Martin Truex Jr. officially confirmed in June 2025 that he would step away from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition after the season. This closed the book on a 20-year career defined by consistency, grit, and one championship-winning run in 2017. Truex, 45, cited the demanding travel schedule and a desire to focus on life outside racing as key reasons for his decision, emphasizing that it wasn’t about performance.

His No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota remained a playoff-caliber car. Over his career, Truex earned 34 Cup victories and four Championship 4 appearances between 2017 and 2021, helping elevate Joe Gibbs Racing into a powerhouse while maintaining his reputation as one of NASCAR’s most respected and steady hands. Now, JGR crew chief James Small has opened up about how they filled

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