Learn English: Sad News for a Race Car Driver (easy)

Martin Truex Jr.'s dad, who was also a race car driver, died. He was 66 years old.

Many people are sad, including another famous race car driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., who said he was a great man.

The family asked for privacy because they are very sad and miss their dad a lot.

Even though he's very sad, Martin Truex Jr. will still try to race in a big race called the Daytona 500.