'I’m sorry, I’m an idiot': Martin Truex Jr. reveals response to Denny Hamlin about apology message over Richmond restart drama  

Martin Truex Jr. said that he responded with apologising back for his words post-race. He then highlighted how important is to have respect between driver during and post-race. The 2017 Cup champion loves having this respect for his teammate. The incident post-race at Richmond was uncharacteristic of the JGR star and his latest revelation shows his word was just the product of the adrenalin rush.

He texted me first. I don’t know exactly what I said, like, ‘I’m sorry, I’m an idiot’…I mean we’ve been around each other long enough, we’ve raced each other for so many wins, so many different things…It’s the respect that we love, right? No matter what happens on the race track, I get it, whether to race, whether to win, whether it’s the best for our team at that moment. And it comes down to respect after the race. Martin Truex Jr. said via Happy Hour podcast.

Martin Truex Jr. reveals a personality trait he is most proud of

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Truex Jr. was asked about a personality trait which he is most proud of. He pointed out that he always tries to be a good person, something he is known in the racing community for being and sees that as his best personality trait.

I try not to think about these things. I feel like I’m a nice person for the most part. We all have our days and things that set us off, but I feel like overall, I’m a good person, a good guy. And I try to do things right. Martin Truex Jr. said.

The Richmond outburst was an out of character move by the Toyota veteran and hence it wasn’t hard for him to get over it. He would be hoping to end his winless streak soon and secure a win, that would yield him a playoff spot. Dover race this weekend, where he won last year, would be the best opportunity to do it.