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On YouTubeNASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Martin Truex Jr. Reveals His Plans for Watching NASCAR Cup Series Races Without Him
Martin Truex Jr. finished 38th last week in the season-opening race at Daytona. Today in Atlanta marks the first time in 20 years that the former Joe Gibbs Racing driver won’t find himself behind the wheel of a car in the NASCAR Cup Series.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 16
Martin Truex Jr. Hints at Attempting Another Daytona 500 NASCAR Race
Martin Truex Jr. was involved in a seven-car crash on Lap 72 of the Daytona 500, relegating his No. 56 23XI Racing Toyota Camry to a 38th-place finish.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 16
Martin Truex Jr. shares update on NASCAR future after Daytona 500 wreck
Martin Truex Jr. shared some encouraging news about his NASCAR future after getting into a wreck at the Daytona 500. When speaking to reporters (per Alan Cavanna), Truex said he would compete in another Cup Series race this season.
NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14
Martin Truex Jr. takes issue with one Daytona 500 problem
Martin Truex Jr. is not happy with one notable issue ahead of the Daytona 500 on Sunday.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 13
Assessing each active Cup Series champion's shot of winning first Daytona 500
There are six Cup Series champions racing in Sunday's Daytona 500 that have never hoisted the Harley J. Earl Trophy before. With that in mind, here is how each of them stack up before the green flag waves on Sunday.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 12
Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson lock themselves into Daytona 500 field
A pair of NASCAR Cup Series champions won't have to worry about making the 2025 Daytona 500 via the duels on Thursday.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 12
Martin Truex Jr. explains significance of No. 56 at Daytona 500 in wake of father’s death
Martin Truex Jr. will drive the No. 56 Bass Pro Shops Toyota at the Daytona 500 on Sunday, and it’s the same number as his family race team. While speaking to reporters during Daytona 500 media day on Wednesday, Truex was asked if it was harder to see the No.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 12
Martin Truex Jr. slams NASCAR for open exemption provisional: ‘Bit of a slap in the face’
Nine drivers have to race their way into the field for Sunday’s 67th running of the Daytona 500, including 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 12
Martin Truex Jr. opens up about Daytona 500 attempt, reuniting with Cole Pearn
Martin Truex Jr. retired from full-time competition in the NASCAR Cup Series after the 2024 season but for now, he’s making at least one final attempt at competing in the Daytona 500.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 12
Kevin Harvick voices concern for Martin Truex Jr. ahead of Daytona 500
Martin Truex Jr. retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2024 season, but the former NASCAR Cup Series champion will return to the sport for a one-off running of the Daytona 500 this weekend, as he’s in search of his first Harley J.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 11
Stacked entry list for Daytona 500 sets stage for action-packed week
As the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for its annual trip to the Sunshine State for its premier event, the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, there will be some added pressure for the drivers trying to make the field for Sunday's race.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 1
Ryan Truex sends heartbreaking message in wake of father Martin Truex Sr.’s death
Last week, the Truex family announced the death of Martin Truex Sr. The father of Ryan and Martin Truex Jr., the news came as a shock. The father and former NASCAR driver died at 66 years old.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Opens Up About Life as Owner, Media Personality
[Editor’s note: The following article is from Athlon Sports’ 2025 Racing Annual magazine. Order your copy online today, or buy one at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] Tony Stewart went drag racing.
NASCAR News / Auto Racing Daily / January 21
NASCAR Cup: Martin Truex Jr. makes Daytona 500 plans 
After retiring from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition at the end of the 2024 season, Martin Truex Jr. plans to contest the 2025 Daytona 500 on Feb.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / January 16
Martin Truex Jr. to make Daytona 500 bid with Tricon Garage team
Martin Truex Jr. will pause his retirement and attempt to qualify for next month's Daytona 500 with Tricon Garage, the team announced Thursday. Truex, 44, retired from full-time racing after the 2024 season.
NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / November 22
Martin Truex Jr.: 2025 Daytona 500 Start Won't Be with 23XI Racing
Martin Truex Jr. has continued to state that he plans to run the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 despite deciding to walk away from his full-time NASCAR Cup Series driving career at the conclusion of the 2024 season.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 21
Crew chief James Small shades Martin Truex Jr. after driver’s retirement
Despite his future Hall of Fame driver retiring this season, James Small doesn’t seem too upset. Is he glad Martin Truex Jr. is gone? Chase Briscoe is coming in to fill the seat in the No.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 10
Martin Truex Jr. closes the book on his full-time NASCAR career
Martin Truex Jr.'s full-time NASCAR career is officially over.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / November 9
Martin Truex Jr. earns season-finale pole at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Retiring veteran Martin Truex Jr. claimed the pole for his last race as a full-time competitor, besting the field in qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 9
Martin Truex Jr. wins pole for final full-time NASCAR Cup Series race
Truex Jr. won the pole with a lap of 26.718 seconds.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 5
Martin Truex Jr. to drive throwback Dale Earnhardt Inc. paint scheme for final Cup Series race
Martin Truex Jr. will start his final race as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver on Sunday afternoon at Phoenix Raceway, bringing a close to a storied, successful career.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / November 2
Martin Truex Jr. upstages Playoff drivers with pole-winning run at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Martin Truex Jr. may be out of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but the veteran driver still has compelling goals, as he proved with a pole-winning run on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 29
Heartbreaking Kansas loss may have been Martin Truex Jr.'s last shot at a victory
With 21 laps to go in Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, Martin Truex Jr. had the opportunity of a lifetime in front of him.
NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / September 22
Martin Truex Jr.'s Costly Mistake on Pit Road Leads to Early Playoff Exit
Martin Truex Jr. will not ride off into the sunset as a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. The 44-year-old driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / September 4
Martin Truex Jr. planning to race in Daytona 500, reunite with Cole Pearn
Martin Truex Jr. is planning to take part in the Daytona 500 and reunite with his former crew chief Cole Pearn. Truex said in June that he no longer will be a full-time driver after this season but revealed his plans for the season-opening race Wednesday at the NASCAR playoffs media day in Charlotte, N.C.
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