Martin Truex Jr. may have his hands full at the Daytona 500, where he’ll attempt to qualify with a team making its NASCAR Cup Series debut.

Martin Truex Jr.'s father passes away at 66, leaving a racing legacy. Truex Jr. honors him by competing in Daytona 500.

Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., has died, Truex and his brother said in a statement. “We are devastated by the loss of our father,” Martin Jr. and Ryan Truex said.

Truex must either post a fast speed in qualifying or secure the transfer position in his qualifying race to claim a spot in Daytona.

Martin Truex Jr. will attempt to make the field for the 2025 Daytona 500 and he'll do so in the No. 56 TRICON Garage Toyota Camry XSE. TRICON is looking to make the team's first ever start in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Martin Truex Jr. will pause his retirement and attempt to qualify for next month's Daytona 500 with Tricon Garage, the team announced Thursday.

Martin Truex Jr. will challenge himself in a new way to start the 2025 Nascar Cup Series season. He will attempt to race the Daytona 500 with Tricon Garage.

Martin Truex Jr. has a team for his 2025 Daytona 500 attempt. Tricon Garage will field the No. 56 car for Truex as the NASCAR Truck Series team will enter its first Cup Series race. Truex, 43, retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2024 Cup Series season but had said that he wanted to run the upcoming Daytona 500.

Martin Truex Jr. is making a thrilling return to the track at the 2025 Daytona 500, chasing his first victory at this iconic race after two decades of attempts. With his #56 Toyota and a dream team led by Cole Pearn,

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. Truex Jr. won the Cup championship in 2017. He has 34 career victories.

Martin Truex Sr., longtime racer in NASCAR's northeastern ranks and father of Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex, died Friday at age 66.