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Stunt Legend Travis Pastrana Returns to NASCAR Trucks at Daytona
Pastrana, known for his action sports exploits, will compete in the Craftsman Truck Series opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Travis Pastrana, a renowned action sports star, is making a return to NASCAR this week by competing in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Pastrana, who last raced in NASCAR in 2023, will drive a Niece Motorsports truck in the season opener, marking his first NASCAR appearance in several years.
Why it matters
Pastrana's return to NASCAR is noteworthy as he is better known for his exploits in motocross, rally racing, and other extreme sports. His decision to compete in the Daytona Truck race highlights his continued interest in stock car racing, despite previously stating that it may not be a good full-time venture for him.
The details
Pastrana, 42, will be driving a Niece Motorsports truck in the Craftsman Truck Series opener at Daytona. He last raced in NASCAR in 2023, competing in the Daytona 500 and one Truck race. Pastrana ran the full O'Reilly Series in 2013, an experience that convinced him that stock car racing was not a good full-time option for him. However, he didn't hesitate to accept the opportunity to race at Daytona this year when sponsorship opened the door.
- Pastrana last raced in NASCAR in 2023.
- Pastrana ran the full O'Reilly Series in 2013.
- The Craftsman Truck Series opener at Daytona International Speedway will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Travis Pastrana
A renowned action sports star who is making a return to NASCAR by competing in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
Niece Motorsports
The team that Pastrana will be driving for in the Craftsman Truck Series opener at Daytona.
What they’re saying
“It's really wild coming down here to see the family, the camaraderie and knowing so many of the crews and drivers and everybody, this whole NASCAR community. It's so much fun. When I stopped racing NASCAR for a few years, all my friends were almost depressed. I just love being around the tracks, and I love everything about it.”
— Travis Pastrana (autoweek.com)
“It's an amazing sport, and it's way, way more challenging and way more stressful than you ever imagined watching television.”
— Travis Pastrana (autoweek.com)
What’s next
The Craftsman Truck Series opener at Daytona International Speedway will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, where Travis Pastrana will make his return to NASCAR competition.
The takeaway
Travis Pastrana's return to NASCAR, despite previously stating that stock car racing may not be a good full-time venture for him, highlights his continued interest in the sport and the unique challenge it presents for an action sports star like himself.
