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Pastrana on his Extreme E debut for LMC: "The change is coming"
Last weekend, Travis Pastrana, the accomplished 11-time X-Games Gold Medalist and well-known figure in extreme sports, debuted in the Extreme E series with a new team owned by Legacy Motor Club, alongside co-owners Johnson and Maury Gallagher. Johnson, who also plans to race in select events this season, missed the opener due to competing in the rain-delayed Daytona 500. Extreme E, an off-road racing series, is focused on showcasing electric SUVs and futuristic technologies in challenging environments to raise awareness about climate change and promote electrification and equality globally. In 2025, the series will transition to Extreme H, becoming the world’s first hydrogen-powered off-road racing championship recognized by the FIA. Despite not reaching the Grand Final at the Desert X Prix in Saudi Arabia, Pastrana expressed his enthusiasm for the series, highlighting his experience driving on the edge and pushing boundaries for the team. Pastrana praised the quality of racing at Extreme E and emphasized the importance of showcasing the speed and excitement of electric and sustainable racing to engage and attract new fans to the sport, foreseeing a transformative shift in the motorsports industry towards green technologies.
