Kevin Harvick Cites Jimmie Johnson’s Career as Reason for Martin Truex Jr.’s Struggles

Kevin Harvick Cites Jimmie Johnson’s Career as Reason for Martin Truex Jr.’s Struggles

In a recent interview NASCAR veteran Kevin Harvick shared his thoughts on Martin Truex Jr.’s struggles citing Jimmie Johnson’s career as a prime example of how a driver’s performance can be affected by various factors.

Harvick’s Comments

When asked about Truex Jr.’s recent slump, Harvick pointed to Johnson’s career as a cautionary tale. “I think Martin is going through a lot of the same things that Jimmie went through towards the end of his career,” Harvick said. “You start to get a little older, and the cars change, and the rules change… It’s just a lot of things that can affect your performance.”

Johnson’s Career as a Reference Point

Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, experienced a decline in performance towards the end of his full-time racing career. Harvick believes that similar factors may be contributing to Truex Jr.’s struggles.

Truex Jr.’s Struggles

Martin Truex Jr., the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion, has faced a challenging season, with only a few top-10 finishes. Harvick’s comments suggest that Truex Jr.’s struggles may be more than just a simple slump, but rather a result of a combination of factors, including his age, changes in the cars, and shifting team dynamics.