SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MARTIN TRUEX JR #19 - TOYOTA - JOE GIBBS RACING
36 STARTS •
0 WINS •
2 POLES
#19 - TOYOTA - JOE GIBBS RACING
36 STARTS
0 WINS
2 POLES
Martin Truex Jr. Crew Chief Addresses Harsh Criticism After Watkins Glen Martin Truex Jr.’s crew chief responds to his driver’s harsh criticism at Watkins Glen.
NASCAR drivers predict: How often will they see Martin Truex Jr. next year?
Martin Truex Jr. is retiring from full-time racing after 2024, but will the introverted Truex ride off into the sunset or have the itch to d...SEPTEMBER 19
Hamlin says he can win at Bristol and earn automatic berth in 2nd round of NASCAR playoffs
The NASCAR playoffs head to Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee this weekend for the final race of the first roundSEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Truex Jr. Slams 'Ridiculous' Racing Tactics After Late-Race Drama at Watkins Glen Martin Truex Jr. criticizes the aggressive driving used by Kyle Larson at Watkins Glen as the pressure mounts.
SEPTEMBER 16 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Buescher tries not to think about missed shot for NASCAR playoff spot after win at The Glen
Chris Buescher had a playoff berth snatched from him at Kansas when Kyle Larson nipped him on the final lap to win the closest finish in NASCAR historySEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Truex Jr. Reveals NASCAR 'Frustrations' - 'Can't Catch A Break' NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. reveals frustration over a string of misfortunes in the playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Truex starts 2nd and tops all playoff drivers in qualifying while Chastain wins pole at Watkins Glen
Martin Truex Jr. was the highest-qualifying playoff driver among the 16 in the field for Sunday’s Cup race at Watkins Glen International, a needed boost for the 2017 NASCAR champio...SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Juan Pablo Montoya unsure what to expect in 1st NASCAR start since 2014 at Watkins Glen
Juan Pablo Montoya is excited for his return to NASCAR for the first time since 2014 when he races Sunday for 23XI Racing at Watkins Glen InternationalSEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Truex Jr. 'Going in the Wrong Direction' According to NASCAR Insiders Martin Truex Jr. is struggling in the NASCAR playoffs, with a string of poor finishes putting his championship hopes in jeopardy.
SEPTEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NASCAR playoffs go to Watkins Glen, IndyCar finale at Nashville, F1 returns to track in Azerbaijan
NASCAR moves to the road course at Watkins Glen for its second playoff race after two-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano won the postseason opener at AtlantaSEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR driver confidential: Will Denny Hamlin win a title? Who is most underrated?
We asked the 16 Cup Series playoff drivers questions on a variety of subjects about NASCAR. These are their anonymous responses.SEPTEMBER 5
Martin Truex Jr. planning to race in Daytona 500, reunite with Cole Pearn Martin Truex Jr.is planning to take part in the Daytona 500 and reunite with his former crew chief Cole Pearn.Truex said in June that he no...
SEPTEMBER 5 • THESTATE.COM
2024 NASCAR playoffs: Rankings, predictions, outlook for all 16 drivers
The 16-driver Cup Series playoff field is set. So who is the favorite to take home the championship in Phoenix? We break it all down.SEPTEMBER 3
NASCAR Playoffs: Don't look for surprises in the postseason as power programs dominate field
NASCAR's regular season had a surprising conclusionSEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chase Briscoe wins at Darlington to get NASCAR playoff spot; Ty Gibbs and Martin Truex Jr. also advance to postseason
Chase Briscoe wins at Darlington to get NASCAR playoff spot; Ty Gibbs and Martin Truex Jr. also advance to postseasonSEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Truex Jr. makes NASCAR playoffs after crashing out early at Darlington
Martin Truex Jr. has made the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs in his final full-time seasonSEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crash and DNF at Darlington Truex Jr. crashed and finished 36th in the Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway Sunday night.
Impact The Joe Gibbs Racing star would have a short evening in Darlington. While running thru turn 2 on lap 3, Truex would get loose and slap into the outside wall hard, collecting Ryan Blaney as well. Both cars would sustain major damage and would be done for the night, just shortly after the green flag. It was just Truex's second DNF of the season.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
NASCAR Cup Series closes regular season at Darlington, IndyCar doubles up at Milwaukee Mile
The NASCAR Cup Series closes the regular season at Darlington Raceway on Sunday nightAUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Viva La México: NASCAR to take Cup Series international for 1st points race of modern era
NASCAR will take its top Cup Series international for the first points-paying race outside the United States next year with a June stop in Mexico CityAUGUST 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2024 NASCAR Playoff Standings: Who is in, who will emerge from bubble chaos at Darlington
With one race remaining to set the Cup playoff field, some drivers are locked in while others face an uphill battle. Here's where things sta...AUGUST 25
Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. It's shaky for others
Martin Truex Jr. should feel safe heading to Darlington Raceway for the NASCAR Cup Series’ regular-season finaleAUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR close to regular-season finish with playoffs on the line, F1 back in action after a month off
NASCAR's regular season is closing in on the end with just two races remaining for drivers to win their way into the 16-team playoff fieldAUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Dillon seeks follow-up to wreck-assisted NASCAR win at Michigan; IndyCar returns at Illinois
It remains to be seen whether Austin Dillon faces payback from Joey Logano or Denny Hamlin for wrecking both in the final lap to win Sunday night's NASCAR Cup race at RichmondAUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Engine Failure at Richmond Truex Jr. suffered an engine failure and finished 37th in the Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway Sunday night.
Impact Truex would start on the outside pole and be full of optimism that a good run was in the offing at Richmond. However, the Joe Gibbs Racing star would run into problems in shortly after the start of stage 3. Truex's No. 19 Toyota would develop an engine issue and would puff smoke. He would take it behind the wall for the night on lap 250 and suffer the disappointing DNF. It was his first DNF of the season.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Denny Hamlin begins his bid for a sweep at Richmond by winning the pole in qualifying
Denny Hamlin’s bid for a sweep at Richmond is off to a good startAUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
