• Login
  • Register
Speedcafe.com
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PODS
  • PHOTOS
  • RESULTS
  • NETWORK 100
No Result
View All Result
  • KTM Summer Grill
  • SUPERCARS
  • F1
  • MOTOGP
  • NASCAR
  • INDYCAR
  • GT & ENDURANCE
  • KARTING
  • RALLY
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PODS
  • PHOTOS
  • RESULTS
  • NETWORK 100
No Result
View All Result
  • Feed
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
Speedcafe.com
  • Supercars
  • F1
  • NASCAR
  • IndyCar
  • GT & Endurance
  • Karting
  • Bikes
  • Rally
Home Rally

Pastrana looks to rally at X Games

Speedcafe.com
Speedcafe.com
31 Jul 2011
Speedcafe.com
//
31 Jul 2011
// Rally
A A
0
Pastrana looks to rally at X Games
Travis Pastrana

Action sports star Travis Pastrana is set to be a starter in the RallyCross event at X Games 17, despite multiple leg fractures he suffered on Thursday while performing in the ‘best trick’ segment of the freestyle motocross at the Staples Center.

Pastrana broke his right leg and ankle, CLICK HERE for that report, and his much-vaunted “Pastranathon” — three X Games events sandwiching his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut — was called off.

He is still on the list for Sunday’s RallyCross event in Los Angeles, but he, his team and the medical staff are in the exploratory stages of determining if he will be competitive and fit to drive.

After two laps of practice, Pastrana went back to the pits to debrief with his crew, which worked all afternoon Friday and into the night to set up hand controls on his Subaru rally car.

Later in the day he took his rally car to the LA Police academy training facility and the carpark at Dodgers Stadium for some final miles.

The steering wheel controls Pastrana's crew have developed
Despite his injuries, Pastrana was seen doing laps during rally practice.

“We’ve never done anything like this before,” said Chris Yandell, Team Subaru’s media relations manager.

Pastrana’s steering wheel features accelerator controls on both sides. Pastrana said he is still trying to figure out if he wants to shift with his left or right hand.

“We’re off the pace right now for sure,” he told ESPN.

“It’s like playing a new video game with all new buttons.”

Pastrana was scheduled to compete in Moto X Freestyle Friday, fly to Indianapolis to qualify and race in his Nationwide Series debut, then return to Los Angeles and compete in RallyCross Sunday.

Pastrana's car arrives at the LA Police Academy
During his brief practice session, Pastrana was slow and appeared a bit disoriented as he tried to quickly learn an entirely new method of controlling his car. He also dropped his steering wheel on his broken foot upon leaving his vehicle after practice.

“I think it’s incredible,” said Tanner Foust, defending Rally Car Racing and RallyCross gold medallist.

“I watched him crash Thursday and saw his leg broken right there. The fact that he’s out here is inspiring. He’ll be competitive and I’m comfortable being on the track with him … but I think he should practice with the rest of us.”

On Tuesday, Pastrana will fly home to have surgery to insert pins and plates into his ankle, leg and hand, which he injured on his final day of practice in Maryland last week.

In the one-on-one ‘Rally Race’ section of X Games 17 two-time World Rally Champion Marcus Gronholm (Ford Fiesta) finished second to British Rallycross racer Liam Doran in a Citroen C4.

Englishman David Higgins finished third ahead of defending two-time champion Tanner Foust. Ken Block had a tough day with varied mechanical issues.

Here is the video feature on Pastrana aiming to make the RallyCross event at X Games


Here is the video of the X Games Final of the Rally Race



Speedcafe Network 100 - logo representing the directory of leading suppliers to the motorsport industry in Australia

List your business today!

Pit Lane Partners: Black background with bold white text reading "PIT LANE PARTNERS" and red accent lines.

Pit Lane Partners

Motorsport Services

Pit Lane Partners is a boutique consultancy specializing in motorsport partnerships and commercial strategy within the Australian racing industry. Founded in 2008, the company operates with a small, experienced team dedicated to aligning brands with...

Pit Lane Partners is a boutique consultancy specializing in motorsport partnerships and commercial strategy within the Australian racing industry. Founded in 2008, the company operates...

[postcode_search_form]

Latest from Torquecafe

Italian track weapon could be coming to an Australian circuit near you

20 December 2025

Can this iconic hot hatch rekindle its magic? We drive it to find out

20 December 2025

Latest Podcasts

PODCAST: The Golden Credit Awards

17 December 2025

PODCAST: Grassroots Racing #74 with Dean Lillie

09 December 2025

Related Articles

Hayden Paddon during the 2018 Rally Australia.

Paddon ends eight-year wait with shock WRC return

WRC
2 weeks ago
WRC
0
Sebastien Ogier and Vincent Landais of Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team celebrate winning the FIA World Rally Championship 2025 title during the World Rally Championship at Rally Saudi Arabia in Jeddah.

Ogier wins record-equalling ninth World Rally Championship

WRC
3 weeks ago
WRC
0
ADVERTISEMENT

Platinum Partners

Latest & Trending News

The great Supercars Finals debate

KTM Summer Grill 2025/2026
21 December 2025
KTM Summer Grill 2025/2026
0
The stunning Brabham-themed plane. Image: Brisbane Airport

Brabham commemorative plane touches down in Australia

F1
20 December 2025
F1
0

GM adamant it can be a Supercars winner in 2026

Supercars
20 December 2025
Supercars
0

Brad Keselowski breaks leg in offseason skiing accident

NASCAR US
20 December 2025
NASCAR US
0
The Grove Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 by GetSpeed.

Allen to make GT3 debut in famous 24-hour race

GT & Endurance
20 December 2025
GT & Endurance
0

SUMMER GRILL: Inside GM’s response to T8 defection

KTM Summer Grill 2025/2026
20 December 2025
KTM Summer Grill 2025/2026
0

Advertisement

Pirtek Poll

POLL: Who is your favourite Supercars driver?

Vote View Results Past polls
Pirtek Poll
View past polls
2025 Supercars Championship WINS POLES PTS
1
Chaz Mostert
Mobil 1 Optus Racing
25 4 1 5306
2
Will Brown
Red Bull Ampol Racing
1 2 1 5244
3
Broc Feeney
Red Bull Ampol Racing
88 14 19 5240
4
Kai Allen
Penrite Racing
26 0 0 5233
5
Matthew Payne
Penrite Racing
19 5 1 4461
2025 Formula 1 Championship WINS POLES PTS
1
Lando Norris (GBR)
McLaren
4 7 7 423
2
Max Verstappen (NED)
Red Bull
1 7 7 421
3
Oscar Piastri (AUS)
McLaren
81 7 6 410
4
George Russell (GBR)
Mercedes
63 2 2 319
5
Charles Leclerc (MON)
Ferrari
16 0 1 242
[instagram-feed feed=2]
Support the partners that support Speedcafe
Truck Assist R & J Batteries Pirtek Mobil Super Supercheap Auto Michelin Meguiars coates KTM FORD ACDelco parcelprotect become a partner
AASA PPQ Authentic Collectables sportsnetholidays nuevasolutions bathurst
Green and white "speedcafe." logo on a black background, conveying a racing theme.
Speedcafe.com has been established to provide a daily motorsport news service to the industry and fans in Australia and internationally.
Follow Us

Categories

SUPERCARS

F1

NASCAR

INDYCAR

GT

MOTOGP

PHOTOS

TV

PODS

Platinum Partners

TRUCK ASSIST
R&J BATTERIES
PIRTEK
MOBIL1
SUPERCHEAP AUTO

PARCEL PROTECT

MICHELIN
MEGUIARS

COATES
FORD

ACDELCO

Newsletter

Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast and free!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Your daily racing fix - Newsletter

Subscribe to our daily and breaking newsletter for all the latest news delivered direct to your box

SUBSCRIBE
Follow Us

Categories

SUPERCARS

F1

NASCAR

INDYCAR

GT

MOTOGP

PHOTOS

TV

PODS

Platinum Partners

TRUCK ASSIST
R&J BATTERIES
PIRTEK
MOBIL1
SUPERCHEAP AUTO

PARCEL PROTECT

MICHELIN
MEGUIARS

COATES
FORD

XPEL

ACDELCO

Green and white "speedcafe." logo on a black background, conveying a racing theme.

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Our Team    /  Advertise with us  /  Privacy Policy /

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Event guides
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Network 100

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Event guides
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Network 100

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

[mailpoet_form id=”28″]