Travis Pastrana
FILE -Kurt Busch (45) pits during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Madison, Ill. NASCAR’s next 75 years almost certainly will include at least a partially electric vehicle turning laps at Daytona International Speedway. It’s unfathomable to some, unconscionable to others. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Concussion lingers for former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch

By Dan Gelston Feb. 28, 2023 02:57 PM EST

Aric Almirola (10), Brad Keselowski (6), Travis Pastrana (67), Kyle Larson (5), Ryan Blaney (12), and Daniel Suarez (99) crash during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pastrana adds one more motorsports thrill in Daytona 500

By Dan Gelston Feb. 19, 2023 08:41 PM EST

Travis Pastrana, left, signs autographs before a practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 18, 2023 11:11 AM EST

Ross Chastain, left, and Kevin Harvick ride before fans during driver introductions before the first of two qualifying auto races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 16, 2023 07:19 PM EST

FILE - Jimmie Johnson looks on before the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Sunday, June 5, 2022. Kevin Harvick is looking for the exit ramp as he enters his final season as a NASCAR driver, at the same time seven-time champion Johnson is sliding back into stock cars. Harvick is making 2023 his last as a full-time driver, while Johnson, after two years away in IndyCar, has returned to NASCAR as its newest team owner. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Johnson, Pastrana seeking new thrills in Daytona 500 run

By Dan Gelston Feb. 16, 2023 01:44 PM EST

Alex Bowman climbs out of his car during his qualifying run for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman took the pole position for Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 15, 2023 10:11 PM EST

Alex Bowman drives out of turn four during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman took the pole position for Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Bowman, Larson give Hendrick sweep of front row at Daytona

By Dan Gelston Feb. 15, 2023 10:09 PM EST

Jimmie Johnson autographs NASCAR memorabilia during Daytona 500 auto race media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Johnson, Pastrana land spots in Daytona 500 as Daly breaks

By Mark Long Feb. 15, 2023 04:34 PM EST

FILE - Travis Pastrana celebrates after jumping the fountain at Caesars Palace on a motorcycle Sunday, July 8, 2018, in Las Vegas. Motorsports icon and stuntman Travis Pastrana will enter the Daytona 500 with 23XI Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. Pastrana, who is decorated in multiple forms of motorsports, called the Daytona 500 the biggest race in the world and the one thing remaining on his bucket list. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Travis Pastrana to attempt Daytona 500 with 23XI Racing

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 17, 2023 09:37 AM EST

Retired driver Scott Pruett, left, and Jimmie Johnson talk in the Ally Cadillac Racing garage during practice for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Herta, Johnson lead Team USA to surprise 2nd spot in Sweden

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 05, 2022 01:08 PM EST

FILE - Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, left, talks with Colton Herta after Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Indianapolis. Dixon and Herta are two of 12 IndyCar drivers taking part in the Rolex 24 at Daytona to knock off some offseason rust ahead of their own season opener next month.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Herta to replace injured Pastrana in Race of Champions

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 28, 2022 03:06 PM EST

Jimmie Johnson speaks to a fan alongside his teammates Simon Pagenaud of France, center, and Kamui Kobayashi of Japan, left, ahead of the 10-hour Petit Le Mans endurance race at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Johnson & Pastrana to represent USA in Race of Champions

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 17, 2021 08:00 AM EST

Austin Hill (16) poses in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Westgate 200 auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Hill rebounds with win at Las Vegas to advance in playoffs

Sep. 25, 2020 11:11 PM EDT

Brandon Jones celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, July 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Jones wins overtime NASCAR Xfinity race at Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta Jul. 25, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

Raphael Lessard (4) makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Friday, July 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Hill dominates Truck Series doubleheader opener at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Jul. 24, 2020 09:01 PM EDT