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The Future of NASCAR: Spotlight on Ryan Truex

Ryan Truex
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Ryan Truex has racing in his blood and is carrying on the family tradition. Although he only began racing about four years ago, he has quickly established himself as one of NASCAR’s outstanding young talents.

He began his career at the age of 13 racing a Bandolero at Wall Township Speedway in New Jersey.  From there, he transitioned to Legends and in 2007, won a speedway championship. Last year he competed in a family owned Late Model at Motor Mile Speedway in Radford, VA.

His “big break” came when he was signed as a development driver for Michael Waltrip Racing in February 2009. Continue reading →