Daytona 500, Martin Truex Jr.

Martin Truex Jr. competing in Daytona 500 in No. 56 his late father drove
When Martin Truex Jr. started discussing a deal to compete in the Daytona 500, he had a unique request: Could he drive the No. 56?
Martin Truex Jr. Prepares to Honor His Father and Seize Daytona 500 Glory in His Final Race
Martin Truex Jr. prepares to honor his father at the Daytona 500, chasing a long-elusive victory in what may be his final shot at securing the Harley J. Earl Trophy.
Truex welcomes another shot at the Daytona 500, this one in the No. 56 his late father drove
When Martin Truex Jr. started discussing a deal to compete in the Daytona 500, he had a unique request: Could he drive the No. 56? It was a resounding yes from Tricon Garage, and the decision has become even more special for Truex in the weeks since.
Driving late father's No. 56 'hits home more' for Martin Truex Jr.
When Martin Truex Jr. started discussing a deal to compete in the Daytona 500, he had a unique request: Could he drive the No. 56 that his father used for much of his racing career?
Martin Truex Jr. takes issue with 1 Daytona 500 problem
Martin Truex Jr. is not happy with one notable issue ahead of the Daytona 500 on Sunday. Truex was critical of NASCAR’s new rule allowing “world-class drivers” who are not with NASCAR full-time to be granted provisional entry into a race,
Martin Truex Jr knocks NASCAR's world class driver provisional
NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson isn’t guaranteed a starting spot in the Daytona 500; NASCAR Cup Series rookie Helio Castroneves is It’s the week of the Daytona 500. And the rules are slightly different this season as there’s a new provisional starting position on the table for select drivers.
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Martin Truex Sr., father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., dies at 66
Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., has died, Truex and his brother said in a statement. He was 66. "We are devastated by the loss of our father," Martin ...
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Longtime racer Martin Truex Sr. dies at 66
Martin Truex Sr., a veteran racer in the former NASCAR Busch North Series whose sons became next-generation stars, has died. He was 66 years old. The news was announced Friday in a statement from ...
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Truex family releases statement after death of father Martin Truex Sr. at 66
During his own racing career, Martin Truex Sr. did have moderate success. He won a race at New Hampshire in the Grand National East Series. Of course, that was just his NASCAR accolades. Racing ...
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Martin Truex Sr. Cause of Death: NASCAR mourns the loss of a legend
American motorsports has just suffered a painful loss. NASCAR legend Martin Truex Sr. passed away this Friday, January 17, at the age of 66. The former racer left behind a legacy that is difficult ...
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Ryan Truex Opens Up on Heartbreaking Loss of Father as He Pushes Forward in NASCAR
Ryan Truex opens up on heartbreaking loss, honoring his father's legacy in NASCAR. Despite the grief, he pushes forward, ...
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Martin Truex Sr. dies at 66, patriach of NASCAR Shore racing dynasty
Professional racecar driver Martin Truex Sr., patriarch of a legendary Jersey Shore NASCAR racing family, died Saturday, the family announced in a statement. Truex Sr., 66, was a native and ...
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Martin Truex Sr., Father of 2017 NASCAR Cup Champion, Dead at 66
Martin Truex Jr. (left) poses with his father Martin Truex Sr. in front of his No. 56 NASCAR Busch Series car during the 2000 season. The elder Truex passed away on Friday at the age of 66.
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Martin Truex Sr., father of former NASCAR Cup champion, dies at 66
Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. has died, Truex and his brother said in a statement Friday. He was 66. "We are devastated by the loss of our father," ...
Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr. locked into the Daytona 500; Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car still waiting
Also locking into the field was 2017 Cup champion Martin Truex Jr., who is racing the No. 56 Toyota for TRICON Garage after ...