Can you make it to NASCAR's national stage without coming from a racing family? 

San Diego native Austin Varco is proving that with the right village, it’s absolutely possible.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with 26-year-old driver Austin Varco as he prepares to make his historic NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in his hometown. Racing the No. 22 Team Reaume Chevrolet at the unique Naval Base Coronado street circuit, Austin opens up about the extreme financial hurdles of modern motorsports, what it means to share a track with San Diego racing legend Jimmie Johnson, and his ultimate mission to inspire others to chase their dreams.

Beyond the track, Austin is the driving force behind the Race4Autism initiative, using advanced racing simulators to create sensory-friendly, accessible motorsport experiences for kids and adults on the autism spectrum.

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