Marks getting back behind the wheel for San Diego NASCAR Truck Series race

Justin Marks will return to the NASCAR driving fold with a ride in the Craftsman Truck Series event at San Diego later this month.

Marks will pilot the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports with sponsorship from Jockey. It will be his first start in the series since 2022 at Mid-Ohio. The last time that Marks made a start in any of the three NASCAR national series was in 2023 in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in Chicago.

“It’s a unique opportunity to drive in the inaugural Truck Series race at San Diego Naval Base,” said Marks. “I enjoy getting behind the wheel every once in a while, and I’m thankful to do it with Spire’s help and with a longtime partner like Jockey. They are celebrating their 150th anniversary and are very supportive of our military, which makes this endeavor even more special. There is a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming race weekend, and it’s an honor to be part of it.”

Marks has made 81 starts across the three NASCAR national series. He has three wins in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Over the last few years, however, Marks has taken his entrepreneurship to a new level. Marks founded Trackhouse Racing in 2021, and it quickly expanded to three full-time teams in the Cup Series. The organization also fields entries in MotoGP.

“Our relationship with Justin goes back a long way, from his time coming up through the sport, so it means a great deal to have him in Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevy Silverado for this race,” said Bill Anthony, Spire Motorsports president. “We know how important this event is for Justin and Jockey, and we’re proud to support that opportunity while recognizing the tremendous impact Justin continues to have as one of NASCAR’s best advocates and forward-thinking leaders.”

The Craftsman Truck Series race in San Diego will be the first event of the inaugural weekend on the naval base. It will run on Friday, June 19.