A look at Martin Truex Jr., the 2017 NASCAR Cup champion who is semi-retired and drives the No. 56 Toyota for Tricon Garage

Martin Truex Jr. will aim to make the first start of his post-retirement career in NASCAR's biggest race, next month's Daytona 500.

Martin Truex Sr., former NASCAR Chevy driver and father of racer Ryan Truex and Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr., died last week at 66 years old.

Martin Truex Jr. took a step back from the tracks after the end of 2024. However, the retired NASCAR champion is ready to make his comeback as he attempts to qualify for the Daytona 500.

Ex-NASCAR driver and 2017 Cup Series champion, Martin Truex Jr.; (inset) Martin Truex Sr. [via Getty] (R) [via IMAGN] Martin Truex Jr.’s father won one NASCAR race back in 1994. Martin Truex ...

Truex Sr., 66, was a native and longtime resident of Stafford, where he raised his daughter, Marsha McVey, and sons Martin Truex Jr., and Ryan Truex, both of whom grew up to become professional NASCAR racers, as well.

We are devastated by the loss of our father,” Martin Truex Jr. and his brother, Ryan Truex, said in a statement. “Simply put, he was our hero and a great man. We appreciate

The loss of Martin Truex Sr. comes during a challenging time for the family, as Martin Truex Jr. had recently announced his participation in the 2025 Daytona 500 with TRICON Garage. This will be TRICON's debut in the Cup Series, and Truex Jr. aims to honor his father's legacy through during the event.

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

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