Travis Pastrana signs for Roush Fenway’s Nationwide Ford full-time in 2013

Travis Pastrana will compete full-time in NASCAR's Nationwide Series in 2013. Credits: Getty Images
Travis Pastrana will compete full-time in NASCAR's Nationwide Series in 2013. Credits:  Getty Images
Travis Pastrana will compete full-time in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series in 2013. Credits: Getty Images

Travis Pastrana will mount a full-time campaign in the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series for Roush-Fenway Racing the team announced Thursday.

Pastrana will be behind the wheel of the No. 60 Ford. It’s the same team Ricky Stenhouse Jr., raced to two consecutive NASCAR Nationwide Series titles in 2011 and 2012.

“I am extremely excited about making the move into full-time NASCAR competition in 2013,” Pastrana said. “And equally thrilled to have the opportunity to make that move with Jack Roush and the team at Roush Fenway Racing.”MORE>>>

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