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Truex's early exit at Kansas 'a real punch in the gut' from bad luck
Martin Truex Jr. expressed his frustration and disappointment after his playoff hopes were dashed by an early crash during the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. The crash occurred when Truex’s right rear tire blew out and he hit the wall in Turn 3 on lap four. Prior to the incident, Truex had noticed issues with his Toyota, struggling in the corners and losing positions. Unfortunately, the No. 19 car had fallen outside the top 10 just before the crash, despite starting in third position. Truex described the blown tire as a stroke of bad luck and acknowledged that the car had been performing well in practice and qualifying. Goodyear later confirmed that there was a puncture in the right rear tire. Truex’s 36th place finish marked his second DNF of the season, and he now faces an uncertain position on the playoff grid. Despite the setback, Truex remains hopeful that other drivers may encounter similar problems, giving him a chance to improve his standing. The next race is at Bristol Motor Speedway, a track where Truex has yet to secure a victory in his 32 career starts.
Source: Racer.com
