Eleventh Day of NASCAR - Martin Truex, Jr.
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007On the eleventh day of NASCAR, this driver had some fun
in the Bass Pro Shops number 1.
Just one day left…
I’m proud of Martin Truex, Jr…in just a few short years in the big time, he’s come a long, long way as a driver. Like his former teammate Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Truex had a few challenges this season, but overcame them gracefully to begin down the road to the champion I believe he one day will become.
Let’s cut to the Chase…
MARTIN TRUEX
Rank: 11th
Poles: 1
Wins: 1
Top Fives: 7
Top Tens: 14
Winnings: $5,003,880
Since Martin wasn’t in the top ten, we’ll take him on today a little bit differently…
What I like about Martin’s career so far: First, he’s been part of a phenomenal team. Spats between Dale, Jr. and Theresa notwithstanding, DEI is an outstanding organization and they have allowed Martin to really flourish as a driver. I really like that after Martin mastered the Busch series, he went ahead and moved onto Cup with nary a look back. I’ve always felt that too many drivers keep a foot in both series - when one is supposed to be a stepping stone to another - but Martin only raced in 3 Busch races in 2007, devoting his efforts instead to Cup. And what great efforts they were!
Where I think Martin’s future lies: Honestly, I don’t see Martin Truex, Jr. sticking around at DEI for his entire career. It wouldn’t surprise me to see him stay for another year or so and then make a move to more of a powerhouse team. I really wish DEI had it in them to become a powerhouse in their own right, but with Theresa at the helm, I’m having my doubts. Her refusal to allow Dale, Jr. have more of a role in the company his own father created is just beyond my belief. But I think Martin will go far and beyond that pettiness and at some point end up at a team like Hendrick or Childress or Penske, and then his career will really take off! Good luck, #1!
Stayed tuned as we roll through the Twelve Days of NASCAR!
Until then, drive fast and turn left!
