Bryan Dauzat Bio
Bryan Keith Dauzat (pronounced “dough-zuh”; born November 30, 1959) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He is best known for his part-time appearances in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with FDNY Racing, where he has piloted the No. 28 Chevrolet Silverado RST. Dauzat has also competed in the ARCA Menards Series with Brother-In-Law Racing, and has made appearances in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, Dauzat built a racing career as a driver-owner entrant in addition to his time behind the wheel.
Early Life and Background
Bryan Keith Dauzat was born on November 30, 1959, in Alexandria, Louisiana, in the south-central part of the state. Alexandria sits along the Red River and has a long tradition of producing skilled mechanics, fabricators, and weekend racers, and Dauzat grew up surrounded by that hands-on garage culture. He was raised in the United States and developed a strong connection to stock car racing through regional short tracks before stepping into the national spotlight later in life.
Outside of racing, Dauzat serves as president of O. B. Builders, a construction-related company that has also acted as a sponsor of his racing program. That dual role as both a business owner and a driver shaped his approach to the sport, allowing him to fund his own entries and treat each race as a long-term project rather than a full-time job.
Path to NASCAR
Dauzat entered national NASCAR competition in 2014, well into his fifties, after years of regional racing experience. He made his debut at Bristol Motor Speedway that year in the Camping World Truck Series with FDNY Racing, finishing 36th after suspension problems forced him out of the race. He also reached the ARCA Racing Series for the first time in 2014, debuting at Talladega and finishing 26th.
His early stock car efforts were part-time and self-funded, with Dauzat balancing his business career in Louisiana with selective race entries at major ovals. Through perseverance and steady improvements, he carved out a consistent role with FDNY Racing, which became his primary home in the Truck Series.
Bryan Dauzat Career
Early Career (2014–2016)
Dauzat’s national-level career began in 2014 with a Truck Series start at Bristol and an ARCA appearance at Talladega, both of which served as learning experiences. The following year, he attempted to qualify for the ARCA season-opener at Daytona but failed to make the race. In 2016, he focused on the restrictor-plate tracks in ARCA and qualified at Talladega before attempting Kansas, where he was on the entry list but did not start the event.
These early years were marked by modest results, but they helped Dauzat build relationships with teams and gain comfort at some of the country’s largest ovals. The groundwork laid in 2014–2016 would soon translate into more consistent opportunities.
Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2017–2018)
In 2017, Dauzat continued working with FDNY Racing and expanded his ARCA schedule to a career-high five races, running Daytona, Talladega, Pocono, Chicagoland, and Kansas. That same year he teamed with Bob Rahilly, owner of the former Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series team RahMoc Enterprises, and acquired equipment from JR Motorsports, a major step forward for his program. He also brought prospect Calvin Carroll to Daytona for a test session with the team.
In 2018, Dauzat returned to Daytona in the ARCA ranks but was caught up in a wreck that also involved Bo LeMastus and Quin Houff. In the Truck Series, he ran Daytona with FDNY Racing and finished 18th after a late wreck knocked him out of the top ten in what was originally planned to be the team’s final race. However, on August 27, 2018, FDNY Racing announced on Facebook that it would enter the Talladega Truck race, and Dauzat delivered the team’s first-ever top-ten finish in eighth place. It was a defining moment for both driver and team.
FDNY Racing Era (2019–Present)
During the 2019 NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona, Dauzat was involved in a frightening pit-road incident when he accidentally struck his jackman, Billy Rock, after his truck suffered braking problems. Rock was treated at Halifax Health for a broken shoulder and released from the hospital shortly after. Despite the difficult start, Dauzat continued his partnership with FDNY Racing, driving the team’s No. 28 entry on a part-time basis through the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 seasons.
In 2020, Dauzat and FDNY Racing were able to run more races than originally scheduled after NASCAR expanded the Truck Series field from 32 to 40 vehicles due to the cancellation of qualifying during the COVID-19 pandemic. On January 29, 2021, it was confirmed he would return to the FDNY No. 28 truck for another part-time season, beginning at the Daytona opener. He entered the CRC Brakleen 150 at Pocono Raceway in June 2021 and finished 34th. He opened 2024 with his second career Truck Series top-ten finish, placing ninth in the Daytona season-opener, before finishing 34th at Pocono later that year after a late-race crash with Zane Smith.
Driving Style and Strengths
Dauzat has built his reputation as a steady, experienced part-time driver who performs best at the larger, high-speed ovals such as Daytona and Talladega. His best finishes have come in restrictor-plate-style events, where track position and patience matter more than raw speed. Working with FDNY Racing, he has developed a polished relationship with his crew and is known for his calm, methodical approach to race day.
Notable Races and Milestones
His career highlights include a top-ten run at Talladega in 2018 that gave FDNY Racing its first top-ten finish, and a ninth-place effort at Daytona in 2024 that marked his second Truck Series top-ten. He has also competed in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, expanding his résumé across multiple NASCAR-sanctioned series.
Bryan Dauzat Career Wins
Bryan Dauzat has not recorded a victory in any of the three major national NASCAR national series, the ARCA Menards Series, or the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. His results have been measured in steady finishes and occasional top-ten efforts rather than trips to Victory Lane. He has built his reputation on durability, consistency, and supporting a small team as a driver-owner.
Craftsman Truck Series Highlights
Dauzat’s top performances in the Truck Series include an eighth-place finish at Talladega in 2018 with FDNY Racing and a ninth-place result in the 2024 Daytona season-opener. These two runs stand as the best finishes of his Truck Series career and represent the high points of his part-time program.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside of the Truck Series, Dauzat has run a limited ARCA Menards Series schedule with Brother-In-Law Racing, including five races in 2017 that marked his busiest season in the series. He has also competed in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, gaining experience in the Northeast short-track scene.
Bryan Dauzat Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Dauzat’s immediate family is limited, and detailed records about his parents and any racing lineage are not widely available. He has built his program through O. B. Builders, the company he leads as president, which has also sponsored his racing efforts. His racing operation has often been described as a family-supported, self-funded endeavor.
Personal Life
Dauzat resides in the United States and balances his role as president of O. B. Builders with his part-time racing career. He has maintained a long-running relationship with FDNY Racing, and his business connections have helped sustain his program across multiple seasons. Beyond these professional ties, broader public details about his personal life remain limited.
2025 Season Performance
Heading into 2025, Bryan Dauzat’s status with FDNY Racing had been anchored by his strong ninth-place run in the 2024 Daytona season-opener, the kind of result that typically secures a part-time slate for the following year. After a 34th-place finish at Pocono in 2024, following a late-race incident with Zane Smith, his program continued to focus on select high-profile events rather than a full schedule.
As in past seasons, Dauzat’s 2025 plans were expected to include the Daytona Truck Series opener, with additional races likely added depending on sponsorship and team resources. His experience at restrictor-plate tracks made Daytona and Talladega logical targets for another part-time campaign with the No. 28 Chevrolet Silverado RST.
Looking ahead, Dauzat and FDNY Racing remained focused on building incremental improvements and chasing another top-ten finish. The pairing of a veteran driver, a self-funded team, and a loyal sponsor base has been the foundation of his late-career run in NASCAR’s national series.