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., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. has died, Truex and his brother said in a statement. He was 66.

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Martin Truex Jr. will attempt to qualify for the 2025 Daytona 500 with Tricon Garage as he runs select races in the NASCAR Cup Series this year.

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

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.

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.

Legendary racer Martin Truex Sr., father of NASCAR champions Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex, has passed away at the age of 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