Martin Truex Jr., the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion, is set to retire from full-time racing at the end of the 2024 season. His final season has been challenging, with Truex struggling to find consistency and victories, culminating in a rocky start to the playoffs. Despite leading laps early in the season, he has only achieved two top-10 finishes since May and recently faced back-to-back DNFs at Darlington and Atlanta. Truex currently sits 18 points below the playoff cut line, needing a strong performance to advance. Kevin Harvick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have both commented on Truex's frustrations and difficult season, with Harvick expressing empathy for the veteran driver's tumultuous final year. Truex plans to race part-time in 2025, leaving fans hopeful for a strong finish in his remaining races.