Editing Danny Way (section)

==Professional skateboarding==
Danny 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Danny Way's first pro contest win, Michigan 1989 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5kTcgSPV9I&ab_channel=FinnishedSk8boarding  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/U5kTcgSPV9I| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|publisher=YouTube |date=May 27, 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref>  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 Skateboards|Plan B]], together with Mike Ternasky.<ref name="Haight">{{cite web|title=Plan B Skateboards|url=http://www.skatesonhaight.com/PLAN-B-SKATEBOARDS-s/255.htm|work=Skates on Haight|publisher=www.skatesonhaight.com|access-date=26 August 2012|author=www.skatesonhaight.com|year=2008}}</ref> He has been injured repeatedly, including breaking his neck in 1994, and as of 2009 having undergone 13 operations.<ref name=higgins/>

===Plan B (1991–1998)===
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. 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tony Magnusson Loses Fingers, H-Street, Plan B and More on Free Lunch|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wltaTPJ8r_k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/wltaTPJ8r_k| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=26 August 2012|author=RIDEChannel|date=16 August 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Ternasky's intention was to create a "super team" with riders such as Way, [[Colin McKay]], Mullen, [[Mike Carroll (skateboarder)|Mike Carroll]], Matt Hensley, Dan Peterka, Rick Howard and [[Tas Pappas]].<ref name="Haight" />

===Alien Workshop (1999–2004)===
After the original iteration of Plan B folded in 1998, Danny was sponsored by [[Alien Workshop]]. During his time with the company, Way had numerous pro model boards and was featured in photo advertisements. He also competed in the OP King of Skate competition. Danny was featured in two skateboarding video games: [[MTV Sports: Skateboarding Featuring Andy Macdonald|MTV Sports: Skateboarding featuring Andy MacDonald]] and [[Evolution Skateboarding]].

===DC Shoes (1994–present)===
Danny was the first pro skateboarder for [[DC Shoes]] when the brand was founded in 1994. In the first advertisement for his first pro model shoe, Way stood still because he suffered a neck injury while surfing. DC removed Way from their skateboard team in November 2023.

===Plan B (2005–onwards)===
[[File:Sean Hayes, Jereme Rogers, Ryan Gallant, Colin Mckay and Danny Way (2046576162).jpg|thumb|right|Way (far right foreground) with other skaters in 2007]]
Around 2005, rumors emerged in regard to a plan, devised by Way and McKay, to relaunch Plan B. In 2005, with the financial backing of Syndrome Distribution, Way and McKay reformed Plan B Skateboards, maintaining their roles as company co-owners, as well as professional skaters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Plan B Skateboards|url=http://skately.com/library/brands/plan-b-skateboards|work=Skately|publisher=Skately, LLC|access-date=25 December 2012|year=2012|archive-date=30 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130074511/http://skately.com/library/brands/plan-b-skateboards|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Sponsorship===
As of 2023 Way is sponsored by Pacific Drive,<ref>{{cite web|title=The Team – Danny Way|url=http://blog.dcshoes.com/us/en/skate/the-team/danny-way|work=DC Shoes – Skate|publisher=DC Shoes, Inc|access-date=25 March 2013|date=March 2013}}</ref> Plan B skateboards (he is the co-owner with McKay), MegaRamp,  Titan Skateboard Tools,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Danny Way Pro Legends Series w/ Exclusive 8th Skate Tool, Gold Finish and Pro Autograph |url=https://shop.titanskateboardtools.com/products/titan-legends-skate-tool-danny-way |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=TITAN Skateboard Tools |language=en}}</ref> Element 115 Botanicals,{{citation needed|date=December 2023}} and ASEC.<ref>{{cite web|title=Base Camp|url=http://www.asecaction.org/|work=ASEC|access-date=25 March 2013|author=Frank Scura|year=2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Way|url=http://dannyway.com/|publisher=Danny Way|access-date=25 March 2013|date=March 2013|archive-date=11 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511091056/http://dannyway.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Plan B Skateboards|url=http://shop.ccs.com/_-_/keyword-plan+b+skateboards|work=CCS.com|publisher=CCS Direct LLC|access-date=14 September 2012|year=2012|archive-date=18 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918235031/http://shop.ccs.com/_-_/keyword-plan+b+skateboards|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Way's former sponsors include: DC Shoes, the [[Independent Truck Company]], Nixon,<ref name="Nixon">{{cite web|title=Danny Way|url=http://ot.nixon.com/team/danny-way.html|work=Nixon|publisher=Nixon, Inc|access-date=25 March 2013|date=March 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308005640/http://ot.nixon.com/team/danny-way.html|archive-date=8 March 2013}}</ref> and Capix.<ref>{{cite web|title=Team|url=http://www.capixco.com/team.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091018064249/http://www.capixco.com/team.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-10-18|work=Capix Helmets, Protective Gear, and Accessories|publisher=Capix|access-date=25 March 2013|date=March 2013}}</ref>  Way's brother [[Damon Way]] co-founded the DC Shoes company with Ken Block.<ref>{{cite web|title=DC CO-FOUNDER DAMON WAY TAKES ON NEW ROLE; TRANSITIONS TO INCASE|url=http://business.transworld.net/5328/news/dc-co-founder-damon-way-takes-on-new-role-transitions-to-incase/|work=Transworld Business|publisher=Bonnier Corporation|access-date=14 September 2012|author=Kailee Bradstreet|date=3 April 2008}}</ref>

===Awards and achievements===
* 1986: Winner of the first contest he entered at eleven years of age
* 1989: Winner of the first vert contest he entered in [[Michigan]], United States
* 1991: ''Thrasher'' magazine "Skater of the Year"<ref>{{cite web|title=Classics - Danny Way S.O.T.Y.|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuGxsSTiwm8|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=23 August 2012|author=ThrasherMagazine|date=14 December 2009}}</ref>
* 1997: World record for "Biggest Air" – {{convert|12|ft|m}} kickflip
* 1997: First skateboarder to drop into a ramp from a helicopter
* 2002: World record for "Long Distance Jump" – {{convert|65|ft|m}}
* 2002: World record for "Biggest Air" – {{convert|18|ft|m}} {{convert|3|in|cm}} above the top of a ramp (this record was subsequently broken)
* 2003: Second world record for "Long Distance Jump" on June 19 at the [[Point X (skateboard camp)|Point X Camp]] mega ramp – surpassed his own previous record with a distance of {{convert|75|ft|m}}
* 2003: Second world record for "Biggest Air" – surpassed his own previous record with a distance of {{convert|23.5|ft|m}} above the top of a ramp
* 2004: Gold medal at X Games
* 2004: Third world record for "Long Distance Jump" on June 19 at X Games – surpassed his own previous record with a distance of {{convert|79|ft|m}}
* 2004: Second ''Thrasher'' "Skater of the Year" award<ref>{{cite web|title=Thrasher Skateboard Magazine's 2004 Skater of the Year: Danny Way|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu-AMnvfvZc|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=23 August 2012|author=SeanLewis06|format=Video upload|date=16 February 2011}}</ref>
* 2005: First skateboarder to jump over the [[Great Wall of China]] on a skateboard (Way performed this jump with a broken foot after failing a practice jump the day before.)<ref name=higgins>{{cite news|title=Stepping Aside as His Creation Soars|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/30/sports/30xgames.html|access-date=23 August 2012|newspaper=The New York Times|date=29 July 2009|author=Matt Higgins}}</ref>
* 2005: "Big Air" Gold medal at X Games XI
* 2006: "Big Air" Gold medal at X Games XII
* 2006: First skateboarder to perform the "El Camino" ("rocket grab" backflip) skateboard trick on a mega ramp – Mexico City, Mexico<ref>{{cite web|title=An {{sic|Inte|view|nolink=y}} With Danny Way|url=http://www.axsgear.com/blog/vintage-skateboard-history/an-inteview-with-danny-way/|work=AXS|publisher=www.axsgear.com|access-date=23 August 2012|author=AXS Reports|date=4 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108162418if_/http://www.axsgear.com/blog/vintage-skateboard-history/an-inteview-with-danny-way/ |archive-date=8 November 2011 }}</ref>
* 2006: First skateboarder to drop into a ramp from the top of the guitar sculpture at the [[Hard Rock Cafe|Hard Rock Cafe & Casino]] in Las Vegas, United States – a height of {{convert|82|ft|m}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Is There No Stopping Danny Way???|url=http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/skate/skate-news/is-there-no-stopping-danny-way/|work=Caught in the Crossfire|publisher=Division Media|access-date=25 March 2013|author=Crossfire|date=7 April 2006}}</ref>
* 2009: World record for land speed on a skateboard – assisted by professional skateboarder and entrepreneur [[Rob Dyrdek]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Way Breaks Land Speed Record|url=http://push.ca/blogs/skatenews/archive/2009/04/17/danny-way-breaks-land-speed-record.aspx|work=Push.ca|publisher=Push|access-date=23 August 2012|author=encomintor|date=17 April 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100126231718/http://www.push.ca/blogs/skatenews/archive/2009/04/17/danny-way-breaks-land-speed-record.aspx|archive-date=26 January 2010}}</ref> 
* 2009: Winner of the inaugural "Big Air Rail Jam" event at X Games XV – [[Staples Center]], Los Angeles, United States