No matter how far they drift apart, Travis Pastrana and NASCAR seemingly continue to find themselves together again. The action-sports star will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway in a few weeks, as he’ll pilot the No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports.
Pastrana, 42, will carry primary sponsorship from BRUNT Workwear in the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona. Pastrana, who hasn’t competed in the NASCAR Truck Series since 2023, is excited to see how he stacks up since he’s been out of the series for a few years.
“I’m excited to get back on the track in Daytona with BRUNT Workwear and Niece Motorsports,” says Pastrana. “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.”
BRUNT, which kicked off a partnership with Pastrana last season, is excited to keep expanding its involvement in the NASCAR space in 2026.
“We’ve been talking about making this happen ever since we started working with Travis,” said Eric Girouard, Founder & 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.”
Niece Motorsports, which fielded a truck for Pastrana at Daytona in 2023, feels this is a perfect fit for the organization heading into the start of a pivotal 2026 campaign.
“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,” adds Cody Efaw, CEO of Niece Motorsports. “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.”
Pastrana has made six NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts over the course of his racing career, his most recent resulting in a 13th-place finish at Daytona International Speedway in February 2023. Pastrana also has four career top-10 finishes in 42 career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts, and he finished 11th in his lone NASCAR Cup Series start — the 2023 Daytona 500, which he competed behind the wheel of the No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota.
