Ternasky, to the dismay of Magnusson, managed to convince numerous H-Street team riders to resign and assist with the development of the new brand.
The Plan B company was formed as part of the Dwindle Distribution company, at that time overseen by Steve Rocco and Rodney Mullen, and, like Way, Ternasky was also formerly with H-Street, where he co-managed the company with Tony Magnusson. He has been injured repeatedly, including breaking his neck in 1994, and as of 2009 having undergone 13 operations. Way was introduced in the Powell Peralta skateboard company's video "Public Domain" in the late 80's and H-Street skateboard company's videos Shackle Me Not and Hokus Pokus and, shortly afterwards in 1991, co-founded the skateboard company Plan B, together with Mike Ternasky. Professional skateboarding ĭanny Way became the youngest person (15 yrs old) to win a pro vert skateboarding contest at the World Skateboard Association Pro Vert Contest in Lansing, Michigan sponsored by Modern Skate & Surf in 1989.
Danny lost another adult in his life when his childhood mentor Mike Ternasky was killed by an elderly driver who ran a stop sign. The couple subsequently divorced and Tim died following a surfing session. Mary subsequently remarried, to Tim O'Dea, who introduced Danny and Damon to skateboarding and surfing. Following his father's death, his mother Mary dated a number of men who abused Mary, Danny, and his brother Damon. His father, Dennis Way, died before Danny's first birthday – Dennis was jailed for failing to pay child support to his previous wife, and after nine days in jail was found hanged in his cell his death was ruled a suicide. His childhood was marred by difficult circumstances. Way was born in Portland, Oregon and grew up in San Diego, California. 8.1 Complete FIA World Rallycross Championship results.