‘It’s Going to Be Crazy’ Martin Truex Jr. sends out a word of caution ahead of the NASCAR race in Atlanta

‘It’s Going to Be Crazy’ Martin Truex Jr. sends out a word of caution ahead of the NASCAR race in Atlanta

Martin Truex Jr

Martin Lee Truex Jr., the 41-year-old coming from Mayetta, New Jersey is a full-time competitor in the NASCAR Cup series who drives the No.19 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Martin Truex Jr. has had an amazing season last year as he had won 4 races on the 750-HP ovals and has stolen the top 5’s 8 times and the top 10’s 9 times. His 2022 season started with a P13 at the Daytona International Speedway which he secured again at the Auto Club 400. He secured a P8 in this years’ Pennzoil 400 but unfortunately ended up being disqualified at the Ruoff Mortgage 500.

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Despite having an above-average start this year and with his new uncertainty about the Atlanta Motor Speedway, let’s see what he can accomplish during the FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 this weekend.

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Martin Truex Jr. says he’s clueless when asked about the revamped Atlanta Motor Speedway

Martin Truex Jr.
Martin Truex Jr.

The 1.54-mile track in Hampton, Georgia has undergone major changes prior to this years’ run at the speedway, leaving most of the racers reconsidering their approach this weekend. The track has been made to feel more like a superspeedway given the fact that it went through way beyond a fresh coat of paints since the last race here.

Martin Truex Jr. told Fox Sports that he has no idea as to how the track might play out and he added the third corner being three-wide might affect competitiveness among the drivers.

“I have no idea, I don’t see it being three-wide in the corners. But it could be. I don’t know that the third lane could be competitive. You never know. It’s going to be crazy,” said Martin Truex Jr.

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Martin Truex Jr. No.19 JBR Toyota Camry

The track has been installed with steeper banks and narrow corners making it more like racing at the Daytona or Talladega. This raised many concerns among drivers as superspeedway racing might often lead to big wrecks as it involves pack racing. To find out if Martin Truex Jr. emerges victorious at the FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500, tune in to Fox Sports 1 on March 20th.

Also read: Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500: NASCAR Atlanta Cup Series race Complete Schedule, When and Where to watch, How to Watch Live