At the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega, Bubba Wallace took a Stage 2 win. With two laps to go, he led from Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski. However, the real action unfolded behind him and it involved championship leaders, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. Hamlin got taken out, as did Truex Jr, and three of the Hendrick Motorsports cars were also involved. The three Hendrick victims were Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman and William Byron. During the impact, Truex Jr acquainted himself with the wall, while Hamlin came away with some right front damage. Meanwhile, the Hendrick trio just spun and managed to stay away from the walls. WHAT HAPPENED BEHIND BUBBA WALLACE DURING THE RACE? Apparently, Keselowski triggered the incident when he jinked to the outside and cut off Hamlin. That forced the #11 Joe Gibbs Racing car to back off slightly and an unsuspecting Truex Jr tagged him. After Hamlin hit the wall, Martin Truex Jr got sent into the wall himself, by William Byron. For his part, Byron swerved and collided with Bowman, who bumped into Elliott. Luckily, there was no major trouble, and only those five cars were involved. In the end, Bubba Wallace took the chequered flag under caution, but it still counted as his first stage win. Bubba Wallace during the Dixie Vodka 400 Homestead-Miami Speedway [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210306023832/2021-03-01T011959Z_1329443069_MT1USATODAY15648509_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-SERIES-DIXIE-VODKA-400.jpg]Feb 28, 2021; Homestead, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace(23) races during the Dixie Vodka 400 Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Although it is not exactly a real race win, it is a step in the right direction. Admittedly, 23XI Racing team owners, Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan will be happy with the positive steps. Now the next step would actually be gunning for the real race win in the near future. In the end, Wallace finished [https://www.nascar.com/results/racecenter/2021/nascar-cup-series/geico-500] the race in 19th place, which was fairly decent by his standards. He acknowledged on Twitter that it was a decent day in the office at Talladega and he is looking forward to racing in Kansas. READ MORE: Joey Logano Demands Change After Surviving Scary NASCAR Talladega Crash Also Involving Bubba Wallace [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-joey-logano-demands-change-after-surviving-scary-nascar-talladega-crash-also-involving-bubba-wallace/] 

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<h1 style="text-align: center">23XI Racing: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Owners and More</h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is 23XI Racing?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">Would you believe it, if five years ago, somebody told you that NBA legend Michael Jordan would become a regular name in NASCAR? Most people would probably scoff at the idea. However, that's exactly what happened when 23XI came into inception. 23XI Racing is a stock car racing team that regularly competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team currently has two drivers in its team: Bubba Wallace driving the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE, and Tyler Reddick driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The History of 23XI Racing</strong></h2>
After a lot of speculations and vehement denials by Michael Jordan's representatives about a possible NASCAR entry, 23XI was finally founded in 2020. The team debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series on February 14, 2021, at the Daytona International Speedway. The team is owned by basketball icon Michael Jordan and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin, who is a minority stakeholder. 23XI reportedly has a technical alliance with JGR.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is the team named 23XI Racing?</strong></h2>
23XI Racing's name is a culmination of meaningful symbolism. While the team name is as unconventional as it can be, the backstory behind it is the stuff of legends. Pronounced twenty three-eleven, the team name is an amalgamation of two numbers, 23 and 11, where the former is Michael Jordan's jersey number that he adorned for most of his NBA career. And, 11 stands for Denny Hamlin's car number in his Cup series team, Joe Gibbs Racing, that he has driven for the entirety of his career.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing’s Net Worth 2024 </strong></h2>
23XI Racing owner Michael Jordan is reportedly the first athlete to attain billionaire status. And a small chunk of it went to his NASCAR team. As per reports from 2023, 23XI is reportedly worth $150 million. While this is definitely a lot less than where other Cup Series teams stand, which MJ's backing, the best of the team definitely awaits.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Drivers</strong></h2>
23XI currently backs two drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick. Wallace was the first driver that was announced as a part of the team. What's interesting is that the #23 driver had left his former team Richard Petty Motorsports, who he had driven for four years, just eleven days prior to the announcement.

[caption id="attachment_1946369" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1946369 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1032013058h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> July 15, 2023, Loudon, NH, United States of America: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Drivers, Bubba Wallace 23 and Tyler Reddick 45 get ready to qualify for the Crayon 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon NH. NASCAR Cup Series 2023: Crayon 301 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMAa161 20230715_zaa_a161_021 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x[/caption]

Apart from Wallace, Kyle Busch's older brother Kurt Busch was roped in to drive the No. 45 car in the 2022 season. However, his stint at 23XI Racing was unfortunately a short one. Kurt Busch joined the team in 2021 and competed in 20 races throughout the season, before a mishap took away his chances to be back in NASCAR's top division. Busch fell prey to a wreck during the qualifying race at Pocono Raceway and was subsequently not cleared to race in the main event despite his qualification, due to a concussion. Soon after, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-community-comes-together-to-say-goodbye-to-cup-series-champ-kurt-busch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the driver announced his retirement from full-time racing in the Cup Series</a>. Currently, Kurt Busch serves as a consultant to 23Xi Racing.

[caption id="attachment_934728" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-934728 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-02-17T033117Z_1214388381_MT1USATODAY17701270_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500-QUALIFYING.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch" width="1920" height="1342" /> Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (45) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

After Kurt Busch's untimely retirement, Tyler Reddick joined the team to replace the former as the new driver of the No. 45 car. Reddick, who was originally scheduled to start racing 23XI Racing in 2024, joined the team earlier than scheduled, after the Michael Jordan-Denny Hamlin owned team bought the remainder of his contract from his then team, Richard Childress Racing.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Despite 23XI being a fairly new team in the NASCAR Cup Series, it boasts an arsenal of big-named sponsors. After all, with the likes of Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin spearheading the team, sponsors seem to have that confidence. While brands like McDonald's, Root Insurance, DoorDash and Columbia Sportswear moved to 23XI Racing in 2021 with Bubba Wallace from Richard Petty Motorsports, Dr. Pepper joined hands with the team soon after.

And that's not all. DraftKings inked a multi-dimensional deal with the Cup Series team ahead of the 2o21 season. Apart from being the official sports betting partner of 23XI Racing, the company also acted as a primary sponsor for #23 driver, Bubba Wallace.

The driver has also had a partnership with Leidos, having joined hands as a primary partner in 2022. The brans primarily teams up with #23 driver Bubba Wallace.

23XI Racing's Michael Jordan popularized brand Jordan also came on-board ahead of the 2022 season when Kurt Busch joined the team. While the team had plans to sponsor the team since its inception, 23XI being a single car organization with Bubba Wallace, in 2021, with backing from Columbia Sportswear proved to be a hindrance. However, Busch's joining finally facilitated the onboarding of the highly popular company.

Additionally, in February 2023, Monster Brewing announced a partnership with 23XI Racing, with Tyler Reddick primarily adorning the colors of the brand. <em>"This is all really cool,"</em> Reddick had said at the time. <em>"And now I get to debut The Beast this weekend at <span class="xn-location">Fontana</span> here in <span class="xn-location">California</span>. With the race being in such close proximity to Monster's Global HQ, It worked out to where we got to unveil the Beast scheme here today before getting on-track this weekend... Really cool to unveil the scheme with all the employees today, "</em> the #45 driver added.

Apart from that, Xfinity, the brand and not the NASCAR division, also inked a deal with the team ahead of the 2o23 season. It backed Tyler Reddick at the Richmond Raceway and Atlanta Motor Speedway last year. The telecommunications brand also sponsored Bubba Wallace at the Martinsville Speedway playoff race in 2023.

In another exciting development, in January 2024, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-mobil-1-expands-its-presence-in-nascar-as-they-announce-a-new-deal-with-all-toyota-teams-in-the-cup-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toyota Racing Development(TRD) and Mobil 1 announced an expansion backing all Toyota NASCAR teams</a>, including 23XI Racing. Tyler Reddick will kick-off the partnership by running a Mobil 1 race at Phoenix in March and Richmond in August. On the other hand, Mobil 1 will be backing Bubba Wallace as a primary sponsor at the Circuit of the Americas race in March.

More exciting names have also joined the team recently. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-bubba-wallace-makes-dream-come-true-as-23xi-teams-up-the-united-states-airforce-for-the-2024-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The #23 driver reunited with US Air Force</a>, who will serve as a primary sponsor for select races.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Investments</strong></h2>
The team has been growing in leaps and bounds ever since it came into business. As recently as 2021, Charlotte Business Journal reported that the team had made a huge $16 million investment into building a team headquarter in Huntersville, North Carolina. The HQ was reportedly being built on a 15-acre site that the team had acquired for $3.7 million the same year. Talking about when the HQ can be expected to be up and running, President of 23XI Racing, Steve Lauletta had said, "<em>“We don’t have an actual date yet, but it will be in the very near future."</em>

The headquarter will be a grand affair as the building will not just be a race shop but also<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-bubba-wallace-gives-insight-into-airspeed-23xis-sixteen-million-racing-mansion-in-north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> house a 120 room hotel and 12,000 square feet of office space</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
If you think 23XI Racing shouldn't be taken seriously just because it's a new team, you're definitely wrong. Despite only three years of experience, the team has been leaving a mark. While 2021 and 2022 proved to be a lackluster season for the team, 2023 went down in history books. Both full-time drivers from the team, Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace made it to the Playoffs for the first time in the team's history. While Reddick finished 6th on the standings after getting eliminated in the Round of 8 race at Martinsville Speedway, Wallace finished 10th last year after getting post his Round of 12 race elimination at the Charlotte Roval.

23XI Racing team has also been picking up several accolades off the track as well. In February 2024, the team won the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards. "<em>For the third consecutive year, the 23XI Racing family was recognized at the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards for living out our mission and values as they pertain to making motorsports more diverse, equitable and inclusive," </em>the official release said.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing’s Vision</strong></h2>
When it comes to 23XI Racing's future prospects, the team has a lot of cards set on the table. Inclusivity has been at the forefront of the team's beliefs. Speaking about the same and how Bubba Wallace has been a big-time contributor to that cause, team president Steve Lauletta said, <em>"It’s part of the mission and values of this team, and it was started by what Bubba did for the sport of Nascar in 2020 (by campaigning for a Confederate Flag ban at NASCAR tracks). We all believe in it and we want to make it a focus of what we do as a team, and our partners believe in it."</em>

Even team co-owner Denny Hamlin mentioned how expanding the talent pool and encouraging inclusivity is a vision that the team definitely sees. In an interview with Associated Press, the #11 driver said, <em>“I’m looking at potential hires right now that we’ve got on the board — there’s England, Brazil and Israel, the next three hires."</em> "<em>We’re trying to make a very diverse team. Certainly it’s important to give opportunities to those that never thought racing was a job, a place that they could have a job opportunity, " </em>the co-owner further added.

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And not just that, the team is also heavily involved in charitable causes such as the <b>23XI Speed Institute Tuition Programme,</b> under the team's educational and professional development initiative, launched in 2021. The program which offers $5,000 each to 23 students every year besides providing them with opportunities <em>"such as scholarships and internships, as well as diversity recruiting and professional development in the motorsports field"</em>.

Speaking about the same, the team president said,<em> "This was the second year that we gave away 23 US$5,000 scholarships to students of diverse backgrounds that wanted to explore motorsports, whether that be in engineering or on the business side. Two of those winning scholarship recipients were interns with us this year, and they’ll be interns with us next year. Those are the kind of things that all of our partners are rallying behind and want to be a part of so that we can help change the sport.”</em>

What's clear is the 23Xi racing team is in NASCAR for more than just racing and championship wins!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Social Media</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 348.55px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/23XIRacing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/23XIRacing/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 348.55px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/23xiracing/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/23xiracing/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 348.55px"><a href="https://twitter.com/23XIRacing?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://x.com/23XIRacing/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 348.55px"><a href="https://www.23xiracing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.23xiracing.com</a></td>
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<td style="width: 73.2143%">23XI Racing</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Owners</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">Denny Hamlin, Michael Jordan</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%">Headquarters</td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">Mooresville, North Carolina</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Series </span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">NASCAR Cup Series</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Race Drivers</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">Bubba Wallace (No. 23), Tyler Reddick (No. 45)</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Sponsors</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">McDonald's, Beast Unleashed, Nasty Beast, Columbia Sportswear, MoneyLion, Leidos, U.S. Air Force, Jordan Brand. Mobil 1, Monster Energy, Xfinity, Draft Kings, Walmart, DoorDash, Dr Pepper, NBA 2K24, melin, Mack Trucks, R3</td>
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<td style="width: 73.2143%">Toyota</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">2020</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Latest Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">2024 Busch Light Clash At The Coliseum</td>
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<td style="width: 73.2143%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Race Victories</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">5</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">$150 million</td>
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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>
Thirty-three drivers raced at Charlotte Speedway, six of which were future NASCAR Hall of Famers. Jim Roper was declared the winner following a disqualification to Glenn Dunaway. <a href="https://t.co/yBUDRcRxVo">pic.twitter.com/yBUDRcRxVo</a>

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1670832065690972160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote>

<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.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-1195372 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/ezgif.com-gif-maker-3-78.jpg" alt="Richard Petty Dale Earnhardt NASCAR" width="1850" height="1253" />

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 :
<ul>
 	<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).

[caption id="attachment_1691261" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1691261 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Jimmie-Johnson-Jeff-Gordon.jpg" alt="Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon" width="1920" height="1280" /> January 20, 2017 - Charlotte, North Carolina, USA - Jimmy Johnson and Jeff Gordon introduce Rick Hendrick at the NASCAR Motorsport USA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, January 20, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. Rick Hendrick was inducted into the Hall of Fame with Richard Childress, Mark Martin, Raymond Parks, and Benny Parsons. 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - ZUMAw123 20170120_zap_w123_024[/caption]
<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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<table style="width: 75.2357%;height: 264px">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Year of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">1949</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">First Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR "Strictly Stock" Race, Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Last Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series Spring Race at Martinsville Speedway, 2024</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Crown Jewel Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Daytona 500, Coca Cola 600, Brickyard 400/ Verizon 200, Southern 500</span></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Drivers with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and Jimmie Johnson(7)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Hendrick Motorsports (14)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">First Champion</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Red Byron</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Champion</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Ryan Blaney (2023)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Team Penske</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2>Talladega Superspeedway-Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track</h2>
Talladega Superspeedway, nicknamed "Dega," and previously named Alabama International Motor Speedway (AIMS), is a motorsports complex found north of Talladega, Alabama. It is situated on the previous Anniston Air Force Base in the little city of Lincoln.

Talladega is the longest NASCAR oval tracks, with a length of 2.66 miles (4.281 km), contrasted with the Daytona International Speedway, which is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long. The all-out top limit of Talladega is around 175,000 fans, with the grandstand off-limit being around 80,000.
<h2>History</h2>
The tri-oval track was developed in 1969 by the International Speedway Corporation, a business constrained by the France Family.

The track opened on September 13, 1969, at an expense of $4 million. The track was named the "Alabama International Motor Speedway," which lasted for nearly two decades, after which the office's name was changed to "Talladega Superspeedway."

In the primary race at the track, all the first drivers deserted the track because of tire issues, which permitted France to employ substitute drivers with the victor being Richard Brickhouse. After the primary race, Talladega facilitated two Cup Series races a year, one of which would turn out to be important for the 10-race NASCAR Cup Series season finisher design.

A 4-mile (6.4 km) infield street course worked from the track's establishment until 1983. During the 1970s, six IMSA GT Championship races were held at the speedway, including a six-hour race in 1978. The International Motorsports Hall of Fame historical center was opened in 1983.

In May 2006, Talladega began to re-surface the track and the cover. Development began on May 1 and went on until September 18. The principal race on the reemerged race track was a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on October 7.

In December 2013, the ISC declared the evacuation of the 18,000-seat Allison Grandstand on the backstretch, diminishing the track's seating ability to 80,000. The 4,000-ft back immediately was renamed the "Alabama Gang Superstretch" on schedule for the 2014 Aaron's 499 held in the spring.
<h2>Quick Facts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">3366 Speedway Boulevard, Lincoln, Alabama 35096, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Operator</td>
<td width="301">NASCAR</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Former Names</td>
<td width="301">Alabama International Motor Speedway (1969?1989)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Major Events</td>
<td width="301"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series</strong>:

GEICO 500

YellaWood 500

<strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series</strong>:

Unhinged 300

Ag-Pro 300

<strong>NASCAR Camping World Truck Series</strong>:

Chevrolet Silverado 250

<strong>ARCA Menards Series</strong>:

General Tire 200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Length</td>
<td width="301">2.66 mi (4.281 km)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Most Wins</td>
<td width="301">Dale Earnhardt (10)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Most Starts</td>
<td width="301">Dave Marcis and Terry Labonte (61)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Poles</td>
<td width="301">Bill Elliott (8)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Talladega Superspeedway

Lincoln, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) leads the race field early in the Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports Talladega Superspeedway-Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track Talladega Superspeedway, nicknamed &#8220;Dega,&#8221; and previously named Alabama International Motor Speedway (AIMS), is a motorsports complex found north of Talladega, Alabama. It is situated on the previous Anniston Air Force Base in the little city of Lincoln. Talladega is the longest NASCAR oval tracks, with a length of 2.66 miles (4.281 km), contrasted with the Daytona International Speedway, which is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long. The all-out top limit of Talladega is around 175,000 fans, with the grandstand off-limit being around 80,000. History The tri-oval track was developed in 1969 by the International Speedway Corporation, a business constrained by the France Family. The track opened on September 13, 1969, at an expense of $4 million. The track was named the &#8220;Alabama International Motor Speedway,&#8221; which lasted for nearly two decades, after which the office&#8217;s name was changed to &#8220;Talladega Superspeedway.&#8221; In the primary race at the track, all the first drivers deserted the track because of tire issues, which permitted France to employ substitute drivers with the victor being Richard Brickhouse. After the primary race, Talladega facilitated two Cup Series races a year, one of which would turn out to be important for the 10-race NASCAR Cup Series season finisher design. A 4-mile (6.4 km) infield street course worked from the track&#8217;s establishment until 1983. During the 1970s, six IMSA GT Championship races were held at the speedway, including a six-hour race in 1978. The International Motorsports Hall of Fame historical center was opened in 1983. In May 2006, Talladega began to re-surface the track and the cover. Development began on May 1 and went on until September 18. The principal race on the reemerged race track was a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on October 7. In December 2013, the ISC declared the evacuation of the 18,000-seat Allison Grandstand on the backstretch, diminishing the track&#8217;s seating ability to 80,000. The 4,000-ft back immediately was renamed the &#8220;Alabama Gang Superstretch&#8221; on schedule for the 2014 Aaron&#8217;s 499 held in the spring. Quick Facts  Location 3366 Speedway Boulevard, Lincoln, Alabama 35096, United States  Operator NASCAR  Former Names Alabama International Motor Speedway (1969?1989)  Major Events NASCAR Cup Series: GEICO 500 YellaWood 500 NASCAR Xfinity Series: Unhinged 300 Ag-Pro 300 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Chevrolet Silverado 250 ARCA Menards Series: General Tire 200  Length 2.66 mi (4.281 km)  Most Wins Dale Earnhardt (10)  Most Starts Dave Marcis and Terry Labonte (61)  Poles Bill Elliott (8)

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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.

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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: 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: 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: 351.837%;height: 24px">Joe Gibbs Racing</td>
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Martin Truex Jr

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