Pastrana to make NASCAR return in Daytona Truck race

Travis Pastrana will compete in the season-opening Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona with Niece Motorsports, the team announced Tuesday.

Pastrana will pilot the No. 42 Chevrolet with BRUNT Workwear supporting the effort. It will be Pastrana’s first start in the series since 2023, when he finished 13th in the February race at Daytona with Niece Motorsports.

The action sports star and 11-time X Games gold medalist has made six career starts in the Truck Series since 2012.

“I’m excited to get back on the track in Daytona with BRUNT Workwear and Niece Motorsports,” Pastrana said. “This is my first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race since 2023, so it will be fun to get behind the wheel again and see what we can do. It’s great to work with BRUNT for the first time in NASCAR. They’ve been an amazing partner, getting behind all the good times and bad ideas we cook up at Pastranaland, and keeping myself and the Channel 199 crew safe and comfortable while we do it – expanding that partnership to the racetrack was a no-brainer and a great opportunity for all of us.”

Pastrana’s best finish in the Truck Series is 13th place at Daytona three years ago. In his six starts, he’s earned three top-20 finishes. He’s also made starts in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series.

“We’ve been talking about making this happen ever since we started working with Travis,“ said Eric Girouard, the founder and CEO of BRUNT. “If something has wheels and an engine, chances are Travis drives it better than most. He’s a motor and action sports legend that embodies BRUNT’s commitment to celebrating hard work and grit, and we can’t wait to see him in the BRUNT truck at Daytona.”

Niece Motorsports is set to again field four trucks in the Craftsman Truck Series this season. Pastana is the second driver announcement for the organization ahead of Daytona, after Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was announced to join the team in the No. 45 Chevrolet.

“Travis and I first worked together at Roush back in 2013, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see that relationship continue into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Niece Motorsports,” Niece Motorsports CEO Cody Efaw said. “Travis is one of the most genuine people you’ll ever meet, and we’re thrilled to welcome BRUNT Workwear to the Niece Motorsports family. Their brand is a natural fit for who we are and what we do, and we’re excited to take the green flag together at Daytona.”