Bryan Dauzat Bio
Bryan Keith Dauzat, pronounced “dough-zuh,” is an American professional stock car racing driver born on November 30, 1959, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He has competed part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 28 Chevrolet Silverado RST for FDNY Racing, and has also raced part-time in the ARCA Menards Series for Brother-In-Law Racing. Dauzat has additionally made starts in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, building a career that spans multiple national touring series over more than a decade.
Known for his persistence as a part-time competitor, Dauzat has aligned himself with independent teams and has continued to race well into his sixties. His career reflects the path of a late-blooming driver who reached the national NASCAR level after years of regional and short-track experience, balancing his racing with a career outside the cockpit.
Early Life and Background
Bryan Keith Dauzat was born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, a city in the central part of the state with a long tradition of grassroots auto racing. Growing up in Louisiana exposed him to a vibrant local racing scene, including short tracks and regional stock car events that have produced numerous NASCAR competitors over the decades. Louisiana’s deep stock car culture helped shape his early interest in the sport.
Details about Dauzat’s formal education and immediate family are not widely documented. Outside of racing, he serves as president of O. B. Builders, a company that has also served as a sponsor of his racing activities. His professional life away from the track has helped sustain his ability to continue competing on a part-time basis with smaller, independent teams.
Path to NASCAR
Dauzat’s path to NASCAR came later than for many of his peers, as he did not debut at the national level until 2014. That year marked his entry into both the ARCA Racing Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, signaling a transition from regional and local competition to the highest levels of stock car racing in the United States. His late entry into NASCAR reflected a long buildup of experience at lower levels of the sport.
He made his ARCA debut in 2014 at Talladega Superspeedway, finishing 26th in his first start. Later that same year, he entered the Truck Series at Bristol Motor Speedway with FDNY Racing, an independent team that would become a long-term home for him. These early appearances laid the foundation for a partnership with FDNY Racing that has endured for more than a decade.
Bryan Dauzat Career
Early Career (2014–2016)
Dauzat’s first national-level season came in 2014, when he debuted in both ARCA and the Truck Series. His Truck Series debut at Bristol with FDNY Racing ended in 36th place after suspension problems forced him out of the race early. The following year, he attempted to qualify for the ARCA season-opener at Daytona but did not make the field, illustrating the challenges of breaking in as a part-time independent entrant.
In 2016, Dauzat focused on the restrictor-plate tracks in ARCA, attempting to qualify at Daytona and Talladega while also trying to make the race at Kansas Speedway. Although he qualified at Kansas, he ultimately did not start the event. These early years were marked by small fields of opportunity and steady learning as he adjusted to the demands of national-series competition.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2017–2018)
For the 2017 ARCA season, Dauzat partnered with Bob Rahilly, owner of the former Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series team RahMoc Enterprises, and acquired a car from JR Motorsports. The improved equipment and guidance helped him run a career-high five races that year, including starts at Daytona, Talladega, Pocono, Chicagoland, and Kansas. He also invited prospect Calvin Carroll to test with the team at Daytona as part of his development efforts.
Dauzat returned to Daytona in 2018, where he was caught up in a multi-car wreck that also involved Bo LeMastus and Quin Houff. Despite the setback, his 2017 season represented a breakthrough in terms of schedule, partnerships, and competitiveness, establishing him as a regular presence in the ARCA paddock.
Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2017–2019)
After his 2014 Bristol debut, Dauzat returned to the Truck Series in 2017 to attempt to qualify for the season-opener at Daytona but failed to make the race. In 2018, he returned to Daytona and finished 18th after a late wreck dropped him out of the top ten. The race was originally intended to be FDNY Racing’s final event, but on August 27, 2018, the team announced it would also enter the Talladega race. Dauzat drove the No. 28 to the team’s first-ever top-ten finish, placing eighth.
The 2019 NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona proved to be one of the most difficult moments of his career. While entering his stall on pit road, Dauzat accidentally struck his jackman, Billy Rock, after his truck experienced braking problems. Rock was taken to Halifax Health, where he was diagnosed with a broken shoulder before being released from the hospital. Dauzat’s commitment to his team and crew remained evident as he continued to race with FDNY in the seasons that followed.
FDNY Racing Era (2020–2024)
Dauzat returned to FDNY Racing and its No. 28 truck for 2020, when the team ran more events than originally scheduled after the field size for the Truck Series was expanded from 32 to 40 because of the cancellation of qualifying due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team’s owner points allowed the No. 28 to make races following their attempt at Daytona. In January 2021, it was announced that Dauzat would return for another part-time schedule in 2021, beginning at the Daytona season-opener.
He entered the CRC Brakleen 150 at Pocono Raceway in June 2021, finishing 34th, and continued to run part-time in the No. 28 through 2022 and 2023. In 2024, Dauzat opened the season with the second top-ten finish of his Truck Series career, placing ninth at Daytona. He later entered the Pocono race that year but finished 34th after a late-race crash with Zane Smith. Throughout this era, he has remained a consistent part-time presence with the same independent team.
Driving Style and Strengths
Dauzat’s racing resume reflects particular experience on the restrictor-plate tracks of Daytona and Talladega, where he has earned his strongest finishes. His career-best Truck Series result of eighth at Talladega in 2018 and his top-ten run at Daytona in 2024 demonstrate his comfort in pack racing at high speeds. As a part-time driver, he has prioritized completing races and working closely with his small FDNY Racing team rather than chasing weekly results.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among Dauzat’s signature moments is the 2018 Talladega race, where he delivered FDNY Racing’s first-ever top-ten Truck Series finish. His 2024 Daytona opener, finishing ninth, marked the second top-ten result of his national-series career. The 2019 pit-road incident at Daytona also stands as a defining moment, underscoring both the risks of the sport and the bond between Dauzat and his FDNY crew.
Bryan Dauzat Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Bryan Keith Dauzat was raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, where stock car racing has long been a part of the local culture. Detailed information about his parents and broader family is not widely available in public sources.
Personal Life
Outside of racing, Dauzat serves as president of O. B. Builders, a construction-related company that has also sponsored his racing efforts. The business has helped support his ability to continue competing on a part-time basis with FDNY Racing into his mid-sixties.
2025 Season Performance
As of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, Bryan Dauzat has continued his longstanding part-time role with FDNY Racing in the No. 28 Chevrolet Silverado RST. With his established relationship with the team and prior experience at Daytona and Talladega, he is positioned to enter the restrictor-plate events that have historically produced his strongest results. His 2024 ninth-place finish at Daytona demonstrated that he remains capable of top-ten runs in the right circumstances.
Beyond Daytona and Talladega, Dauzat’s 2025 schedule with FDNY Racing is expected to remain limited, with the team focusing on owner-points entries and select events similar to its recent approach. The partnership between Dauzat and FDNY Racing has endured for more than a decade, making him one of the longest-tenured drivers associated with a single independent Truck Series team.
