Martin Truex Jr. is retiring from full-time racing after 2024, but will the introverted Truex ride off into the sunset or have the itch to drive?

In his podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. predicts potential playoff eliminations for Truex Jr. and Hamlin at Bristol.

Earnhardt Jr. specifically zeroes in on Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin, two drivers he identifies as facing notable hurdles in the playoff race. Both competitors have shown remarkable skill throughout the season, yet the strains of Bristol’s high-stakes environment can easily derail even the most prepared teams.

Truex, retiring from full-time competition at the end of 2024, also sits on the outside looking in for the Round of 12. He’s 14 points behind the cut line with one race left to go, needing a Hail-Mary-type race at Bristol Motor Speedway to salvage his season.

Martin Truex Jr. is struggling in the NASCAR playoffs, with a string of poor finishes putting his championship hopes in jeopardy.

As Martin Truex Jr. prepares to end his full-time Nascar Cup Series career, the 2017 champion is attempting to go out on top. The No. 19 team is ready to turn it around.

NASCAR has a long and storied history with Bristol Motor Speedway dating back to the 1961 season. Since that point, the NASCAR Cup Series has competed in a staggering 124 races. However, which NASCAR driver has the most wins at Bristol?