Travis Pastrana – Texas Advance
Team: No. 60 KMC Wheels Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Chad Norris
Chassis: RK-749 – Last raced at Charlotte
Twitter: @TravisPastrana; @Pastrana60Team; @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
· Pastrana at Texas
o Travis Pastrana will make his second start at Texas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) this weekend. Earlier this season, Pastrana qualified 21st at the 1.5-mile track and worked his way into the top-15 before the team was forced to visit the garage for gear repairs, finishing 33rd.
· The Car
o The No. 60 team brings Chassis RK-749 to Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. This is the sixth race for this chassis, previously finishing, 13th in Fontana, 15th in Dover, 18th in Chicago, 13th in Bristol and 24th in Charlotte.
· KMC Wheels
o The No. 60 Ford Mustang will carry KMC Wheels on the hood this weekend. KMC Wheels is a personal sponsor of Pastrana’s and has traditionally appeared on the quarter panel of the No. 60 throughout the 2013 season. For more information on the company, visit www.kmcwheels.com.
· Milestone
o Saturday’s start at Texas Motor Speedway marks Pastrana’s 40th overall NNS start. Pastrana made his first NNS start in the 2012 spring race at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). His first start with Roush Fenway Racing came in 2012, in the fall race at RIR.
· Texas Connections
o El Paso native, David Roth, tire specialist for the No. 60 Ford Mustang returns to his home state of Texas. Rear tire carrier, Eric Wallace, of Austin, visits his home state this weekend as well.
· Recapping Charlotte
o Pastrana and the No. 60 team battled to overcome a 31st starting position, climbing into the mid-twenties, before debris on the grille caused the team to make an unscheduled pit stop. Pastrana would ultimately finish 24th.
o He remains 14th in the NNS point standings.
QUOTE WORTHY
Pastrana on racing at Texas:
“Texas was a really challenging race for me the first time out, but I’ve had a lot more mile-and-a-half practice. I really enjoy the bumps and worn out pavement, so I’m optimistic that the second time will be a lot more successful than the first. Plus, all my friends and I hung out and made some friends with all the fans in the infield when we watched the Cup race, so I have to give them something to cheer for!”
2013 No. 60 Team
Name Duties Hometown
Lance Allen Shock Specialist Haubstadt, Ind.
Robby Broome Front Tire Changer Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mike Brown Jackman Phoenix, Ariz.
Dave Davis Truck Driver Fort Wayne, Ind.
Cody Efaw Car Chief Big Prairie, Ohio
Josh Frankos Rear Tire Changer Weirton, W. Va.
Ryan Gamble Front Tire Carrier Sanborn, N.Y.
Brian Harrison Engineer Granite Bay, Calif.
Jason Hedlesky Spotter Clinton, Mich.
Justin Lasky Rear Mechanic Johnstown, Pa.
Rick Mace “Bubba” Truck Driver Connelly Spring, N.C.
Brendon McElligott Front Mechanic West Newbury, Mass.
Chad Norris Crew Chief Fremont, Iowa
John Payne Engine Tuner Huntersville, N.C.
Brett Reckert Gas Man Ellington, Conn.
David Roth Tire Specialist El Paso, Texas
Eric Wallace Rear Tire Carrier Austin, Texas
