NASCAR driver Natalie Decker isn’t afraid of the cold, that’s for sure.
Decker, 28, made a name for herself in 2015 when she was named to the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program. Two years later, she competed in a few ARCA races for Venturini Motorsports. She then participated in over 30 Truck Series races from 2019-2020. Her best performance was a top-five finish at Daytona in 2020.
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For the past few seasons, Decker has handled a part-time schedule in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. She took time away from the track in 2025 because she gave birth to her first child, Levi. She made her return in August at Daytona International Speedway.
Although it’s still the offseason right now, Decker managed to grab NASCAR fans’ attention this week.
Aug 25, 2023; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Natalie Decker (53) on pit road prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports© David Yeazell-Imagn Images.
(© David Yeazell-Imagn Images.)
Earlier this week, Decker shared a photo of her lounging in a pool in a black swimsuit. Her followers couldn’t believe she went for a dip during a week where the majority of the United States is dealing with extremely cold temperatures.
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“That’s one way to do a cold plunge,’ a fan said.
“There’s a Wisconsin girl if I’ve ever seen one,” another person wrote.
“It’s way too cold to be doing that,” an Instagram user commented.
Will Decker race this upcoming season?
T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel announced that it’ll sponsor Decker for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season opener on Feb. 14 at Daytona International Speedway.
“I am not sure what you’re doing for valentine’s day but TMS Dickinson’s would love to watch you race at Daytona in a car we have designed just for you,” Decker said in a video. “Will you be our valentine?”
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We’ll see if Decker captures her first top-10 finish in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Jan 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the NASCAR section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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