The NASCAR world is buzzing with one major question that even the most reliable rumor mills haven’t been able to crack: Who will be the team backing Martin Truex Jr. in the 2025 Daytona 500? After announcing his departure from full-time racing, many assumed the veteran driver would step away from the sport to focus on personal hobbies like hunting and fishing. However, Truex Jr. surprised fans by confirming he would return for a partial schedule, with his sights set on winning the prestigious Daytona 500 trophy.
While his teammate Denny Hamlin offered him a ride at 23XI Racing, Truex swiftly shut down any rumors of joining that team. “No, it’s not. I’m not sure, honestly. I was told (Joe Gibbs Racing) is doing it somehow, so we’ll see,” he revealed, leaving fans in suspense. With no official confirmation from Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), speculation has intensified, and some fans believe they’ve cracked the mystery.
One fan confidently claimed they had “inside information” that Truex would compete in the Daytona 500 with Tricon Garage, a development team under the Toyota umbrella. Although there has been no official announcement from Truex or Tricon Garage, the rumor has gained traction, especially since Tricon has long been affiliated with JGR’s pipeline. Fans speculate that the car Truex would race in would likely be prepared by JGR, but with Tricon’s branding on the entry list. This theory seems plausible, given Toyota’s focus on nurturing young talent through teams like Tricon, with drivers like Toni Breidinger and Corey Heim rising through the ranks.
However, some Truex fans are holding out hope for the return of Truex Motorsports, the team his father operated and where Truex Jr. learned the ropes of stock car racing. The chance of this happening seems slim due to the limited number of open car opportunities in the Cup Series, but some still dream of seeing the No. 56 Chevy back on the track, especially with Bass Pro Shops as Truex’s main sponsor.
Could Christopher Bell, who spilled the beans about Chase Briscoe joining JGR, already know something about Truex’s Daytona 500 plans? Fans are eagerly guessing, and many are convinced that Tricon Garage is the likely destination, although the return of Truex Motorsports still lingers as a possibility. What’s your prediction for Truex’s 2025 Daytona 500 ride? The mystery remains unsolved—stay tuned!
