Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. has died, Truex and his brother said in a statement. He was 66.

Martin Truex Sr., a veteran racer in the former NASCAR Busch North Series whose sons became next-generation stars, has died. He was 66 years old. The news was announced Friday in a statement from sons Martin Truex Jr.

Professional racecar driver Martin Truex Sr., patriarch of a legendary Jersey Shore NASCAR racing family, died Saturday, the family announced in a statement. Truex Sr., 66, was a native and longtime resident of Stafford,