CHARLOTTE, N.C. — BRUNT Workwear and Black Rifle Coffee Company will bring together motorsports icon Travis Pastrana and digital racing phenomenon Cleetus McFarland to race as teammates in the season-opening NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race Feb. 13 at Daytona Int’l Speedway.
McFarland will join Pastrana under the Niece Motorsports banner for the Daytona opener, contingent upon NASCAR approval following a scheduled test at Rockingham Speedway on Tuesday, February 10.
Pastrana will drive the No. 42 BRUNT Workwear Chevrolet Silverado, while McFarland will pilot the No. 4 Black Rifle Coffee Company Chevrolet Silverado in the 100-lap, 250-mile event held annually during Speedweeks.
The Fresh From Florida 250 is widely regarded as one of the most unpredictable races on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series calendar, known for high-speed drafting, aggressive pack racing, frequent lead changes and multi-truck incidents that often shape the outcome in the closing laps.
Pastrana, a global action sports star and one of the most versatile competitors in motorsports, is a multi-time X Games gold medalist and rally champion who has made numerous high-profile starts across NASCAR’s Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series.
“I’m pumped to get back on track at Daytona,” Pastrana said. “This will be my first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race since 2023, so jumping back into the Niece Chevrolet is going to be a blast. Daytona is one of those places where anything can happen, and lining up with Cleetus and Ricky just adds to the fun. BRUNT and Black Rifle Coffee Company have been awesome partners, from everything we’re doing at Pastranaland to Channel 199, so it’s pretty cool to take on this next challenge together and see how it plays out.”
McFarland has built one of the largest followings in motorsports through his viral YouTube content, grassroots racing programs and high-performance automotive builds.
With millions of subscribers and a growing on-track résumé, McFarland’s Truck Series debut alongside Pastrana marks a significant step in his continued expansion into professional motorsports competition.
“I’ve been lucky to drive a lot of really cool stuff, but Daytona in a NASCAR Craftsman Truck is a whole new level,” McFarland said. “This is my first time in the series, so I know it’s going to push me way outside my comfort zone, and that’s what makes it so exciting. I’m incredibly grateful to have partners like Black Rifle Coffee Company, BRUNT and Niece Motorsports backing us every step of the way. We’re going to go have some fun and see what this thing can do.”
