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Truex wants "huge" Daytona 500 win, but it’s a "wide-open crapshoot"
Martin Truex Jr. has agreed to a one-year extension to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 19 Toyota in the 2024 season, with plans to evaluate his future on a “year-to-year” basis. Despite his successful career, including a Cup championship and 34 wins, Truex has yet to secure a victory at NASCAR’s superspeedways like Daytona and Talladega, notably the Daytona 500. Truex came agonizingly close in the 2016 Daytona 500, losing to teammate Denny Hamlin by a mere .01 of a second. While Truex remains determined to win the Daytona 500, he recognizes the challenges of the race with its intense pack racing and unpredictable outcomes. As he approaches his 20th Cup season, Truex remains focused on the elusive victory at Daytona, acknowledging the race’s significance in solidifying his NASCAR legacy and fulfilling a lifelong dream.
