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CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/National Wild Turkey Foundation Chevrolet, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, lead the field at the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, poses with the pole award after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 11: (L-R) Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, leads Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 11, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Chad Johnston, crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. (not pictured), driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, looks on in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Time Warner Cable Chevrolet, lead the field down the backstretch during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: The #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota driven by Michael Waltrip (not pictured), the #15 Peak Toyota driven by Clint Bowyer (not pictured) and the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, driven by Martin Truex Jr. (not pictured) sit parked on pit road during a rain delay at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: (L-R) Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet, Brian Vickers, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, David Reutimann, driver of the #83 Burger King/Dr. Pepper Toyota, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, David Stremme, driver of the #30 Lean 1 Toyota and Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, are involved in a wreck during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 Peak Toyota, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, leads Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 Peak Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: (Clockwise from top L) Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Casey Mears, driver of the #13 GEICO Ford, Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, are involved in a wreck during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Cars including Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Safety Ford, David Stremme, driver of the #30 Lean 1 Toyota, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Time Warner Cable Chevrolet and David Stremme, driver of the #30 Lean 1 Toyota are involved in a wreck during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: (L-R) David Stremme, driver of the #30 Lean 1 Toyota, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Time Warner Cable Chevrolet and David Stremme, driver of the #30 Lean 1 Toyota are involved in a wreck during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, greets fans during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, leads the field at the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, is awarded the second spot on the pole during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Truex was awarded the spot based off his lap time in practice yesterday due to qualifying being canceled due to inclimate weather.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Depend Chevrolet, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Brakes Toyota, lead the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Brakes Toyota, leads Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Geek Squad Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Brakes Toyota, leads Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Racing/Serta Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Brakes Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Brakes Toyota, talks to a crew member in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Martin Truex Jr. (L) , driver of the #56 NAPA Brakes Toyota, and Matt Kenseth (R), driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, chat in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, races Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 The Home Depot/Husky Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, leads Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, talks to his crew chief Chad Johnston during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, talks with Elliott Sadler, driver of the #81 ALERT Energy Gum Toyota, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 19: Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Code 3 Associates Chevrolet, talks to Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 19: The #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota of Martin Truex Jr. runs a paint scheme paying tribute to victims of the attack on the Boston Marathon, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, races Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, lead the field on a restart during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, races past the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 in front of Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, leads Travis Kvapil, driver of the #93 Dr. Pepper Toyota, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Dover White Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Racing/Serta Chevrolet, lead a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Chad Johnston, crew chief for Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, looks on during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Martin Truex Jr. drives the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Quaker State/Menards Chevrolet, and Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 Filtrete Ford, speak to the media at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, speaks to the media at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 RK Motors Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Team owner Michael Waltrip talks to Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 RK Motors Toyota, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, walks on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, races Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Beautyrest Chevrolet, races Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 NAPA Filters Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota(L), speaks with Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Cessna Chevrolet, on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Rheem Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Crew members push the Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, on pit road during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, speaks to crew chief Chad Johnston and a crew member in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 07: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, stands in the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 03: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota, drives alongside Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Filters Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 3, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Filters Toyota, talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, in the garage at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Filters Toyota, looks on from in his car in the garage at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Filters Toyota, talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 1, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Filters Toyota, sits in his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 1, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, leads Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 17: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, speaks with Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Yellow Chevrolet, Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Yellow Chevrolet, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, speaks with crew chief Chad Johnston before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Driver Martin Truex Jr. poses during portraits for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Driver Martin Truex Jr. speaks to the media during 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 09: NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. signs autographs for race fans during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on February 9, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 22: Martin Truex Jr. fields questions from the media during a Michael Waltrip Racing function on January 22, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 22: Martin Truex Jr., driver for Michael Waltrip Racing, speaks to the media during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 22, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Drivers Martin Truex Jr., Mark Martin, Brian Vickers and Clint Bowyer of Michael Waltrip Racing speak to the media during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 22, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 18: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 Toyota, speaks to the media during NASCAR Testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 11: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 Toyota, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Chevrolet, lead a group of cars through the tri-oval during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Toyota, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 Toyota, and Kasey Khane, driver of the #5 Chevrolet, wait on pit road during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 10: NASCAR drivers Dale Earnheardt Jr., Regan Smith, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth and Scott Speed talk with fans during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Preseason Thunder event at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 10: Martin Truex Jr. drives the #56 Toyota during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 10: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 Toyota, prepares for the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: (L-R) Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford, Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, laugh during NASCAR After The Lap at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, high-fives fans during NASCAR After The Lap at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Martin Truex Jr. (R), driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, points to Tony Stewart (L), driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, during NASCAR After The Lap at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, does a burnout during the NASCAR Victory Lap on the Las Vegas Strip on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Driver Martin Truex Jr. (L) is interviewed by comedian Howie Mandel (R) after the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at Encore Las Vegas on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 28: Driver Martin Truex Jr. (R) and Sherry Pollex (L) pose during the NASCAR Evening Series at Charlie Palmer Steak part of the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas on November 28, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, drives ahead of Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, smiles in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Crew members work on the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, driven by Martin Truex Jr., on pit road after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, leads Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Martin Truex Jr. drives the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota through theh garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 Carlyle Tools by NAPA Toyota, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 Carlyle Tools by NAPA Toyota, leads Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 Carlyle Tools by NAPA Toyota, leads Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 Carlyle Tools by NAPA Toyota, stands on the grid during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Martin Truex Jr. drives the #56 Carlyle Tools by NAPA Toyota during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Martin Truex Jr. sits in the #56 Carlyle Tools by NAPA Toyota before the start of practice for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

McReynolds: Dissecting the Truex drought

McReynolds: Dissecting the Truex drought Larry McReynolds on Martin Truex Jr.'s 211-race winless streak. From: FoxSports Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:32 More in Sports

Martin Truex Jr takes 4th in Kansas, leads 46 laps at STP 400

Martin Truex Jr takes 4th in Kansas, leads 46 laps at STP 400 Hear from Marin Truex Jr after Sunday's race in Kansas. Make sure to watch all your favorite analysis, highlights and interviews on the FOX Sports YouTube pa... From: FoxSports Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:39 More in Sports

NASCAR Texas race highlights

NASCAR Texas race highlights It was a close finish at Texas Motor Speedway! Although Kyle Busch was on the pole, Martin Truex Jr. wasn't going down without a fight. Go behind the scenes ... From: NASCAR Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 02:33 More in Sports

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Race in Texas

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Race in Texas A great pit stop gives Kyle Busch the lead late and he outduels Martin Truex Jr. on the final restart for the win at Texas Motor Speedway. Check out the NASC... From: FoxSports Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 05:12 More in Sports

NASCAR on FOX: Truex settles for 2nd

NASCAR on FOX: Truex settles for 2nd Martin Truex Jr. loses the lead on a late pit stop. From: FoxSports Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:00 More in Sports

NASCAR drivers get ready to race after Daytona crash

Martin Truex Jr. on preparations

GarageCam during the Sprint Unlimited practice 2013

GarageCam during the Sprint Unlimited practice 2013 GarageCam interacts with Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Martin Truex Jr. and many others as they take fan requests during Sprint Unlimited practice. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 28:42 More in Sports

Season in Review: Martin Truex Jr.

Season in Review: Martin Truex Jr. Despite just missing out on a return trip to Victory Lane in 2012, Martin Truex Jr. says he likes the progress his team made during the season. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 171 7 ratings Time: 02:00 More in Sports

CUP: Sonoma Practice - 2012

CUP: Jeff Gordon and Martin Truex Jr. pace P1 from wine country.

NASCAR Race Hub: Fashion Show

Race Hub: Danielle Trotta is invited to work the runway at Catwalk for a Cause. The event benefits the Levine Children's Hospital in conjunction with the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation. June 1st, 2012

NASCAR Race Hub: Martin Truex Jr.

Race Hub: Danielle Trotta sits down for an exclusive interview with Martin Truex Jr. after his second place finish at Kansas.

CUP: Kansas - 2012

CUP: Denny Hamlin passes Martin Truex Jr. late, denying the dominant MWR driver his first win in nearly 5 years.

CUP: Texas Qualifying - 2012

CUP: Martin Truex Jr. gets his 7th career pole, continuing the strong presence of MWR in 2012.

NASCAR RaceDay: Michael Waltrip Racing

NASCAR RaceDay: Martin Truex Jr. talks about Michael Waltrip Racing's positive progress in 2012 and the teammates meshing.

NASCAR Race Hub: Ride Swap

Race Hub: NHRA dragster Antron Brown and Martin Truex Jr. swap rides for the day at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

CUP: Phoenix Practice - 2012

CUP: The Toyota of Martin Truex Jr. leads practice at Phoenix, plus updates on penalties for the 48 team and Penske's switch to Ford.

CUP: Bud Shootout Selection - 2012

CUP: Martin Truex Jr. gets the lucky draw and will start from the pole in the 2012 Bud Shootout.

CUP: Qualifying Dover - 2011

NASCAR: Martin Truex Jr. grabs pole for the AAA 400, running well again at the site of his only NASCAR Sprint Cup win.

Recent Quotes

05/17/2013

I'm definitely jealous that I'm not out there tonight ... For an event like this, it's neat to see them mix it up and do something different because it's an All-Star race. There's not points here. You don't have to go by the book. This is the weekend where you want to throw out the rules and make new stuff up, which generally they like to do.

Martin Truex Jr. at the Yahoo! Sports

05/17/2013

I’m definitely looking forward to it

Martin Truex Jr. at the SPEED.com: NASCAR

05/17/2013

This year is so much bigger than last year

Martin Truex Jr. at the SPEED.com: NASCAR