Joe Gibbs Racing has unveiled a special tribute livery for Martin Truex Jr., who is set to retire from full-time competition after this season.
For this weekend’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Truex Jr.’s #19 Toyota will feature his iconic 2017 championship-winning paint scheme featuring long-time partner Bass Pro Shops.
The #19 JGR driver has recorded a single victory at the 1.5-mile oval in Homestead and 6 other top-five results in his 19 starts at the track. Despite starting on pole last year, he was forced to retire due to engine issues.
The feel-good stories and underdogs are gone — eliminated through the first two rounds.
Even Alex Boman, who went from being the fourth driver at HMS to one of the strongest playoff drivers, has now been eliminated after an unfortunate DQ.
Half of the eight remaining title contenders are former Cup champions. In fact, every champ from the last four seasons is still in the fight, and all four Championship 4 drivers from last year remain as well.
There are no weak links, which should make for a thrilling and dramatic Round of 8 as four of them will see their title hopes shatter into pieces while the other four move on to Phoenix.
