.TravisPastrana hasn't raced a stock car at DAYTONA in 10 years, and that was in the Xfinity Series. But against all odds, he qualified for the DAYTONA500 and will make his Cup debut on Sunday: NASCAR
While it may appear on the surface an athlete who lives on the edge of danger on a regular basis should be immune to fear, Pastrana said that’s not necessarily true and especially when it comes to making his series debut.
"I’ve got all the information from all the drivers, and they’ve all said similar things, some completely opposite things and I don’t know who’s messing with me and who’s telling me the truth.”His first lap on the track in the current Next Gen car came on Wednesday night in his qualifying attempt and he was second-fastest among the six cars without charters. The top two in speed are guaranteed a spot in the race.Pastrana will still compete in Thursday night’s qualifying race.
"I did qualify front row here and finished top 10 in the [Xfinity] Series [10 years ago] so it’s not like we’re coming in with nothing. I definitely have the most pavement experience I’ve ever had in my life and I feel ready to make it happen."After making the race, an ecstatic Pastrana climbed from the car and congratulated fellow open driver“I just can’t say enough about this 23XI team," he said.
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