AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr., who is retiring from full-time NASCAR competition after Sunday’s season finale, won the pole for the championship-deciding race at Phoenix Raceway.
Truex turned a lap at 134.741 mph Saturday to earn the top starting spot. He plans to run a handful of races in 2025.
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