Martin Truex Jr. has not yet made a decision regarding his retirement from the Cup. The racing community has been discussing the retirement of the 2017 Cup champion since the beginning of the 2022 season. Truex Jr.’s contract will expire at the end of the 2024 season, and he has not yet made a decision for 2025.
During a recent media session with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, the driver of the No. 19 Toyota Camry, Truex Jr., discussed the possibility of retirement. The host made a bold prediction, suggesting that Truex Jr. would retire at the end of the 2024 season as the reigning champion. Truex Jr. admitted that he would consider it if things unfolded as predicted.
If Martin Truex Jr. wins the 2024 championship for Joe Gibbs Racing, he would be satisfied to end his career. The veteran driver sees himself retiring under these circumstances.
Truex Jr. would be in a favorable position to win the title in 2024, given the strong performance of JGR cars in the LA Clash and Daytona 500. The team faced challenges last year due to poor execution but took notes to ensure success in the upcoming season.
When asked about his decision for this season and why he has been joking about retirement in the past two seasons, Truex Jr. explained that he has not made a decision because making significant choices is not his strong suit.
The host then questioned whether retirement was just a tactic for Truex Jr. to negotiate a better contract with Joe Gibbs Racing. Truex Jr., in a playful manner, admitted that these games would not affect Gibbs as he is not easily influenced, and these tactics would not work with him.
If the No. 19 team performs at a higher level in 2024, there is a strong possibility that Martin Truex Jr. will extend his contract. However, retiring after winning the championship would be a captivating story and leave a lasting legacy.
According to the source firstsportz.com
