Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., has died, Truex and his brother said in a statement. He was 66. "We are devastated by the loss of our father," Martin Jr. and Ryan Truex said. "Simply put, he was our hero and a great ...

Legendary racer Martin Truex Sr., father of NASCAR champions Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex, has passed away at the age of 66.

Martin Truex Sr., former NASCAR Chevy driver and father of racer Ryan Truex and Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr., died last week at 66 years old.

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The heartbreaking news brought prayers and well-wishes from fans and fellow drivers. Truex Jr., who retired from full-time racing at the end of last season, has announced that he will drive in next month’s Daytona 500. Truex Jr. won the Cup championship in 2017. He has 34 career victories.

Truex Sr., 66, was a native and longtime resident of Stafford, where he raised his daughter, Marsha McVey, and sons Martin Truex Jr., and Ryan Truex, both of whom grew up to become professional NASCAR racers, as well.

Martin Truex Sr., longtime racer in NASCAR's northeastern ranks and father of Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex, died Friday at age 66.

at the age of 66. Truex Sr. was known for supporting the NASCAR careers of his sons, Martin and Ryan, after his racing days. Martin Truex Jr. is a 44-year-old professional stock car racing driver ...

Martin Truex Jr. (left) poses with his father Martin Truex Sr. in front of his No. 56 NASCAR Busch Series car during the 2000 season. The elder Truex passed away on Friday at the age of 66.

We are devastated by the loss of our father,” Martin Truex Jr. and his brother, Ryan Truex, said in a statement. “Simply put, he was our hero and a great man. We appreciate

the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., has died, Truex and his brother said in a statement. He was 66. "We are devastated by the loss of our father," Martin Jr. and Ryan Truex said.

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