And for as long as I can remember, I loved watching him race the modified at Wall Stadium (Wall Township, N.J.). 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. NAPA Sponsors National Competition for Auto Tech Students, Strong Performance for Truex at Michigan Leads to Third-Place Finish. 56 for Michael Waltrip Racing in hopes of capturing the win as his dad watches from home on Father’s Day. Martin Lee Truex Jr. was born on June 29, 1980, in Trenton, New Jersey to parents Linda Truex and Martin Truex Sr. Here Are the Warning Signs, If Your Car Battery Won't Hold a Charge, Try These 4 Steps, How to Remove a Seized Lug Nut in 3 Easy Steps. It was the coolest thing. It was one of the coolest moments for me as a kid. Click on the number of Races to see individual races for that year. Required fields are marked *. He did it well too. It was one of my first memories of racing in general. Martin is the son of the racer Martin Truex Sr. and he began his career by driving go-karts at the New Egypt Speedway. Official Facebook page for 2017 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Martin Truex Jr. (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He is the father of 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. and NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Truex. It should still be really fast so I look forward to seeing what Chad has in store for us. I was watching my dad win on the big stage.”. But it was what he did on the weekends that Truex Jr. wanted to emulate. TRUEX AT MIS: Last season, Truex ranked eighth in driver points earned at MIS. Then the last two races we lost ground because of mechanical issues and are 31 points back now. Another favorite memory I have is going on the road and traveling with him to some Busch North races. In 14 starts, he has two top-five and four top-10 finishes. ), 1 Competed only in companion events with Busch North Series as BNS driver and ineligible for Busch Series points, "The day Truex Sr. passed the torch to the next generation", "Martin Truex – 1989 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1990 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1992 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1993 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1994 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1995 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1996 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1997 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1998 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1999 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1992 NASCAR Busch North Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1993 NASCAR Busch North Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1994 NASCAR Busch North Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1995 NASCAR Busch North Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1996 NASCAR Busch North Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1997 NASCAR Busch North Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1998 NASCAR Busch North Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1999 NASCAR Busch North Series Results", "Martin Truex – 2000 NASCAR Busch North Series Results", "Martin Truex – 1985 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results", "Martin Truex – 1986 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results", "Martin Truex – 1987 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results", "Martin Truex – 1988 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Truex_Sr.&oldid=981801211, People from Stafford Township, New Jersey, Sportspeople from Ocean County, New Jersey, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 October 2020, at 14:08. We have no more mulligans left if we are going to make the Chase again. Of course, a win would be even better.”. It was handmade by Mandy Stutler of Galloway, W.V. CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. A top-10 is a must for us this weekend. I watched him win at New Hampshire in 1994 on TV. It was his first race on live television. Martin Truex Sr. Martin Truex Sr. (born March 24, 1958) is an American former driver in the Busch North Series. He has a brother named Ryan Truex, who is a former champion in K&N Pro Series East.Martin got inspired by his father who was a former race winner in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. This Simple Hack Lets You Shift to Neutral, 6 Signs You May Have a Bad Water Pump On Your Hands, 4 Common Brake Light Problems and How to Solve Them, Failing Oil Pressure Sensor? I had to stay home because of school. Since becoming an auto news and reviews contributor at AutoTrader.com in 2011, he has broadened his coverage of the automotive industry to include topics like new car technology, antiques and classics, DIY maintenance and repair, industry news and motorsports. He graduated from Southern Regional High School in 1998. Called the Clam King of New Jersey, Martin Truex Sr. built a seafood business from one boat into Sea Watch International, the biggest producer of clam products in the world. His best finish came in 1994, when he finished 12th at Nazareth Speedway. We had such a strong May we climbed into the top 10 in points. Drove With the Parking Brake On Accidentally: Now What? He was raised in Mayetta, New Jersey. Martin Sr. drove the No. Join us at the speedway to cheer on Martin Jr. and the NAPA AUTO PARTS team, or watch the racing action on TNT Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Martin Truex Jr. All Rights Reserved. He is the father of 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. and NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Truex. Your email address will not be published. I can’t wait to see how the track has aged since the winter. Martin Truex Jr. is the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion and in his second season driving the No. Automotive expertise from NAPA AUTO PARTS. It’s doable but we can’t dig the hole any deeper with only 12 races to go. 156 Cayuga Dr. Mooresville, NC 28117. info@martintruexjr.com But it was what he did on the weekends that Truex Jr. wanted to emulate. I went up to New Hampshire and I got to see him race a little bit in the Nationwide Series, back then the Busch Series. He made 15 starts in the Busch Series from 1989 to 1998. Martin Truex Sr. (born March 24, 1958) is an American former driver in the Busch North Series. Inspires No. It was incredible and on TNN back in the day. How to Dry Out Your Wet Car in 3 Easy Steps, Sudden Soft Brakes: Don't Panic With These 3 Tips, Sweet, KKR Team Earn Back-to-Back Second-Place Finishes, Elliott, NAPA Team Finish Sixth at Kansas, Elliott Captures Fourth Consecutive Road Course Win, Sweet Leaves Port Royal Speedway Atop Championship Points Standings, Elliott, NAPA Team Finish Fifth at Talladega, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, NASCAR Cup Series: Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500. What kid wouldn’t think it’s cool to see his dad running against the Intimidator? A committed advocate for automotive media professionals, Nick is a member of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association. Nick Palermo is a freelance automotive writer and NAPA Know How blogger. Your email address will not be published. The speedway is located in Central New Jersey. The most special memory I have, I wasn’t even with him. Martin Truex Jr. Motorsports. His average start is 13th and average finish is 17th. Martin Truex Jr., Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR, Sprint Cup. His father, Martin Truex Sr., was a former race winner in the Busch North Series. He made his move to the Modified division at the Wall Stadium in the year 1998. Darrell Waltrip was one of the commentators I think. Truex Sr. retired during the 2000 season to advance Martin's career. “As I grew up, that’s all I ever wanted to do was race because my dad did it. Thoughts On His Father’s Influence: “My dad is the only reason why I ever got into racing. Martin Truex Born: March 24, 1958 Home: Mayetta, NJ Glossary Tweet: NASCAR Xfinity Series Statistics. Truex Sr. retired during the 2000 season to advance Martin's career.[1]. In 1998 he was of the age 18. Truex was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and grew up in the Mayetta section of Stafford Township, New Jersey. Truex at Michigan: “Michigan is really going to be an important race for us. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. 56 Toyota. This weekend at Michigan International Speedway, it will be the son wheeling the No. Having been brought up in the racing environment and being a boy as well, being interested in r… “Last year we had strong performances at Michigan. Buddy Baker was on. GET LUCKY WITH TRUEX: Truex is taking with him to Michigan a clay replica of the No. Called the Clam King of New Jersey, Martin Truex Sr. built a seafood business from one boat into Sea Watch International, the biggest producer of clam products in the world. Click on the Year to see the standings for that year. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. has always looked up to his father. His younger brother, Ryan, is a former champion in the K&N Pro Series East, and was a contender for 2014 Rookie of the Year in Sprint Cup. His car was parked right across from my hero, Dale Earnhardt! * – Most laps led. 56 NAPA Driver, How To Use Sea Foam: Three Ways To A Cleaner Fuel System, Dead Car Battery? 56 around the short tracks of the Northeast including: 15 NASCAR Nationwide Series, 135 K&N Pro Series East (1 win, 10 top fives, 42 top 10s) and seven Whelen Modified Tour Series events. I was sitting there just watching him on TV and cheering for him. Martin Truex Jr. 178K likes. © Copyright National Automotive Parts Association.
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