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[QUOTE="nikki, post: 139628, member: 18126"] [b]A letter from Travis's Dad on 7/31/01 (from www.racerxill.com)[/b] Travis' health seems to be the topic of conversation these days, with the most asked question being, "How can Travis' parents let him race after a concussion?" American Suzuki is also concerned. Concerned enough that they called and told Travis after Unadilla - when he still had a 26-point lead in the series - that he could take off as long as he wanted, that the title was not a concern. Debby and I also tell Travis each and every day that winning titles, winning races, or even competing in races is of no concern to us. We, like Suzuki, stand fast in our effort to make Travis aware of each and every danger this sport of ours presents to every rider in the circuit. Travis has friends who have died racing, and he has friends who are paralyzed from racing. These athletes went to the starting line to compete in a sport they love, not knowing that it may be the last time [they race], but knowing all too well the dangers involved. Every time Travis pulls up to a pro starting line I get gut-wrenching pains in my lower chest and a desire to get my son as far away from this sport as possible. Because to be the best at a sport like ours, you have to constantly be on the edge. When you have wheels and a motor under you - the edge is a very dangerous place! Travis spends an awful lot of Mondays in the doctor's office - always has! Pain and injury are not new to my son. He is currently in a leg brace and shoulder brace from Sunday's race at Washougal. It's Tuesday evening and he's just left 1,000 calories lying in the form of sweat under his Stairmaster and spinning bike. We talked about the X Games in two and a half weeks and his next three pro nationals. A gold medal and the No. 1 plate are the only thoughts he has. My son is only 17, but he is a seasoned warrior. When I was Travis' age I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Because I was only 17, my parents had to sign for me. It was 1967 and Vietnam was in full swing. My dad called me a "damn fool" and my mom cried, but they both signed. I volunteered for Vietnam when I turned 18 and my request was granted. Once again a "Damn fool" and my mom cried some more. Some are struck down in their prime - some never get a scratch. But the funny thing is that you never know which one you're going to be until it has already happened. I tell my son several times every day how much I love him - not Travis Pastrana the racer, but my son Travis. And he knows that if he walks away from a motorcycle and never looks back, I would love him just as much. In 2 1/2 weeks, Travis will make his own decision as to whether or not he will compete in the X Games and the last three nationals. His three doctors, from a medical standpoint, say it's his call. From a personal standpoint, they all say, "Why?" My money says Travis will make the call - I'll call him a damn fool and his mom will cry, and he will go on to take his place among those motocross legends who never let pain or common sense ruin a perfectly good Sunday. Robert Pastrana [/QUOTE]
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