Travis Pastrana to Make First NASCAR Start in 3 Years

NORTH READING, Mass. — Travis Pastrana has added his name to an increasingly star-studded lineup for next month's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener at Daytona.

Pastrana will drive Niece's No. 42 BRUNT Workwear Chevrolet in the Feb. 13, 2026 season-opening Fresh from Florida 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona. The 11-time X Games gold medalist will join three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and series regulars in the field for the race. 

“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.

In 2023, Pastrana raced in the Daytona 500 in 23XI Racing's No. 67 Toyota and the NCTS race at Daytona with Niece Motorsports. He finished 11th for 23XI and 13th for Niece. 

Pastrana's first start in three years marks the expansion of sponsor Brunt's presence in the sport.

“We’ve been talking about making this happen ever since we started working with Travis,” said Eric Girouard, founder and CEO of Brunt Workwear. “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.”

Pastrana will also be reunited with Cody Efaw, the CEO of Niece Motorsports whom he worked with at Jack Roush's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series team in 2013.

“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,” 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."

Pastrana's Daytona start will mark his 50th NASCAR start. He has the one Cup start, 42 NOAPS starts and six NCTS starts. He made his debut in 2012, racing nine times in NOAPS and once in NCTS competition, before going full-time in NOAPS with Roush in 2013. He racked up four top-10 finishes and a pole in his lone full-time NASCAR season. 

Pastrana's next race – the Fresh From Florida 250 – will air live on Fox Sports 1 from Daytona International Speedway starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.