Bryan Dauzat Bio
Bryan Keith Dauzat (pronounced “dough-zah”) is an American professional stock car racing driver born on November 30, 1959, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He is best known as a part-time competitor in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where he drives the No. 28 Chevrolet Silverado RST for FDNY Racing. Dauzat has also made appearances in the ARCA Menards Series with Brother-In-Law Racing and has competed in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Over more than a decade of stock car racing, he has built a reputation as a determined owner-driver who keeps smaller teams competitive on national stages.
Early Life and Background
Bryan Keith Dauzat was born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, a region with a strong tradition of grassroots short-track racing. Growing up in the South exposed him to a wide range of stock car and modified events from a young age. Those early experiences helped shape his interest in oval racing and laid the groundwork for a career that would eventually take him to some of the largest tracks in North America.
Outside of racing, Dauzat has built a professional life in the construction industry. He serves as president of O. B. Builders, a sponsor of his racing career. Balancing a business leadership role with competitive driving has given him a steady foundation that supports his part-time pursuit of national-level NASCAR events.
Path to NASCAR
Dauzat’s path to NASCAR national series competition began later than most drivers, with his professional stock car career starting in 2014 at age 54. He entered the ARCA Racing Series first, debuting at Talladega Superspeedway in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame 200. He followed that with a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut later that same year at Bristol Motor Speedway in the UNOH 200, driving for FDNY Racing.
Rather than climbing through a traditional late-model ladder, Dauzat leaned on his business background to partner with established teams. His collaboration with FDNY Racing and later with teams connected to Bob Rahilly and JR Motorsports equipment gave him the resources needed to compete on superspeedways and intermediate tracks across the country.
Bryan Dauzat Career
Early Career (2014–2016)
Dauzat’s first taste of national series racing came in 2014, when he debuted in both the ARCA Racing Series at Talladega and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol. His Truck Series debut with FDNY Racing ended in a 36th-place finish after suspension problems ended his day early. The following season, he attempted to qualify for the ARCA opener at Daytona but failed to make the field, and in 2016 he ran the restrictor plate tracks while also attempting to qualify at Kansas.
These early years were defined more by learning the demands of national series competition than by results. Dauzat used each start to gain experience at high-speed tracks, and his willingness to start from small, underfunded teams laid the foundation for the partnerships that came later in his career.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2017–2020)
The turning point in Dauzat’s Truck Series career came in 2017, when he teamed up with Bob Rahilly, owner of the former NASCAR Cup Series team RahMoc Enterprises, and acquired a car from JR Motorsports. He ran a career-high five races that season at Daytona, Talladega, Pocono, Chicagoland, and Kansas. After an 18th-place finish at Daytona in 2018, FDNY Racing announced it would run Talladega later that summer. Dauzat drove the No. 28 to eighth place, giving the team its first-ever top-ten finish in the series.
The 2019 Daytona season-opener brought a sobering moment when Dauzat accidentally struck his jackman, Billy Rock, on pit road during a braking problem. Rock suffered a broken shoulder but was released from the hospital shortly after. In 2020, Dauzat and FDNY Racing ran more races than originally scheduled after field sizes expanded to 40 trucks due to COVID-19 protocol changes, allowing the team to use its owner points to enter events.
FDNY Racing Era (2021–2025)
In January 2021, it was confirmed that Dauzat would return to FDNY Racing’s No. 28 truck for another part-time schedule, beginning at the Daytona season-opener. He also entered the CRC Brakleen 150 at Pocono Raceway in June of that year. Dauzat continued running part-time for FDNY through 2022 and 2023, and returned for at least the Daytona opener in 2024. That 2024 Daytona race produced his second career Truck Series top-ten finish, a ninth-place run, before a later Pocono start ended in a 34th-place crash with Zane Smith.
Entering 2025, Dauzat remains committed to FDNY Racing’s part-time Truck Series effort in the No. 28 Chevrolet Silverado RST. He also continues to make occasional ARCA Menards Series starts with Brother-In-Law Racing in the No. 75 Chevrolet SS. His most recent Truck Series start listed in his career record is the 2025 MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono.
Driving Style and Strengths
Dauzat’s racing résumé is built almost entirely around high-speed oval work, particularly restrictor plate and intermediate superspeedways like Daytona, Talladega, and Pocono. His experience at these tracks has made him a steady pack racer who understands drafting lines and pit-road rhythm. Working closely with small teams such as FDNY Racing has also sharpened his strategic awareness, since he often has to manage equipment preservation as carefully as outright pace.
Notable Races and Milestones
Two finishes stand out as career milestones for Dauzat. The first was his eighth-place run at Talladega in August 2018, which delivered FDNY Racing its first-ever Truck Series top-ten result. The second was his ninth-place finish in the 2024 Daytona opener, his second career Truck Series top ten. He has also made notable ARCA starts at Talladega and Daytona, including a 26th-place debut at Talladega in 2014.
Bryan Dauzat Career Wins
Bryan Dauzat has not recorded a win in either the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series or the ARCA Menards Series. His measured results have come in the form of top-ten finishes, of which he has two in the Truck Series to date, both on superspeedways. Despite the absence of victories, his longevity and consistency with small teams have made him a respected part-time presence in NASCAR’s lower national touring ranks.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Highlights
Dauzat’s two Truck Series top-ten finishes are his headline results in the series. His first came at Talladega in 2018 with FDNY Racing, and his most recent came at Daytona in the 2024 season-opener. His best championship result in the series was a 45th-place ranking in 2018, while his most recent listed season position was 75th in 2025.
Other Wins and Performances
In the ARCA Menards Series, Dauzat has competed primarily at restrictor plate tracks and has not recorded a top-ten finish in the events documented in his record. He has also made starts in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. His regional and modified results, combined with his Truck Series top tens, reflect a career built on consistency rather than outright victory counts.
Bryan Dauzat Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Publicly available information about Bryan Dauzat’s immediate family is limited. He has not publicly highlighted a multi-generational racing dynasty, and his entry into national NASCAR competition came later in life after establishing himself in business. His career has been built through personal partnerships with team owners such as those at FDNY Racing and through sponsors connected to his own company.
Personal Life
Dauzat is best known off the track as president of O. B. Builders, the construction firm that also sponsors his racing efforts. He is based in his home state of Louisiana and continues to balance his business leadership with part-time NASCAR and ARCA competition. Detailed information about his marital status, spouse, or children has not been publicly verified.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season for Bryan Dauzat centers on a continued part-time schedule with FDNY Racing in the No. 28 Chevrolet Silverado RST. His documented 2025 Truck Series start came at Pocono in the MillerTech Battery 200, which stands as his most recent national series appearance. He also remains eligible for ARCA Menards Series starts with Brother-In-Law Racing in the No. 75 Chevrolet SS, where he has most recently been linked to the 2026 Alabama Manufactured Housing 200 at Talladega.
Results in 2025 have been modest, with his season ranking listed at 75th in the Truck Series standings. As with most part-time drivers, his focus is on completing races, gathering data for his team, and pursuing the occasional top-ten opportunity when superspeedway conditions line up. With FDNY Racing continuing to expand its schedule year over year, additional starts beyond Daytona, Talladega, and Pocono remain a possibility.
Looking ahead, Dauzat’s outlook for the remainder of 2025 is shaped by the rhythm of FDNY Racing’s part-time program and his parallel ARCA efforts. Even without the benefit of full-season consistency, his record shows steady improvement at superspeedways and a clear comfort level in pack-racing scenarios. That foundation gives him a realistic chance to add to his two career Truck Series top-ten finishes if the right race falls his way.
