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Although he had been leaning toward retirement for most of the season, Martin Truex Jr. still wasn’t totally sure until he officially informed Joe Gibbs Racing a few weeks ago. “It just took a whil…
Martin Truex Jr., after leaning towards retirement during the season, officially informed Joe Gibbs Racing about his decision a few weeks ago. Truex expressed that it took time to contemplate the impact of his retirement on both himself and others as he prepares to leave a full-time NASCAR Cup Series ride after 19 seasons with Joe Gibbs Racing. Despite his retirement, Truex mentioned he still loves racing and intends to continue racing, albeit in a different capacity, outside a rigid schedule dictated by others. He remains grateful to be in a position to make decisions on his own terms and expressed excitement about what the future holds, potentially including running Xfinity Series races. Truex’s retirement decision, prompted by feeling it was the right time, comes after years of year-to-year contract negotiations, not due to performance concerns. With 34 Cup Series victories and a championship to his name, Truex reflects on his career positively, mentioning that while he has achieved more than expected, it felt like the right moment to slow down and explore new ventures.
