Travis Pastrana, the celebrated rallycross and motocross veteran, made a surprising comeback to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this year, signing a part‑time deal with Kaulig Racing to pilot the iconic No. 25 Ram truck.
His debut came at the season‑opening Daytona International Speedway, where he navigated the high‑banked track alongside a field of seasoned competitors, marking the first of what is expected to be several appearances throughout the schedule.
At Charlotte Motor Speedway, Pastrana’s effort yielded a 22nd‑place finish, a respectable result given the learning curve of adapting his off‑road skill set to stock‑car racing. The performance was noted by analysts as a solid foundation for the remainder of the season.
However, the upcoming race at Nashville Superspeedway will see Pastrana absent from the cockpit. He will be replaced by Carson Ferguson, who has already logged laps in the No. 25 truck earlier this year at Bristol Motor Speedway, finishing 21st. Ferguson becomes the second driver this season to handle the truck for more than one event.
The roster of drivers rotating through the No. 25 entry also includes Ty Dillon, who has already logged two appearances for the team, and Parker Kligerman, who is slated to compete at Michigan International Speedway in June. Additional road‑course specialists such as Colin Braun and A.J. Allmendinger have also contributed top‑ten finishes on street circuits, highlighting the team’s versatility.
With a schedule that stretches from EchoPark Speedway in Texas to the historic Rockingham Speedway, the lineup of participants reads like a who’s who of American racing talent, featuring names like Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray, and even former IndyCar driver Tony Stewart, who continues to make occasional starts.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming races will test not only the drivers’ adaptability but also the strategic decisions of teams like Kaulig Racing and Niece Motorsports, both of which are investing heavily in talent development and technical resources. For Pastrana, the focus remains on honing his stock‑car setup while mentoring younger teammates, a role he embraces as he balances his legendary off‑road legacy with this new chapter in American motorsport.