Dale Earnhardt Jr. mourns the death of Martin Truex Jr.’s father death
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. has shared his thoughts after the death of 2017 Cup champion Martin Truex Jr.’s fathers’ death.
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Martin Truex Jr., Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Sr. (Images via Sportsnaut and IMAGO)
The Truex family, one of the successful dynasties in the NASCAR history, was expecting a good start to 2025 with Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex’s racing ventures. But they have started the year with a major loss, as their father Martin Truex Sr., who is former racer that has won races in Busch North series, has passed away at the age of 66.
The family announced the sad news via statement released online. They admitted that they are devastated by the news and losing the hero of their life. The Truex family also thanked everyone praying for them and keeping the veteran racer on their thoughts.
We are devastated by the loss of our father (Martin Truex Sr.). 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 family said via a statement.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. has shared his feelings about the death and Truex Sr. Seven times Cup champion Dale Sr.’s team DEI played a significant role in the Martin Truex Jr.’s racing career, giving him a Cup opportunity and chance to prove himself.
He was a great man.
Dale Jr. wrote via X.
He was a great man.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) January 17, 2025
Ex-Busch series champion shares how great of a racer Martin Truex Sr. was
Though both Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex had secured greater accomplishment their dad ever could, Senior’s greatness as a racer can’t be undervalued. He has raced primarily in the fourth division, the Busch Series North and has secured one win from 135 starts.
Recently the 4-times Busch Series North champion Andy Santerre shared his feelings about the veteran racer. He called him a gentleman racer and fun to race with. Santerre also recalled the veteran’s victory at New Hampshire against him.
He was a gentleman racer, fun to race with. I don’t remember all my races, but I do remember that Martin Sr. beat me at New Hampshire in, I think, ’94 and I finished second, and I was as happy for him as I was to finish second — and I don’t think I’d won a race at that point.
Andy Santerre said last September.
The comment from the former champion shows how good Senior was as a driver and how much respect he has earned over the years from his peers. Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex will have the opportunity to honor their father by winning as many races as possible they can this season.
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