Occasionally we’ll tune into motocross shows and what-not because my husband used to race. We watched some stupid show on MTV with Travis Pastrana called Nitro Circus where all they do is base jump off buildings and canyons and try to back flip trucks, bikes or lawn mowers. Extreme sports and adrenaline junkies desperately begging for some attention and an early grave.
It’s not even entertaining, and that’s coming from someone who really enjoys ATV’s and motorcross.
That or they're really, really stupid.
I’m gonna defend Travis on this one. I like the guy, personally and professionally. When my son began racing some 12 years back, Travis was just a coupple of years older than he was and he took him under his wing, so to speak. He was a such a motivator and encourager. His love for the sport and for the younger kids was always evident. He has always had a bit of daredevil in him, just ask Deb Pastrana, and he’s doing what he loves to do. There’s no harm in that as he doesn’t put anyone at peril other than himself. Watch 199 Lives; The Travis Pastrana Story to get just a bit of a feel for who he is. He really is a great all around guy. Young and foolish perhaps, but a great guy and a fantastic entertainer.