Travis Pastrana "released" from SRTUSA

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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Travis Pastrana "released" from SRTUSA

http://www.drivingsports.com/site/20...ru-rally-team/
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Hey this is sad. That link doesn't have much reasons why he's released.
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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All I got out of it is that he may be going to NASCAR? If so, that's the lamest thing i've ever heard.
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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There are pros and cons, but definitely did so much for rallying in the states, both him and block. It's a shame, I am really curious why he was released, I mean Pastrana is or wel WAS a great asset to the company. This leaves me bewildered.
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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All I got out of it is that he may be going to NASCAR? If so, that's the lamest thing i've ever heard.
Yeah same, well if he went to F1 that would be a different story. haha But NASCAR, why?
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Yeah same, well if he went to F1 that would be a different story. haha But NASCAR, why?
$$$
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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$$$
WORD. $$$ for some reason has that effect on people.
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul@dbtuned
$$$
True, but you figure a guy like him 2 left turns for millions of miles is not by any means entertaining and wouldn't be worth it. I figure he is well of with nitro circus, x games and all the endorsements already. But then again Red Bull probably will have him in their car for nascar.
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Ya, it's good money, but from him I expected him to pick something entertaining over profitable. What a bummer.

They should put him into motoGP.
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Nitro Circus full time perhaps?
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Nitro Circus full time perhaps?
Might as well have a Travis Pastrana's Fantasy Forest at that point. haha
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Looks like the first few months of 2011 are already in the plan
http://www.nitrocircuslive.com/
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Looks like the first few months of 2011 are already in the plan
http://www.nitrocircuslive.com/
Well it looks like thats the answer, I am surprised Subaru doesn't or didn't want in on the sponsorship for it.
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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That sucks. The guy has so much talent in anything he does it's amazing. If he goes to NASCAR I won't be following his career anymore.
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I'm pretty sure they pulled the plug because Travis isn't regularly competing in rally due to his time commitment/obligation to Nitro Circus. He was in Australia doing the Nitro Circus road show for a good chunk of time this summer and missed a couple/few events.

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