For racing fans, this is meant to be an exciting time of year as things start to pick up speed, but Friday dealt a blow to a well-liked driver and his supporters.The death of their father, Martin Truex Sr., was confirmed by NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. and his brother, fellow racer Ryan Truex.
In a statement, the brothers added, “We are devastated by the loss of our father.” In a nutshell, he was a wonderful man and our hero. We beg for privacy at this time and appreciate everyone’s prayers and thoughts. was a former driver in the NASCAR Xfinity series, where he made 15 starts from 1989 through 1998. The site said his best finish on the track was 12th in a 1994 race at Nazareth Speedway.
The heartbreaking news brought prayers and well-wishes from fans and fellow drivers. Truex Jr., who retired from full-time racing at the end of last season, has announced that he will drive in next month’s Daytona 500.
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