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Travis Pastrana performs dirt bike backflip over South Lawn for UFC event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:50 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Travis Pastrana performs dirt bike backflip over South Lawn for UFC event

Summary

Travis Pastrana, known for his Nitro Circus performances, is set to backflip his dirt bike over the South Lawn of the White House on Saturday, June 13, as part of a UFC event. The stunt is supported by UFC CEO Dana White and involves modified ramps to achieve the jump height necessary for a photo opportunity with the White House in the background. Pastrana has prioritized this event over a competing rally, citing it as a unique honor to ride in the nation's capital. The exact time of the jump has yet to be announced.

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By the Numbers

•Travis Pastrana will backflip his dirt bike on June 13.
•The event takes place at the White House's South Lawn.
•Modified ramps will be used for the stunt to achieve significant height.
•UFC CEO Dana White facilitated Pastrana's participation in the event.
•Pastrana has given up competing in a key rally for this opportunity.

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2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Nitro Circus stuntman Travis Pastrana is backflipping his dirt bike over South Lawn for UFC White House

What they're saying

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Just when you thought this weekend’s UFC White House event couldn’t get any crazier, we now have Nitro Circus stuntman Travis Pastrana backflipping his dirt bike over the South Lawn on Saturday because … well, because ‘MURICA! I grew up during the Evel Knievel craze of the late 70s so this feels like a nice […]
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