Truex named Colorado's Sportsperson of the Year for 2017

Mile High Sports magazine announced Truex has been named the magazine’s Colorado Sportsperson of the Year for 2017, joining the likes of former winners and NFL greats Jon Elway and Peyton Manning.

In addition, Truex’s team, Furniture Row Racing, which is based in Denver, Colo., was named Colorado’s Team of the Year.

Truex graces the cover of the magazine’s most recent issue.

“What Martin Truex Jr. and Furniture Row Racing did this year was not only unprecedented for the team and the state, but it was hands down the best sports story of the year,” said Doug Ottewill, editor-in-chief of Mile High Sports Magazine.

“What he had to go through personally, what the team had to overcome along the way – all of it made our choice for Sportsperson of the Year an easy one. This is our highest honor – the big one, the one that the likes of John Elway, Peyton Manning, Missy Franklin and Chauncey Billups have won.

“It thrills me to be able to add Martin Truex Jr to that list.”

Truex led the Cup series with eight wins, including a victory in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway that clinched his first series championship.

“Individual honors in a team sport are a result of the people you are surrounded with,” said Truex. “I feel blessed to be part of an outstanding organization led by our owner Barney Visser, team president Joe Garone and crew chief Cole Pearn.

“These honors represent the hard work by the talented individuals at our Denver race shop. I want to thank Mile High Sports and all our passionate Colorado race fans for the support they have given our team through the years.”