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Martin Truex Jr. has had enough. The 2017 Cup champion was seemingly poised to make the most of a chaotic playoff race at Watkins Glen International. He’d won Stage 1, avoided the many accidents th…
Martin Truex Jr., the 2017 Cup champion, faced disappointment at Watkins Glen International as he was caught in a late-race crash. Truex, in the No. 19 Toyota, was hindered by damage from the incident and finished in 20th place. Frustrated by the aggressive driving and chaos of the race, Truex expressed his discontent, calling the state of racing “ridiculous” and “a joke.” This setback adds to a challenging season for Truex, who now sits 15th in the standings, below the Round of 12 cutline. Despite the difficulties, Truex aims to rebound at Bristol Motor Speedway but acknowledges the tough road ahead. Planning retirement after this season, Truex is clearly fed up with the current state of NASCAR races and the aggressive on-track behaviors.
