All of Martin Truex Jr.’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series wins
By Staff Report | Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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1. Autism Speaks 400, Dover International Speedway, June 4, 2007
Martin Truex Jr.'s first career win came in dominating fashion at his home track after leading for 216 laps and winning by more than seven seconds.
Martin Truex Jr.'s first career win came in dominating fashion at his home track after leading for 216 laps and winning by more than seven seconds.
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2. Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma Raceway, June 23, 2013
The New Jersey native found Victory Lane six years later, but this time with a goblet of wine instead of Miles the Monster. He extended his margin of victory this time to eight seconds, with Jeff Gordon taking second. At the time, Truex raced for Michael Waltrip Racing.
The New Jersey native found Victory Lane six years later, but this time with a goblet of wine instead of Miles the Monster. He extended his margin of victory this time to eight seconds, with Jeff Gordon taking second. At the time, Truex raced for Michael Waltrip Racing.
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3. Axalta 'We Paint Winners' 400, Pocono Raceway, June 7, 2015
Fast forward to just under two years and it's Truex taking the checkered flag again. The 'Tricky Triangle' proved smooth for the Furniture Row Racing wheelman after topping the board for 97 laps. The win earned him a playoff berth and the chance to fight for the 2015 title. He ended up advancing to the Championship 4 and finished the year fourth -- a career best -- in the standings.
Fast forward to just under two years and it's Truex taking the checkered flag again. The 'Tricky Triangle' proved smooth for the Furniture Row Racing wheelman after topping the board for 97 laps. The win earned him a playoff berth and the chance to fight for the 2015 title. He ended up advancing to the Championship 4 and finished the year fourth -- a career best -- in the standings.
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4. Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 29, 2016
Putting on one of the sport's most incredible performances, Truex carved out a slice of NASCAR history by winning the Memorial Day weekend endurance event with 392 laps led. His 588 miles on top marked the most ever in a NASCAR race.
Putting on one of the sport's most incredible performances, Truex carved out a slice of NASCAR history by winning the Memorial Day weekend endurance event with 392 laps led. His 588 miles on top marked the most ever in a NASCAR race.
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5. Bojangles' Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, Sept. 4, 2016
Crossing off another noteworthy race, the 36-year-old won a memorable Darlington event during its second throwback weekend. This marked his first multiple win season.
Crossing off another noteworthy race, the 36-year-old won a memorable Darlington event during its second throwback weekend. This marked his first multiple win season.
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6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400, Chicagoland Speedway, Sept. 18, 2016
Truex proved to be a true threat for the 2016 title by winning the NASCAR Playoffs opener in Chicago, which earned him a spot in the Round of 12. Here he is joined by longtime girlfriend Sherry Pollex and some Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, of course.
Truex proved to be a true threat for the 2016 title by winning the NASCAR Playoffs opener in Chicago, which earned him a spot in the Round of 12. Here he is joined by longtime girlfriend Sherry Pollex and some Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, of course.
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7. Citizen Soldier 400, Dover International Speedway, Oct. 2, 2016
Despite already locking in a Round of 12 spot, Truex won the Round of 16 finale to nicely bookmark the first round of the postseason. Despite his successful four-win season, Truex finished his 2016 campaign 11th in standings after failing to advance to the Round of 8.
Despite already locking in a Round of 12 spot, Truex won the Round of 16 finale to nicely bookmark the first round of the postseason. Despite his successful four-win season, Truex finished his 2016 campaign 11th in standings after failing to advance to the Round of 8.
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8. Kobalt 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, March 12, 2017
Truex passed Brad Keselowski on the white-flag lap to secure the victory. He had been dominant all day, leading 150 of 267 laps and securing victories in both Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Truex passed Brad Keselowski on the white-flag lap to secure the victory. He had been dominant all day, leading 150 of 267 laps and securing victories in both Stage 1 and Stage 2.
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9. Go Bowling 400, Kansas Speedway, May 13, 2017
Truex earned redemption for nearly winning this race a year ago, when a mechanical issue caused him to drop from the lead. This time, Truex took the lead on Lap 249 of 267 and held on during two restarts in battles with Ryan Blaney for his first win at Kansas.
Truex earned redemption for nearly winning this race a year ago, when a mechanical issue caused him to drop from the lead. This time, Truex took the lead on Lap 249 of 267 and held on during two restarts in battles with Ryan Blaney for his first win at Kansas.
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10. Quaker State 400, Kentucky Speedway, July 9, 2017
Truex was dominant in this one, leading by as much as 15 seconds over second-place Kyle Larson at one point. After a late caution, he had to re-take the lead in NASCAR Overtime, but held it for his 10th career win and first at Kentucky.
Truex was dominant in this one, leading by as much as 15 seconds over second-place Kyle Larson at one point. After a late caution, he had to re-take the lead in NASCAR Overtime, but held it for his 10th career win and first at Kentucky.
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11. I LOVE NEW YORK 355, Watkins Glen International, Aug. 7, 2017
Truex and crew chief Cole Pearn played the fuel-strategy game, actually letting some drivers pass him late in the race -- knowing they would have to stop for a splash of fuel while he was saving. It worked, and the Furniture Row Racing driver landed in Victory Lane for the fourth time of the year.
Truex and crew chief Cole Pearn played the fuel-strategy game, actually letting some drivers pass him late in the race -- knowing they would have to stop for a splash of fuel while he was saving. It worked, and the Furniture Row Racing driver landed in Victory Lane for the fourth time of the year.
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12. Tales of the Turtles 400, Chicagoland Speedway, Sept. 17, 2017
Truex was strong late at Chicago, taking the lead for the first time on Lap 190 after overcoming an early pit road penalty. He led all but one of the final 78 laps to lock in a spot in the Round of 12 and grab his second straight Chicago victory.
Truex was strong late at Chicago, taking the lead for the first time on Lap 190 after overcoming an early pit road penalty. He led all but one of the final 78 laps to lock in a spot in the Round of 12 and grab his second straight Chicago victory.
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13. Bank of America 500, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Oct. 8, 2017
Truex lined up 17th on the grid, but made steady gains throughout the race and with some strong pit-road work by his crew. When it was all said and done, he held on to the lead during two late restarts, led 91 laps to score his sixth win of 2017 and locked in a spot in the Round of 8 of the playoffs.
Truex lined up 17th on the grid, but made steady gains throughout the race and with some strong pit-road work by his crew. When it was all said and done, he held on to the lead during two late restarts, led 91 laps to score his sixth win of 2017 and locked in a spot in the Round of 8 of the playoffs.
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14. Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway, Oct. 22, 2017
Truex started from the pole but had to overcome a restart violation and a vibration over the first two stages of the race. He proceeded to work his way back up through the field and led the final 57 laps en route to his seventh victory of the season and his third of the 2017 playoffs.
Truex started from the pole but had to overcome a restart violation and a vibration over the first two stages of the race. He proceeded to work his way back up through the field and led the final 57 laps en route to his seventh victory of the season and his third of the 2017 playoffs.
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15. Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Nov. 19, 2017
Truex led 78 laps and held off a hard-charging Kyle Busch to claim his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship to cap off a tremendous season for MTJ and the No. 78 team.
Truex led 78 laps and held off a hard-charging Kyle Busch to claim his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship to cap off a tremendous season for MTJ and the No. 78 team.
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16. Auto Club 400, Auto Club Speedway, March 18, 2018
Truex dominated from the pole leading 125 laps en route to his first victory in 2018. Kyle Busch presented the toughest challenge in the latter half of the race but Truex was too fast to hold up.
Truex dominated from the pole leading 125 laps en route to his first victory in 2018. Kyle Busch presented the toughest challenge in the latter half of the race but Truex was too fast to hold up.
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17. Pocono 400, Pocono Raceway, June 3, 2018
A late-race decision to stay out on older tires after a Lap 139 caution set Truex up for the victory. He was able to maintain the lead over the final 21 laps and hold off Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick for the win.
A late-race decision to stay out on older tires after a Lap 139 caution set Truex up for the victory. He was able to maintain the lead over the final 21 laps and hold off Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick for the win.
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18. Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma Raceway, June 24, 2018
Truex led a race-high 62 laps but it was a nifty pit-road fake out by crew chief Cole Pearn and the No. 78 pit crew that set up MTJ for the victory over his biggest challenger in the race, Kevin Harvick.
Truex led a race-high 62 laps but it was a nifty pit-road fake out by crew chief Cole Pearn and the No. 78 pit crew that set up MTJ for the victory over his biggest challenger in the race, Kevin Harvick.
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19. Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart, Kentucky Speedway, July 14, 2018
Truex dominates at Kentucky for his second straight win at the 1.5-mile track. He led 174 laps and swept all three stages of the 267-lap event.
Truex dominates at Kentucky for his second straight win at the 1.5-mile track. He led 174 laps and swept all three stages of the 267-lap event.
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20. Toyota Owners 400, Richmond Raceway, April 13, 2019
After several close calls, Truex finally got that short-track win for the first time in 81 races at the Cup level. The win was also his first with Joe Gibbs Racing.
After several close calls, Truex finally got that short-track win for the first time in 81 races at the Cup level. The win was also his first with Joe Gibbs Racing.
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21. Gander RV 400, Dover International Speedway, May 6, 2019
Truex earned his second victory of 2019 at the "Monster Mile," also serving as his third career victory at the 1-mile concrete oval.
Truex earned his second victory of 2019 at the "Monster Mile," also serving as his third career victory at the 1-mile concrete oval.
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22. Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 26, 2019
Truex earned his third victory of 2019 at the longest race on the schedule, also serving as his second career victory at the crown jewel event.
Truex earned his third victory of 2019 at the longest race on the schedule, also serving as his second career victory at the crown jewel event.
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23. Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma Raceway, June 23, 2019
Truex dominated, leading 59 of 90 laps and holding off his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch for his third win -- and second straight -- at the California road course.
Truex dominated, leading 59 of 90 laps and holding off his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch for his third win -- and second straight -- at the California road course.
