michael Jordan’s $150 Million NASCAR Team Has Fans Guessing

Travis Pastrana on driving the fast motor

Trending

What Is Left of Denny Hamlin’s Depleting Core After Having to Deal With a Nearly $70 Billion Loss?

NASCAR Rumors: Corey LaJoie’s Cup Future Dependent on ‘$’ Amid Rick Ware’s Hopes of Tony Stewart’s SHR Replay

NASCAR Rumor: Handed $25,000 Fine, Xfinity Star Could Replace Chevy’s Rejected Prodigy

Aggrieved Fans Deem NASCAR’s MPD Awards “Pretty Much a Joke” Amid Piling Reports of Masked Chase Elliott Favoritism

Kurt Busch Finally Breaking Radio Silence After Criminal Charges Forced 3-Month-Long Hiatus Has NASCAR Fans Breathing Easy

Although Travis Pastrana has seen it all, he still feels that driving at Daytona comes with intense pressure. He said,

“Everything else that I do uses a lot of practice. But this is the first time I’ll ever [drive] a Cup car over 40 mph. The first time I’ll ever have a Cup car on the Daytona track. The first time I’ll ever be in front of the world with all the sponsors and everything trying to qualify — will be my qualifying lap.”

However, irrespective of that, Travis did admit that after breaking his pelvis last year, he thinks that he needs to slow down. Although he loves driving with all his heart, he feels like he needs more time with his family. He said,

“I realized that it’s very difficult to stay on top, and I’ve been very fortunate to have a long career. And it’s — I wouldn’t say it’s over or coming to an end — but definitely, my priorities are changing.”

WATCH THIS STORY: Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Partner Agrees With Rival Over Major Change in the Sport Regarding “Big Races”

Maybe Pastrana’s participation in Daytona 500 this year is a reflection of what he currently feels. Even though he has no plans of retirement in the near future, he is aware that his career is slowly inching toward an end. Hence, why not seize the day by fulfilling his great American dream?