Martin Truex Junior has qualified himself on the pole position for the upcoming Daytona 500 Race. It is Martin Truex Junior’s second career sprint cup series pole. His last pole was in November of 2007, at Texas Motor speedway. After Truex crossed the finish lap, he went over the radio and said, “I am real proud of you for that one”, referring to his crew chief, Kevin Manion.

Video of Martin Truex Jr’s Qualifying Run

Martin Truex Junior’s Comments After Qualifying Run

This interview is before Truex knew he was the Pole Sitter.

Matt Yocum: Saturday in practice, he predicted they would have a strong run today, this run is big for you and this team for so many reasons, why?

Martin Truex Jr: Well, it’s been a tough winter, you know, everybody’s read, about whats been going on, and there is alot of uncertainty, threw out part of the winter, and I am just proud of my guys for all their hard work, and sticking with it, for not letting anything get them down, they never have, and it is a good feeling, they have done a great job, built an awesome car, and I gotta thank everybody at ECR for an excellent motor, they have come along way in a year. So, were excited about it, It’s not important to qualify up front, but we’ve never had a shot at the pole before, and it’s nice to come here and have a shot, so I am just proud of all the guys for it, hopefully we’ll get this Bass Pro Chevy on the Pole.

Matt Yocum: The gusts have been coming and going, as far as you on the race track, Did you feel alot of cross wind, or a tail or a headwind?

Martin Truex Jr: I felt a good bit down the back, but it Didn’t seem to slow the car down too much, it was just kind of blowing me down the bottom, so it was more of a crosswind than a head wind, which is good, but, we’ll just have to see what happens you know, there’s still some good cars left, the 21 is going to be tough, It’s good to see that car run real fast like it used to, and there’s a few other good cars too, so were not out of it just yet, but front row would be awesome!

Matt Yocum: Congratulations on your run.

Martin Truex Jr: Thank you.

Martin Truex Junior’s Comments on his Qualifying Run

Comments after Truex knew he was the pole Winner.

Christa: And like Mike said it’s official, we talked to you yesterday in practice, you knew your car was fast, did you know, you would be leading the field to green in the Daytona 500?

Martin Truex Jr: Well we knew we had a shot, and that was exciting for all of us, this is the first time we’ve come down here and felt like we had a shot at the pole here, so it’s a big deal, Daytona 500, starting on the pole, We got alot of work ahead of us this week still, I am excited for all of the guys back in the shop, that worked so hard, and for Bonno and all these guys, and for Best Pro, and tracker boats. It’s a great way to start the season, I am so proud of all of them.

Christa: You’re so calm, you’re on the pole for the Daytona 500!!

Martin Truex Jr: I know, I know, that was about the most I ever got excited watching qualifying in the bus there, when Bill Elliott went, so it’s awesome I am proud of the guys and it’s going to be fun going to victory lane, and I haven’t been there since 2005 here so hopefully next week when the time comes, well be there in the right position. And we’ll have a shot at the 500, but this is really good.

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