Martin Truex Jr.'s Misses Daytona with Dale Jr.'s Legacy!

Truex Jr. Snubbed JR Motorsports picks Sammy Smith over Martin Truex Jr. for the No. 8 car, shocking loyal NASCAR fans.

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