Martin Truex Jr.'s parents

Last Modified Feb 13, 2025 08:03 GMT
Martin Truex Jr. Parents
Martin Truex Jr. at the 2024 NASCAR Banquet. [Credits: Getty Images]

The 2018 ESPY Best Driver of the Year, Martin Truex Jr., was among the many drivers named in the NASCAR Hall of Fame of 75 Greatest Drivers. He drove the Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry XSE no. 19 car for Joe Gibbs Racing in the 2024 season. He is the 2017 Cup Series Champion and 2023 Regular Season champion. Truex Jr. was also named as the most popular driver in Busch Series twice in 2004 and 2005 respectively.

Martin True Jr. has 34 wins and 291 top-10s in the Cup Series, as of February 2025. He also has 13 wins in the Xfinity Series, which he won twice in 2004 and 2005 Season. He is originally from Mayetta, New Jersey and is 44 years old, as of February 2025. Truex Jr.s family is heavily involved in racing and his cousins are late model racing drivers.

Who are Martin Truex Jr.’s parents?

Martin Truex Jr was born to Martin Truex Sr. and Linda Truex on June 29, 1980. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, but grew up in Mayetta. Truex Jr has a younger brother Ryan Truex. He is a professional racer in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and was a contender for Rookie of the Year in 2014. Truex Jr’s family are no strangers to motorsports. His uncle Barney was a driver in the Whelen Modified Tour in the 1980s. Martin Truex Jr.’s parents got divorced in 2019.

Who is Martin Truex Jr’s father?

Martin Truex Jr parents

Martin Truex Jr’s father is Martin Truex, also known as Truex Sr. He was born in Stafford Township of New Jersey on March 24, 1958. Truex Sr. was a competitor in the NASCAR Xfinity Series previously. He made 15 starts in the former Busch series. He also won one race in the NASCAR Grand National East Series. According to Sports Illustrated, Truex Sr. passed away at the age of 66 in January 2025.

What is the nationality of Martin Truex Jr.’s parents?

Martin Truex Jr’s parents are both American nationals and citizens. His father is a native of New Jersey who later moved on to Mayetta.

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FAQ's On Martin Truex Jr. Parents

A. Martin Truex Jr. has retired from the Cup Series after the 2024 season. 

A. Martin Truex Jr. has achieved 34 victories in NASCAR. 

A. Yes, Martin Truex Jr is the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series Champion.

A. No, Truex Sr. has never won a race in NASCAR. 

A. No, Martin Truex Jr. has never won at Daytona in 19 years of his career.

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