When Travis Pastrana wants to get serious, he’s one of the most exciting and thrilling drivers in the world today. While he enjoys doing his fair share of insane stunts and fancy gimmicks, when it’s time to buckle up, he has no problem getting his hands dirty.

In this video, we catch Travis Pastrana at his competitive best, taking his Rally America Subaru WRX STI to a first-place finish at the 2010 Sno*Drift Rally back in late January. Together with his right-hand man, Christian Edstrom, Pastrana laid waste to the competition amidst freezing temperatures on the outskirts of Montmorencey, Michigan.

Some people might know Pastrana for his death-defying world record attempts, but for those who know his competitive side, this video is him at his best.

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