The 2021 NASCAR season is still some time away, but the sport is continuing to build up to 2022 [https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1326556738502488064?s=20]. This is largely because the Next Gen car is set to make its debut that year. However, NASCAR has to get some running in and ensure that everything is smooth. In light of that, the sport is set to conduct two tests in the coming weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. It is also worth noting that Kurt Busch and Martin Truex Jr have the honor of testing the cars first. Just to cover all the bases, the first test will take place on the road course, while the second test will be held on the oval. Of course, the tests will be spaced out, as the officials need some time to change the track configuration for the second test. This isn’t the first time NASCAR has conducted Next Gen tests to prepare for the coming seasons. In fact, this is the sixth and seventh shakedown as the sport looks ahead to the future. WHEN DID NASCAR CONDUCT ITS PREVIOUS NEXT GEN TESTS? The last time the Next Gen car hit the tarmac, Cole Custer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-rookie-cole-custer-reveals-his-first-impression-after-testing-next-gen-model-at-dover/] took the P3 prototype on a two-day session at Dover in August. Apparently, the Richard Childress Racing team and NASCAR’s R&D department built the chassis prototype. Once it was complete, Custer took it for a spin. Kurt Busch in action in NASCAR Cup Series [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-09-28T033915Z_1681331198_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-SOUTH-POINT-400.jpg]Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The primary objective of the Dover test was to gauge its durability and adjustability. In addition to that, the model could also rack up some precious mileage, though NASCAR fielded a single prototype, like in previous tests. Apparently, Monday’s test will bear witness to the 2022 car’s NASCAR-sanctioned road course debut. However, the IMSA team Action Express Racing also fielded a Next Gen car back in August at the Daytona International Speedway road course. 

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Cup Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the authorizing body for stock-vehicle racing in North America. It was established in 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Currently, the organization fields four types of tracks: Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_2675743" align="alignnone" width="5162"]<img class="wp-image-2675743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-20T005209Z_1919194866_MT1USATODAY22564783_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="5162" height="3322" /> Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7), Kyle Busch (8) and A.J. Allmendinger (16) race three wide for the lead during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Origin</strong></h2>
The first-ever NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway on June 19, 1949 and Christian David "Jim" Roper was the victor after racer Glen Dunaway was disqualified for making illegal adjustments to his car.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this day in 1949, NASCAR held its first-ever "Strictly Stock" race.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is it named Cup Series? </strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of the racing arrangement in the NASCAR classification. The arrangement started in 1949 and was called the Strictly Stock Division. The series was subsequently known as the Grand National Division from 1950 to 1970.

Then, in 1971, it started renting its naming rights to the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was alluded to as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series till 2003. From the next year onwards, the series came to be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series till 2007 after a partnership with Nextel.

Sprint obtained Nextel in 2005 and 2008 saw the arrangement being renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sprint remained the sponsor of the NASCAR Cup from 2008 to 2016. It was reported in December 2016 that Monster Energy would be the sponsor; therefore, the arrangement was renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2017 to 2019.

However, after decades of name changes, in 2017, the organization finally decided to shed off its old image and simply be named as the NASCAR Cup Series, with series sponsors being called 'Premier Partners'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR points system has been a complicated affair to say the least. Over the years, the organization has tried several iterations, namely the Latford system, the Chase and the current elimination playoffs format among others, to discern one that would be fair to each driver.

While the earlier system saw drivers being awarded points on the basis of prize money in a particular race, in 1972 a new format was introduced. This time the points were awarded on the basis of laps completed. However, even that came with its own flaws and just two years later, in 1974, the organization introduced point calculation based on a mathematical formula. However, given the complexity of the equation, Bill France Jr, the former CEO of NASCAR decided to step in and call upon his close friend Bob Latford, to come up with an efficient way, which later came to be known as Boot Hill Format or the Latford Model.

With equal points awarded in all races, as New York Times aptly put it: <em>"Mr. Latford set up his points scale to reward consistency rather than flashes of brilliance, and drivers seem to like it that way."</em>

This system was perhaps the longest-running one during that time, being replaced in 2003, by The Chase format. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series operates on the Playoff Format. The schedule consists of 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races to be held on ovals. This also includes 16 playoff races, with four elimination rounds, namely, Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 4 and Championship 4.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Teams</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the NASCAR Cup Series has 16 full-time teams participating and three manufacturers, namely Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford. As for the team with the most number of victories and championship, Hendrick Motorsports has has an undebatable upper hand, with 305 Cup Series wins and 14 drivers championships.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first championship race was reportedly held at Martinsville Speedway, a half-mile oval, on October 16, 1949. Currently, the final race of a Cup season is held at the Phoenix Raceway, which is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

[caption id="attachment_1351857" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1351857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-07T003206Z_1075855806_MT1USATODAY19376372_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Joey Logano NASCAR" width="1920" height="1289" /> Nov 6, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) races in the final laps of the Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Championship</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series hosts three different championship under one name: The Driver's Championship, the Owner's Championship and the Manufacturer's Championship. The driver's championship as the name suggests is the award given to the driver that has emerged as the winner at the end of a season. On the other hand, the Owner's Championship aims to reward the team at the top of the points standings. The driver with the most championship wins are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Rick Hendrick-owned Hendrick Motorsports has won a record-breaking 14 championships till date.

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On a similar note, the Manufacturer's Championship sees Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) being awarded a championship based on how races their cars managed to dominate and the points accumulated. In this regard, US-based manufacturer Chevrolet has racked up the most Cup Series wins at 42, followed by Ford at 17, and Toyota at 3.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, the NASCAR Cup series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
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 	<li>Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li>Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li>Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li>Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul>
 	<li>Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li>Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul>
 	<li>Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li>Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul>
 	<li>Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li>Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li>DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li>Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Races</strong></h2>
While NASCAR has several racetracks that it competes on, there are a couple venues that are held in high regards. Currently there are four such venues/races, namely the Daytona 500 held at the Daytona International Speedway, the Coca-Cola 500 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway , the Brickyard 400/Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.

Till date, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman and retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has the most number of Crown Jewel race wins (21), followed by Legacy Motor Club team owner Jimmie Johnson (14) and retired NASCAR driver Bobby Allison (13).

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Cars</strong></h2>
NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and till date, there have been several iterations of the cars used during races. If we go back to the very inception of the sport, the first kind of vehicle that was used used to be called Generation - 1 (1948-1966), followed by Generation - 2 (1967-1980) and Generation - 3 (1981-1991). Later the Generation - 4 (1992 to 2007) was introduced , and then Generation - 5 (2007 -2012) and Generation - 6 (2013-2021) came into play. And currently, NASCAR features the Generation - 7 car that is also known as the Next-Gen.

Anothe notable model was the Generation - 5. Dubbed as the<em> "Car of Tomorrow"</em>, this model featured flaunted prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also had <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em>

[caption id="attachment_2651610" align="alignnone" width="3461"]<img class="wp-image-2651610 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T030626Z_974940649_MT1USATODAY22533198_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="3461" height="2307" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Street Course</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series has come a long way since its initial days. The organization has always been open to developments and one of the most exciting ones came in 2023,when the tourney made its Street Course debut at Chicago.

In a bid to turn make the schedule even more exciting, NASCAR officials were reportedly in talks with Chicago authorities for a number of years, with one attempt of a Chicago street race even dating back to the 1980s. However, owing to political pressure, that plan failed to materialize. Now, fast forward to four decades later and authorities were finally geared up to host an exciting, first-of-its-kind race in downtown Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_1911252" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1911252 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-03T052154Z_1117738559_MT1USATODAY20983749_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-GRANT-PARK-220.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view as cars race along Grant Park during the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race viewed from the NEMA Chicago buliding. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Designed by race simulation video game developer iRacing, the race aimed to showcase the city's major landmarks such as the Buckingham Fountain, the Grant Park and the Soldier Field Stadium, among others.

The first iteration of the race came in July of 2023, with New Zealand born driver Shane van Gisbergen clinching victory in his first-ever NASCAR race. If that's not iconic, what is?

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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Year of Origin</span></td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and Jimmie Johnson(7)</td>
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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Team</span></td>
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<h2>Cole Custer: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</h2>
Cole Custer is an American racing driver. He right now contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. Cole drives the No. 41 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing.

Custer started hustling quarter midgets when he was four years old. Custer won the USAC National Focus Young Guns Championship in 2011. Custer then started racing late models, he had ten victories and even won the Rookie of the Year award.
<h2>Cole Custer: Stats and Championships</h2>
In 2014, Custer joined Haas Racing Development to run nine races in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He made his debut in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway. Custer started the race in the ninth position and completed it in twelfth position.

In 2016, Custer made his Xfinity Series debut for JR Motorsports at Richmond International Raceway. His race car was the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro. He drove the No. 88 for JR Motorsports to a fourth-place finish at Charlotte.

In March 2018, Custer joined Rick Ware Racing for his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Custer won his first Cup race in the 2020 Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway. He gave tough competition to the Cup Series heavyweights like Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr., and Ryan Blaney on the last lap.

With the success, Custer was able to secure a berth in the 2020 Playoffs. However, he was out of the title race after the third round at Bristol.
<h2>Cole Custer: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
As per <a href="https://www.idolnetworth.com/cole-custer-net-worth-136102">internet sources</a>, Custer's Net Worth is $2.5 Million.
<h2>Cole Custer: Sponsors</h2>
The primary sponsor of Cole Custer is HAAS Automation. Associate sponsors are Simpson, JACOB Companies, Thompson, Autodesk, Mobil1, ONE CURE, Panini.

[caption id="attachment_455756" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455756" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1284625504.jpg" alt="Cole Custer during the race at Arizona" width="1920" height="1278" /> AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 HaasTooling.com Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Cole Custer: Family</h2>
Cole Custer is the child of Joe Custer. Joe is the president at Stewart-Haas Racing and COO of Haas F1 Team. Cole was born in Ladera Ranch, California. He went to Ladera Ranch Middle School and Tesoro High School.
<h2>How to contact Cole Custer</h2>
Custer is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series racer.

Cole is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/colecuster41/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/colecuster">Twitter</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Custer also has his own <a href="http://colecuster.com/">official website</a> and management team to keep track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Cole Custer through his <a href="http://colecuster.com/contact/">contact page</a>.

Alternatively, one could also write a letter to his mailing address at :

Clutch Management: Cole Custer
14316 Reese Blvd. West Suite B-E15
Huntersville, NC 28078
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<tbody>
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<td width="301">Age</td>
<td width="301">22 Years</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">Ladera Ranch, California</td>
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<td width="301">Nationality</td>
<td width="301">American</td>
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<td width="301">Team</td>
<td width="301">Stewart-Haas Racing</td>
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<td width="301">Endorsements</td>
<td width="301">HAAS Automation, Simpson, JACOB Companies, Thompson, Autodesk, Mobil1, ONE CURE, Panini</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Birthday</td>
<td width="301">January 23, 1998</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Cole Custer

July 12, 2020: #41: Cole Custer, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang HaasTooling.com during the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, KY. (HHP/Harold Hinson) Cole Custer: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Cole Custer is an American racing driver. He right now contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. Cole drives the No. 41 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing. Custer started hustling quarter midgets when he was four years old. Custer won the USAC National Focus Young Guns Championship in 2011. Custer then started racing late models, he had ten victories and even won the Rookie of the Year award. Cole Custer: Stats and Championships In 2014, Custer joined Haas Racing Development to run nine races in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He made his debut in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway. Custer started the race in the ninth position and completed it in twelfth position. In 2016, Custer made his Xfinity Series debut for JR Motorsports at Richmond International Raceway. His race car was the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro. He drove the No. 88 for JR Motorsports to a fourth-place finish at Charlotte. In March 2018, Custer joined Rick Ware Racing for his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Custer won his first Cup race in the 2020 Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway. He gave tough competition to the Cup Series heavyweights like Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr., and Ryan Blaney on the last lap. With the success, Custer was able to secure a berth in the 2020 Playoffs. However, he was out of the title race after the third round at Bristol. Cole Custer: 2021 Net Worth As per internet sources, Custer&#8217;s Net Worth is $2.5 Million. Cole Custer: Sponsors The primary sponsor of Cole Custer is HAAS Automation. Associate sponsors are Simpson, JACOB Companies, Thompson, Autodesk, Mobil1, ONE CURE, Panini. AVONDALE, ARIZONA &#8211; NOVEMBER 08: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 HaasTooling.com Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Cole Custer: Family Cole Custer is the child of Joe Custer. Joe is the president at Stewart-Haas Racing and COO of Haas F1 Team. Cole was born in Ladera Ranch, California. He went to Ladera Ranch Middle School and Tesoro High School. How to contact Cole Custer Custer is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it&#8217;s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series racer. Cole is on all the popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Custer also has his own official website and management team to keep track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Cole Custer through his contact page. Alternatively, one could also write a letter to his mailing address at : Clutch Management: Cole Custer 14316 Reese Blvd. West Suite B-E15 Huntersville, NC 28078  Age 22 Years  Residence Ladera Ranch, California  Nationality American  Team Stewart-Haas Racing  Endorsements HAAS Automation, Simpson, JACOB Companies, Thompson, Autodesk, Mobil1, ONE CURE, Panini  Birthday January 23, 1998

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[caption id="attachment_455725" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455725" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1002907568.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch in action in NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1280" /> LOUDON, NH - JULY 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, poses with the Cape Cod Cafe Pizza Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 20, 2018 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Kurt Busch 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</strong></h2>
Kurt Busch is an American racing driver.?Busch's first racing experience was in a Dwarf vehicle at age 14, at Pahrump Valley Speedway. Busch additionally fiddled with IMCA Modified hustling.

The Star Nursery group searched for another driver to swap Trickle for the No. 70 group, which provided Busch the big break. He picked up public presentation while contending with Ron Hornaday, Jr., Matt Crafton, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, and others for the 1997 Winter Heat Series at Tucson Raceway Park.

Busch's group proceeded to win the 1998 Auto Zone Elite Division Southwest Series Rookie of the Year. He followed up by winning the title in 1999.

This prompted a tryout in a Roush Racing "Gong Show," which he won and procured a Craftsman Truck Series ride. He raced the No. 99 Ford F-150. Kurt dominated four races and was the runner-up behind partner Greg Biffle in the title standings, just as winning Rookie of the Year respects.
<h2><strong>Kurt Busch</strong>: Stats and Championships</h2>
He contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion.

Busch has driven for many teams throughout his career, including Stewart-Haas Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Phoenix Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing.

He has won 32 Cup races. Busch also has won the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series title with Roush Racing.

Kurt is one of 34 drivers to win races in every one of the three of NASCAR's divisions: the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Camping World Truck Series.

[caption id="attachment_415823" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-415823" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201019203224/2020-09-28T033915Z_1681331198_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-SOUTH-POINT-400.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch in action in NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1300" /> Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Kurt Busch: Net Worth 2021</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/kurt-busch-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">celebrity net worth</a>, he has a net worth of $70 million dollars.

He is the second-longest-tenured driver in the Cup Series alongside Ryan Newman; they both made their debut in 2000.

He is the brother of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. They are second-gen drivers, as their dad, Tom, won a few NASCAR races.
<h2>Kurt Busch: Foundations and Charities</h2>
Kurt Busch has a partnership with Vet Tix Foundation and gave 100 passes to each of the 36 races to military individuals in 2019.

As per <a href="https://tobychristie.com/2019/02/12/kurt-busch-to-celebrate-service-members-and-veterans-with-ticket-giveaways/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toby Christie</a>, Busch, at the 2017 DAYTONA 500 and the 2004 Cup Series Champion stated, <em>?I am appreciative of the sacrifice and commitment of our military service members and families.?</em>

He said, <em>?Family is what NASCAR is all about and I hope this experience at the track will be an enjoyable and fun-filled event!?</em>
<h2><b>Kurt Busch: Sponsors</b></h2>
Kurt Busch's primary sponsor is Monster Energy. His associate sponsors include Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald's, 3M, Sunoco.

[caption id="attachment_393871" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-393871" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200928235205/2020-09-28T032422Z_479248743_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-SOUTH-POINT-400.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch on his way to victory at the Southern Point 400" width="1920" height="1169" /> Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Best Moments of Kurt Busch</h2>

<h2>Kurt Busch: Lifestyle</h2>
Kurt Busch has an extraordinary collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are:

2001 Ford Mustang
2005 Ford GT
Dodge Viper
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
1971 Chevrolet Corvette
1961 Corvette
<h2>Kurt Busch: Family</h2>
Busch was born to Thomas and Gaye Busch in Las Vegas, Nevada. At six years old, Busch was going with his dad to the track and contending in karting.

After moving on from Durango High School, Busch went to the University of Arizona, to acquire a degree in Pharmacy. He is married to polo player Ashley Van Meter.

[caption id="attachment_455730" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455730" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1174691390.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M's Hazelnut Toyota, talks with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>How to contact Kurt Busch</h2>
Kurt Busch is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Champion.

He is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kurtbusch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kurtbusch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKurtBusch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Busch also has his own official <a href="https://shopkurtbusch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> and management team to keep track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Busch through his <a href="https://shopkurtbusch.com/pages/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact page</a>.
<table>
<tbody>
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<td width="301">Age</td>
<td width="301">42 Years</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Marital Status</td>
<td width="301">Married</td>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">Charlotte, North Carolina</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Nationality</td>
<td width="301">American</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Team</td>
<td width="301">Chip Ganassi Racing</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Endorsements</td>
<td width="301">Monster Energy, Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald's, 3M, Sunoco</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">1 - 2004</td>
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<tr>
<td width="301">Net Worth</td>
<td width="301">$70 Million</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Birthday</td>
<td width="301">August 4, 1978</td>
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<td width="301">Height</td>
<td width="301">5 ft 11 in (180 cm)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Kurt Busch

LOUDON, NH &#8211; JULY 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, poses with the Cape Cod Cafe Pizza Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 20, 2018 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) Kurt Busch 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Kurt Busch is an American racing driver.?Busch&#8217;s first racing experience was in a Dwarf vehicle at age 14, at Pahrump Valley Speedway. Busch additionally fiddled with IMCA Modified hustling. The Star Nursery group searched for another driver to swap Trickle for the No. 70 group, which provided Busch the big break. He picked up public presentation while contending with Ron Hornaday, Jr., Matt Crafton, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, and others for the 1997 Winter Heat Series at Tucson Raceway Park. Busch&#8217;s group proceeded to win the 1998 Auto Zone Elite Division Southwest Series Rookie of the Year. He followed up by winning the title in 1999. This prompted a tryout in a Roush Racing &#8220;Gong Show,&#8221; which he won and procured a Craftsman Truck Series ride. He raced the No. 99 Ford F-150. Kurt dominated four races and was the runner-up behind partner Greg Biffle in the title standings, just as winning Rookie of the Year respects. Kurt Busch: Stats and Championships He contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion. Busch has driven for many teams throughout his career, including Stewart-Haas Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Phoenix Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing. He has won 32 Cup races. Busch also has won the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series title with Roush Racing. Kurt is one of 34 drivers to win races in every one of the three of NASCAR&#8217;s divisions: the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Camping World Truck Series. Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Kurt Busch: Net Worth 2021 According to celebrity net worth, he has a net worth of $70 million dollars. He is the second-longest-tenured driver in the Cup Series alongside Ryan Newman; they both made their debut in 2000. He is the brother of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. They are second-gen drivers, as their dad, Tom, won a few NASCAR races. Kurt Busch: Foundations and Charities Kurt Busch has a partnership with Vet Tix Foundation and gave 100 passes to each of the 36 races to military individuals in 2019. As per Toby Christie, Busch, at the 2017 DAYTONA 500 and the 2004 Cup Series Champion stated, ?I am appreciative of the sacrifice and commitment of our military service members and families.? He said, ?Family is what NASCAR is all about and I hope this experience at the track will be an enjoyable and fun-filled event!? Kurt Busch: Sponsors Kurt Busch&#8217;s primary sponsor is Monster Energy. His associate sponsors include Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald&#8217;s, 3M, Sunoco. Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Best Moments of Kurt Busch Kurt Busch: Lifestyle Kurt Busch has an extraordinary collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are: 2001 Ford Mustang 2005 Ford GT Dodge Viper 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 1961 Corvette Kurt Busch: Family Busch was born to Thomas and Gaye Busch in Las Vegas, Nevada. At six years old, Busch was going with his dad to the track and contending in karting. After moving on from Durango High School, Busch went to the University of Arizona, to acquire a degree in Pharmacy. He is married to polo player Ashley Van Meter. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Hazelnut Toyota, talks with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) How to contact Kurt Busch Kurt Busch is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it&#8217;s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Champion. He is on all the popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Busch also has his own official website and management team to keep track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Busch through his contact page.  Age 42 Years  Marital Status Married  Residence Charlotte, North Carolina  Nationality American  Team Chip Ganassi Racing  Endorsements Monster Energy, Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald&#8217;s, 3M, Sunoco  Championships 1 &#8211; 2004  Net Worth $70 Million  Birthday August 4, 1978  Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>Martin Truex Jr:  Net Worth 2024, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Martin Truex Jr?</b></h2>
At 43, Martin Truex Jr is one of the most experienced full-time drivers in NASCAR's top division right now. Having debuted back in 2004, the racer has garnered both experience and accolades. He is the 2017 Monster Energy <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/">NASCAR Cup Series</a> champion. He is also a two-time <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/">NASCAR Xfinity Series</a> champion. Martin won the title in 2004 and 2005.

[caption id="attachment_2134857" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2134857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-08-31T163504Z_706008848_MT1USATODAY21313250_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-SERIES-PLAYOFF-MEDIA-DAY.jpg" alt="NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr." width="1920" height="1280" /> Aug 31, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Martin Truex Jr. answers questions from the media at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Martin Truex family </b></h2>
Martin Truex Jr was born on June 29, 1980, in Mayetta, New Jersey, to Martin Truex Sr and Linda Truex. The driver has one sibling, a younger brother named Ryan Truex, who's also a racer and the former champion in the K&amp;N Pro Series East, along with being a contender for the 2014 Rookie of the Year in Sprint Cup. As for his educational background, the racer reportedly graduated from the Southern Regional High School in Stafford Township, New Jersey in 1998.

<img class="wp-image-2674285 size-full aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/RyanTruex-XfinitySeries2022.webp" alt="" width="922" height="502" />

Martin Truex Jr started his racing career with go-karts at the New Egypt Speedway in Ocean County, New Jersey. He slowly climbed the ranks by moving to the Modified Division and later debuting in the Busch Series in 2001 at the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/dover-international-speedway/">Dover International Speedway</a>. Interestingly, he ran his first race in his father's No. 56 Chevy.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Martin Truex Jr’s Wife and Children</b></h2>
When it comes to Martin Truex Jr's personal life, the racer hasn't married and does not have any children. He was in a long-term relationship with his ex-girlfriend <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-does-martin-truex-jr-have-a-girlfriend-who-is-joe-gibbs-superstar-ex-girlfriend-sherry-pollex/">Sherry Pollex</a> from 2005 to 2023. The racer announced their split on January 27, 2023.

[caption id="attachment_2088993" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2088993 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1020823599h.jpg" alt="Martin Truex Jr." width="1920" height="1280" /> NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Ford EcoBoost 400, Nov 19, 2017 Homestead, FL, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. celebrates winning the NASCAR Cup Championship with his girlfriend Sherry Pollex after the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, 19.11.2017 18:44:35, 10426614, Ford EcoBoost 400, Sherry Pollex, Martin Truex Jr, NASCAR PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 10426614[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Martin Truex Jr Net Worth 2024 </b></h2>
According to several reports, Martin Truex Jr has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Between June 2018 and June 2019, Martin acquired $8 million. This made him the ninth-highest paid NASCAR driver back then. Currently, the driver reportedly has a salary of $10.4 million. As for his endorsements, the driver is backed by heavyweights like Bass Pro Shops, Auto Owners Insurance, Oakley, True Timber Camo, Garmin, Noble Aerospace, Nextron and Toyota.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Martin Truex Jr Career Timeline</b></h2>
Martin Truex Jr started his racing career with go-karts at the New Egypt Speedway in Ocean County, New Jersey. He slowly climbed the ranks by moving to the Modified Division and then the Modified division in 1998. Later, Truex Jr debuted in the Busch Series in 2001 at the Dover International Speedway. Interestingly, he ran his first race in his father's No. 56 Chevy. He then made his Cup Series debut at the 2004 Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta, where he finished P37.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Denny Hamlin’s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Martin Truex Jr enjoys a partnership with Bass Pro Shops, Auto Owners Insurance, Oakley, True Timber Camo, Garmin, Noble Aerospace, Nextron and Toyota. Bss Pro Shops serves as his primary sponsor.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Martin Truex Jr Investments </b></h2>
The driver opened a Management Company, Truex Management Group (TMG), which reportedly specializes <em>"in fully-integrated management services for professional race car drivers and athletes". </em>Apart from that, he also launched MTJ Aviation which is a part 135 aviation charter company. According to the official website of the company, MTJ <em>"specializes in providing 24/7 medical flight services".</em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Martin Truex Jr Records</b></h2>
For a driver of his calibre, Martin Truex Jr has a cabinet full of trophies to showcase. He is the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion, the 2017 and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Champion, the 2004 and 2005 NASCAR Busch Series Champion, the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/coca-cola-600/">Coca-Cola 600</a> winner for the year 2016 and 2019. Apart from that, he also won the 2016 Southern 500, the 2007 and 2010 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-all-star-race/">NASCAR All-Star Race</a> Open winner. Additionally, he also won the 2023 Busch Light Clash.

Till date, the driver has garnered 34 wins, 282 Top-10s and 23 pole positions in 642 races over two decades in the Cup Series. In the Xfinity Series, Martin Truex Jr has 13 wins, 10 pole wins and 62 Top-10s in 104 races. In NASCAR's third division, he has one win and one Top-10 in three race participations. And lastly, in the ARCA Menards Series East, Truex Jr has five wins, 32 Top-10s and seven pole positions in 62 races.

[caption id="attachment_2651611" align="alignnone" width="4283"]<img class="wp-image-2651611 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T005204Z_1962618893_MT1USATODAY22531991_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="Martin Truex Jr." width="4283" height="2855" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) before the start of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Martin Truex Major Achievements and Awards</b></h2>
Martin Truex Jr has been showered with a plethora of accolades in his illustrious career. The driver was named as one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 alongside the likes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/denny-hamlin/">Denny Hamlin</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jimmie-johnson/">Jimmie Johnson</a>, among several others. He is also the 2o17 Cup Series Champion, the 2004 and 2005 Busch Series Most Popular Driver and the 2018 EPSY Best Driver.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Martin Truex Jr Foundation</strong></h2>
The Martin Truex Jr. foundation (MTJF) was begun in 2007 by NASCAR driver Martin and, his partner, Sherry Pollex. The mission is to help campaigns for cancer awareness explicit to ovarian and childhood cancers. It helps the people and families influenced by them.

As of now, the foundation has donated $1.2 million to build the Martin Truex Jr Foundation Children's Emergency Department at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center and the Sherry Strong Integrative Medicine Oncology Clinic at Novant Health Presbyterian Main in Charlotte, North Carolina.

It has also donated $750,000 to Atrium Health, $4.5 million to Catwalk for a Cause and $130,000 to Karting for Cancer.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Martin Truex Jr and the Demise of Sherry Pollex</strong></h2>
In September 2023, the NASCAR world was hit with the heartbreaking news of Truex Jr's longtime partner Shelley Pollex's passing after an almost decade-long battle with cancer.

Later, the driver put out an official statement that read:
<p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><em>“From the very minute of her diagnosis, Sherry was determined to not only fight ovarian cancer with everything she had, but also make a difference in the lives of others battling this terrible disease."</em></p>
<p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><em>“Sherry’s passion for making a difference in the lives of others was inspiring to everyone. Through her tireless charity work for so many years, her legacy will live well beyond our lifetimes and continue to help countless families who are battling ovarian and childhood cancer."</em></p>
<em>“I would like to extend my deepest condolences to her entire family, who have shown incredible strength and resilience throughout her battle.”</em>

However, not everybody took to this press release kindly. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-this-is-as-cold-as-it-gets-danica-patrick-insensitive-dig-at-martin-truex-jr-upon-ex-girlfriend-tragic-demise-angers-nascar-world-sherry-pollex/">Former NASCAR racer Danica Patrick shared her criticism about it on social media at the time and wrote</a>, <em>"I avoid negativity on social at almost all costs. Almost…But this the most insensitive disconnected statement from a guy that I have never liked. And obviously for good reason. I don’t care what happened between them but this is as cold as it gets. A PR rep wrote this guaranteed. You’re free from this now sherry.”</em>

Later, at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/texas-motor-speedway/">Texas Motor Speedway</a>, NASCAR drivers were seeing paying their respects to Pollex by carrying decals, featuring ribbons that read, <em>"Sherry Pollex... In Memory 1979-2023". </em>

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1705621065899049322
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Martin Truex Jr and Retirement</strong></h2>
Being a 43-year-old driver racing at high speeds can definitely be physically taxing. Perhaps that explains why Martin Truex Jr has been mulling retirement over the past few years. The first time when the news surfaced was in 2022. While the driver admitted that he was actually considering retirement, he officially announced his return to the Cup Series next year.

<em>“I will be back in the 19 next year. At the end of the day, this is really what I want to do right now,”</em> Truex Jr has informed at the time. The driver also returned to the 2024 as a full-time driver. However, when we come to his actual retirement plans, the driver is not yet sure what he's going to do. During a pre-race <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daytona-500/">Daytona 500</a> presser, when asked if he was going to extend his career, Truex Jr answered, <em>“Yeah, probably. I have no idea what I’m doing next year.”</em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Martin Truex Jr Social Media</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 18.648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 82.5072%"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MartinTruexJr/">https://www.facebook.com/MartinTruexJr/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 18.648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 82.5072%"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/martintruex_jr/">https://www.instagram.com/martintruex_jr/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 18.648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 82.5072%"><a href="https://twitter.com/MartinTruex_Jr"> https://twitter.com/MartinTruex_Jr</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Martin Lee Truex Jr</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Martin Truex Jr</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birthdate</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">June 29, 1980</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birthplace</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Mayetta, New Jersey</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age </span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">43 years (as of March 2024)</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height </span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">1.8 m</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">180 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Martin Truex Sr, Linda Truex</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Ryan Truex</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality </span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Caucasian</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Approx. $10.4 million</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Approx. $40 million</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/ Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Single</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px"> -</td>
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<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px"> -</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Stock car racing driver</td>
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<td style="width: 30.1334%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 351.837%;height: 24px">Joe Gibbs Racing</td>
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