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Martin Truex Sr., Father of 2017 NASCAR Cup Champion, Dead at 66
Martin Truex Sr., a former racer and father of 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. and multi-time NASCAR Xfinity Series race winner Ryan Truex, has passed away at the age of 66.
On Friday evening, the Truex family confirmed the passing of the patriarch of the Truex racing family with a joint statement from Truex Jr., Ryan Truex, and Marsha McVey.
“We are devastated by the loss of our father (Martin Truex Sr.),” the statement began. “Simply put, he was our hero and a great man. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers and ask for privacy at this time.”
A native of Mayetta, New Jersey, Truex Sr. was a formidable racer in his own right. Truex competed in 15 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series (now known as the NASCAR Xfinity Series) events over the course of nine seasons. Truex’s best finish in 15 starts in the series was a 12th-place effort at Nazareth in 1994.
Truex was a fixture in the NASCAR Grand National East Series (now known as the ARCA Menards Series East) for years. Truex captured a win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the AutoPalace / Slick 50 150 in 1994.
Overall, Truex competed in 135 East Series events, where he recorded a total of 10 top-five finishes and 42 top-10s to go along with three pole positions.
After retiring from racing himself, the elder Truex enjoyed watching his sons climb the ranks in the racing world.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martin Truex Sr., father of 2017 NASCAR Cup Champion, Martin Truex Jr. Truex Sr. passed away at the age of 66 after battling a long illness.Truex Sr. was a beloved figure in the NASCAR community, known for his unwavering support of his son’s racing career and his dedication to the sport. He was a familiar face at the racetrack, always cheering on his son and the team.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Truex family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Martin Truex Sr. Your legacy will live on through your son’s incredible racing career.
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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.
Over the years, Martin Truex Sr. has been at the race track as a fan, racer, and father. His own career in the Grand National East Series and what is now the Xfinity Series inspired his sons to race. They aren’t too bad at it, either.
The Truex family released this statement today in the wake of Martin Truex Sr.’s death. He was 66.
“We are devastated by the loss of our father,” the statement reads, via Kelly Crandall of RACER. “Simply put, he was our hero and a great man. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers and ask for privacy at this time.”
This is awful news at a time that should be exciting or the Truex family. Martin Jr. is entering the Daytona 500 with Tricon Garage. He doesn’t have the pressure of a full-time season on his shoulders. Ryan is now the reserve driver at Joe Gibbs Racing.
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 for his own organization, Truex Motorsports, Martin Sr. would have top-5 finishes, pole awards, and more at a number of race tracks. Of course, we have seen his son Martin Truex Jr. win at a number of those tracks.
Martin Truex Jr. attempting Daytona 500 with Tricon
We have known for months that Martin Truex Jr. was going to be in this race. We did not know who it was going to be with until rumors began to leak a week or two ago. Now we know Cole Pearn will be his crew chief once again.
Bass Pro Shops on the car will be very familiar. Seeing the No. 56 car on the track will be interesting, though. There are so many open entries in the race now and that means multiple teams are going to go home early.
Tricon Garage is known for its work in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. They are the premier Toyota organization in the series. With an ownership team including former Cup driver David Gilliland, the organization has the right people in place to succeed.
“It’s going to be a really cool deal to be able to work with Cole and have the number 56 again,” said Truex Jr. via a team release. “I really appreciate everyone at Bass Pro Shops, TRICON and Toyota helping put this together to go have some fun, and I can’t think of a better time to go win the thing for Johnny Morris.”
The Truex family has released a heartfelt statement following the passing of their beloved father, Martin Truex Sr., at the age of 66.In the statement, the family expressed their deep sadness and sorrow over the loss of their patriarch, who was not only a loving father but also a respected figure in the racing community.
“We are devastated by the sudden and unexpected loss of our father, Martin Truex Sr. He was not only a loving and devoted father, but also a mentor and friend to many in the racing world. His passion for the sport was unmatched, and his legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew him,” the statement read.
The family also thanked fans and friends for their outpouring of support and condolences during this difficult time.
“We are grateful for the love and support we have received from the racing community and beyond. Your kind words and thoughts mean the world to us as we navigate this unimaginable loss. We ask for privacy as we grieve the passing of our beloved father,” the statement concluded.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Truex family during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace, Martin Truex Sr.
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