A look at Martin Truex Jr., the 2017 NASCAR Cup champion who is semi-retired and drives the No. 56 Toyota for Tricon Garage

Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., has died, according to a statement from his sons.

Truex Sr., 66, was a native and longtime resident of Stafford, where he raised his daughter, Marsha McVey, and sons Martin Truex Jr., and Ryan Truex, both of whom grew up to become professional NASCAR racers, as well.

Martin Truex Jr. will make a celebrated comeback to NASCAR in the 2025 Daytona 500, driving the No. 56 Toyota Camry XSE for TRICON Garage.

Martin Truex Jr. has a team for his 2025 Daytona 500 attempt. Tricon Garage will field the No. 56 car for Truex as the NASCAR Truck Series team will enter its first Cup Series race. Truex, 43, retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2024 Cup Series season but had said that he wanted to run the upcoming Daytona 500.

The NASCAR community was shaken by the news of Martin Truex Sr.'s passing at the age of 66. In a heartfelt online statement, the Truex family shared their heartbreak over losing their father, whom they called their "hero.

Martin Truex Sr., father of NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., has tragically passed away at the age of 66. The news was confirmed by his family on social media Friday.