The First Black Woman to Compete in a Nascar National Series Will Drive Team Reaume’s No. 2 Ford
Dystany Spurlock will return to her hometown this week for a community celebration before attempting to compete in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Richmond Raceway.
Spurlock is entered in Friday’s Black’s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards, driving the No. 2 Ford F-150 in her debut with Team Reaume. The race represents her third bid for a Truck Series start during her historic 2026 season.
Spurlock became the first Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s three national series when she made her Truck Series debut at Dover Motor Speedway in May. NASCAR confirmed the historic milestone.
Because 39 trucks are entered for 36 starting positions at Richmond, Spurlock must qualify for the race.
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Spurlock Builds Experience Across Motorsports
Backed by Foxxtecca, Spurlock has competed in several forms of motorsports. Through seven ARCA Menards Series starts in 2026 with MBM Motorsports, she has recorded five top-15 finishes.
Before moving into stock-car racing, Spurlock competed as a motorcycle drag racer in XDA and NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition.
Her addition to Team Reaume reflects the organization’s effort to create opportunities for developing drivers while expanding its presence in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
We are excited to welcome Dystany to Team Reaume and give her the opportunity to compete in front of her hometown fans at Richmond Raceway. Dystany has already made history in NASCAR, and we are proud to be part of her journey as she continues to break barriers and inspire the next generation of racers.
Team Reaume owner Josh Reaume
Highland Springs Homecoming Planned
Before Friday’s qualifying session, Spurlock will return to Highland Springs, Virginia, for a homecoming celebration Thursday, Aug. 13.
The day will begin with a noon press conference at Highland Springs High School, where Spurlock graduated. She will then make a community appearance from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern time at the McDonald’s on Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond. The appearance is presented by Holeman Enterprises, LLC.
“Coming back to Highland Springs means everything to me. This is where it all started,” Spurlock said. “I used to walk these halls dreaming about what was possible, and now I get to come back and celebrate this moment with the community that raised me before I get behind the wheel this weekend.”
Richmond Race Airs Friday on FS1
The Black’s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time Friday, Aug. 14, at Richmond Raceway. The race will air live on FS1. NASCAR’s official weekend schedule lists Truck Series practice for 1 p.m. and qualifying for 2:05 p.m. Eastern time.
Spurlock will seek to qualify for the 250-lap race and add another chapter to a season in which she has broken barriers across NASCAR and ARCA competition.
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