Martin Truex Sr. has passed away at the age of 66, as confirmed by a family statement. His children—Ryan, Martin Truex Jr., and Marsha McVey—shared their grief, stating, “We are devastated by the loss of our father. Simply put, he was our hero and a great man. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers and ask for privacy at this time.”
Truex Sr., a respected veteran racer, built his legacy in the former NASCAR Busch North Series, now known as the ARCA Menards Series East. Over the course of his career, he competed in 135 races and celebrated a notable victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 1994 during a preliminary event for the NASCAR Cup Series. By the late 1990s, he stepped away from active racing to support his son Martin Truex Jr.’s career.
A North Carolina native, Truex Sr. was a familiar figure at racetracks after his retirement, always present to cheer on his sons. His younger son, Ryan Truex, has also found success in NASCAR, recently securing three Xfinity Series wins with Joe Gibbs Racing over the past two years. Reflecting on Truex Sr.’s impact, Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed his sorrow by commenting, “He was a great man” on X in response to the announcement shared by reporter Bob Pockrass.
Last year, Truex Sr. joined his family for a photo at Phoenix Raceway during what was Martin Truex Jr.’s final race as a full-time NASCAR driver. Now, Truex Jr., the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion, is preparing for the upcoming Daytona 500, where he will drive the No. 56 Toyota for Tricon Garage. This race will serve as a tribute to his late father, who also drove the No. 56 car during his racing career.
Fans and the NASCAR community have expressed their condolences. Many shared their thoughts online, with one fan commenting, “He was always the life of the party and an absolute champion. He will be missed.” Others acknowledged the recent hardships Martin Truex Jr. has faced, including the loss of his partner Sherry Pollex, adding, “It’s beyond awful. Thoughts and prayers to the Truex family.” Another fan shared, “Driving the No. 56 in the Daytona 500 will mean so much more now. Hopefully, Truex Jr. can win it in honor of his dad.”
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