Martin Truex Jr. is retiring on the finish of the 2024 season, however that does not imply he is not aggressive.
The 2017 NASCAR Cup Sequence champion sits eleventh within the Cup Sequence playoffs standings, 122 markers contained in the postseason. With New Hampshire being one among his finest racetracks, Truex has a wonderful shot at incomes a remaining win at one among his house tracks and his first win of the season.
The USA TODAY 301 is scheduled for Sunday, however the climate forecast for New Hampshire is ominous, so the race may very well be moved to Monday or Tuesday.
Truex received final yr’s New Hampshire race on a Monday, so he probably would not thoughts a possible postponement.
Races similar to New Hampshire, Pocono and Dover at all times imply a little bit bit extra for Truex, who grew up in Mayetta, New Jersey.
New Hampshire, nevertheless, is the one observe on the schedule that at all times showcases Truex’s capacity behind the wheel, although he did not earn his first win on the facility till 2023.
Within the two races held at New Hampshire with the Subsequent-Gen automobile, Truex has led 426 of 602 laps. General, he has led 1,170 laps on the “Magic Mile.” That averages out to 39 laps led each time Truex has fired up his engine in Loudon.
Truex hasn’t proven profitable velocity since Richmond in March, however New Hampshire supplies a wonderful alternative for a “get proper” race for the No. 19 workforce because the summer season heats up.
Truex sits excessive sufficient above the playoff cutline that he has greater than sufficient cushion with 9 regular-season races remaining. If wanted, Truex and crew chief James Small can take additional technique dangers in the event that they really feel it is wanted to win.
Though Truex hasn’t held the Loudon Lobster in victory lane, he has not completed worse than twelfth in his previous 9 races at New Hampshire. In these 9 races, he has led a complete of 899 laps, simply shy of 100 laps per race.
Truex has been near victory a few instances in 2024, however New Hampshire is likely to be his finest likelihood to win and earn an emotional send-off.
