Martin Truex Jr. Preparing Joe Gibbs & Co.’s Phoenix Payback, Reveals Desire to Crash……

Having driven for four teams in his career, Truex has plans to return in a fourth car for 23XI Racing next year, eyeing that iconic Daytona 500.

But for now, he is focused on Phoenix and is eyeing his 35th career win to go out on top.

In a chat with FOX Sports before heading to Martinsville, Truex seemed upbeat about his impending retirement.

When asked if he felt emotional, he shrugged it off, saying he was excited and eager to soak in the last couple of races.

MTJ’s not just looking to ride off into the sunset; he wants to make some waves by playing spoiler in the championship race.

When Bob Pockrass from FOX Sports asked if MTJ just wanted to have a solid race at Phoenix to close out his full-time career, Martin Truex Jr.

didn’t hold back on his real ambitions.

For his final race as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, Martin Truex Jr. will go back to the future.

He will run the same Bass Pro Shops scheme that he made his debut in almost 20 years ago with his final race scheduled for this Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

Even though it will be a bittersweet feeling for the 44-year-old with Joe Gibbs Racing out of championship contention, the veteran driver is determined to throw a wrench into the plans of the four drivers eyeing the crown.