Is Ryan Truex related to Martin Truex Jr.?

Last Modified Jul 26, 2024 05:09 GMT
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The Truex brothers. [Credits: Getty Images]

Ryan Truex is the younger brother of Martin Truex Jr. He is the oldest driver on the Cup Series grid as of July 2024. Martin Truex Jr. was the Regular season champion in the 2023 Cup Series but couldn’t progress to the final 4 rounds of the Chase for the Cup title. He is also a two-time champion in the Busch Series (now known as Xfinity Series). Truex Jr. won the championship in 2004 and 2005. Martin Truex Jr. races for Joe Gibbs Racing, driving the no. 19 Toyota Camry XSE.

Martin Truex Jr. was born in Mayetta, New Jersey in the United States on June 29, 1980. He has been racing in the Cup Series for over 20 years. Martin Truex Jr. has participated in 675 races in the Cup Series. He has claimed 34 wins and 288 Top-10s in his Cup Series career. Truex Jr. is named among the 75 Greatest Drivers of NASCAR, as per their 2023 rankings. He was also awarded the ESPY Best Driver Award in 2018. He was a popular driver in the Busch Series having won the Most Popular Driver Award twice in 2004 and 2005.

Ryan Truex, who is the brother of Martin Truex Jr, is a stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Truex drives the no. 19 and 20 Toyota Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Xfinity Series. He has claimed 2 victories in the series. Truex also has multiple Cup Series appearances but he has yet to claim a victory in the Cup Series. He was the 2010 K&N Pro Series East champion and the 2009 Camping World East Series champion.

FAQ's Ryan Truex related to Martin Truex Jr.?

A. Yes, Ryan Truex is the younger brother of NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr.

A. Yes, Natalie is the only sister of the Truex sibling.

A. The driver has not yet confirmed his stance on the thoughts about retiring.

A. Martin Truex is the father of Martin Truex Jr.

A. Ryan Truex is a stock car racer, who participates in the Xfinity Series.

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