Nascar and A+ menswear don't always go hand in hand. While Formula 1 has clotheshorse celebrities like Lewis Hamilton and its races happen in places like Monaco, where billionaire spectators watch on with mouthfuls of caviar, Nascar was born and bred in the good ol’ U.S. of A. That means drivers and fans who reflect this country's appreciation of the more laid-back approach to menswear (think trucker hats, tees that compete with the cars for over-logo-ification, and a roomier cut of jean). If you've seen one Dale Earnhardt Jr. comfort-centric Wrangler commercial, you get the idea.

But 26-year-old Landon Cassill isn't like his wraparound-shade-wearing colleagues. For a guy who spends his Sundays at speeds of up to 200 mph, his style is not exactly pedal to the metal. Instead, he's rocking well-tailored Suitsupply jackets, flex-level Raf Simons sneakers, and one pair of damn good John Elliott jeans that happens to be the one thing he's wearing more than anything else in his well-stocked wardrobe.

What are they?

The jeans are John Elliott Cast 2 in the Coast wash.

When did you get them?

I originally bought them early January 2016 off the J.E. website.

What made you have to buy them?

I loved the wash and at the time was looking for a wash like that, despite gambling on the fit. I knew John Elliott was on par with what I was looking for (tapered but not skinny), so I went for it.

Why do you like them so much?

They are the best-fitting jeans I've had in a while. The waist is actually a little loose, but I'm okay with that because the taper at the bottom is right (I would rather have a slightly loose waist and wear a belt than feel constricted). I cycle and train pretty heavy, which means I have thick legs for my waist size. So it's nice to find a fit that tapers to my ankles without being too skinny through my thighs.

How often do you wear them?

I wear them (or the other pairs of them that I have) all the time, probably three to four times a week. I like them rolled up, as well as hemmed. It just depends if I'm feeling blue-collar or want a little good boy swag. I feel like they look best with my Raf Simons Stan Smiths that I've been wearing a ton lately.

How has your style evolved over the past few years?

Around 2011 to 2013-ish, I was really big on the "gentleman" trend, but that's not always the most functional at the race track. Streetwear and what I would call "casual luxury" seem to really do well for me on a regular basis, but I still tend to stay on the conservative side of trends. I live in the South and spend so much time with people who don't really care about high fashion. That doesn't mean I change how I express myself through fashion—it's more of just a nod to my industry and that I respect the fact that it's a lot of fun to express myself. But it's not necessarily important to draw attention to myself through my clothes all the time. Plus, I seem to have found a lot of joy in the challenge of looking fitted without looking like I'm trying. For the most part, I avoid statement pieces, but I'm definitely not limited to the basics. If someone thinks I look good but can't pinpoint exactly why, then I think I've done well.