The heartbreaking news brought prayers and well-wishes from fans and fellow drivers. Truex Jr., who retired from full-time racing at the end of last season, has announced that he will drive in next month’s Daytona 500. Truex Jr. won the Cup championship in 2017. He has 34 career victories.

Martin Truex Jr. may have his hands full at the Daytona 500, where he’ll attempt to qualify with a team making its NASCAR Cup Series debut.

Martin Truex Sr., longtime racer in NASCAR's northeastern ranks and father of Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex, died Friday at age 66.

Martin Truex Sr., the father of NASCAR racers Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex, has passed away at the age of 66. A statement from the Truex family confirmed the passing of the former racer.

Today, the Truex family announced the unfortunate passing of Martin Truex Sr., father of Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex. In 2023, the family celebrated as the brothers won both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series races at Dover.

Martin Truex Jr. has a team for his 2025 Daytona 500 attempt. Tricon Garage will field the No. 56 car for Truex as the NASCAR Truck Series team will enter its first Cup Series race. Truex, 43, retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2024 Cup Series season but had said that he wanted to run the upcoming Daytona 500.

Martin Truex Jr. will challenge himself in a new way to start the 2025 Nascar Cup Series season. He will attempt to race the Daytona 500 with Tricon Garage.

Tricon Garage, which competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will field a Daytona 500 entry for former Cup champion Martin Truex Jr. It marks the first Cup event for the Toyota team.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Honors Martin Truex Sr. with emotional tribute, celebrating his legacy and impact on racing.

Martin Truex Jr.'s father passes away at 66, leaving a racing legacy. Truex Jr. honors him by competing in Daytona 500.

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.