Pastrana to Roush Fenway? Extreme racer Travis Pastrana’s transition to NASCAR will take a step up in 2013. The driver is finalizing a deal to run full-time for Roush Fenway Racing next season in the Nationwide Series, attempting a run at the championship. Driving a car that will likely be changed to #99, Pastrana has sponsorship sold for approximately half the 32-to-33 race schedule but sources say RFR is committed to run the driver regardless. Trevor Bayne, according to sources is also set for a full-time ride at RFR which would give the organization two entries fighting for the championship. An official announcement on the partnership is expected in the next few weeks. Sponsors were not confirmed but Boost Mobile was the backer for nearly all Pastrana’s starts in 2012; the role of Red Bull, which has backed him in other forms of motorsports but not NASCAR is unclear.(Frontstretch)(11-5-2012)
