Martin Truex Jr. is set to make a significant return to NASCAR in 2025, not only as a driver but also as a co-owner of a new team. After retiring from full-time competition following the 2024 season, Truex has partnered with several prominent figures in the racing and business worlds to establish a new NASCAR team, tentatively named “Truex Performance Racing” (TPR). The team aims to compete at the highest level while fostering the next generation of NASCAR talent .
In addition to his role as a team co-owner, Truex is also returning to the track. He will drive the No. 56 Toyota Camry for Tricon Garage in the 2025 Daytona 500, marking the team’s debut in the NASCAR Cup Series. This entry is supported by Joe Gibbs Racing, with Truex’s former crew chief, Cole Pearn, returning to lead the pit box. The No. 56 car, sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, harks back to Truex’s earlier days in the series
Truex’s decision to return to racing is driven by his passion for the sport and a desire to contribute to its future. In a press conference, he expressed, “I missed it. NASCAR is in my blood, and while stepping away allowed me to recharge, I realized there was still so much more I wanted to contribute to the sport. Coming back as both a driver and co-owner is the perfect way to combine my experience on the track with my vision for the future of the sport” .
As the 2025 season unfolds, all eyes will be on Truex and his new team, as they aim to make a significant impact both on and off the track.
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