Martin Truex Jr, the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion, has transitioned from full-time racing to a new career that still revolves around speed but with a life-saving purpose. After concluding his full-time racing career at the end of 2024, the 45-year-old has launched MTJ Aviation, a private jet service dedicated to urgent medical flights for transplant centers across the United States.
Truex Jr’s move into aviation aims to combine his racing experience with a mission driven by care, as MTJ Aviation focuses on transporting organs quickly and safely. The company’s mission, ‘One Organ, One Flight, One Life,’ highlights its critical role in medical transport.
Motivation Behind Launching MTJ Aviation
Martin Truex Jr explained that his long experience traveling to NASCAR races inspired his entry into private aviation. The frequent flying involved in his racing career provided insights into an industry he believed could be improved.
MTJ Aviation offers a refreshing alternative because there are no fractional ownerships or long-term contracts, we simply fly you from point A to point B safely at a reasonable cost.
—Martin Truex Jr, Founder of MTJ Aviation
Safety is paramount at MTJ, with a strong emphasis on maintaining and operating turbine aircraft to the highest standards. Truex Jr underlined his company’s commitment to reliable and secure service.
With decades of experience managing and maintaining turbine aircraft, we offer a private charter experience that’s unmatched in the aviation industry. From the moment the wheels are off the ground to the second you touch down, you’ll experience VIP flight services with a relentless focus on safety.
—Martin Truex Jr, Founder of MTJ Aviation
Racing Legacy and Future Prospects
Although Truex Jr retired from full-time racing, he made a brief appearance at the 2025 Daytona 500, finishing 38th. His crowning achievement came in 2017 when he secured the NASCAR Cup Series title by a narrow margin over competitor Kyle Busch at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Truex Jr’s new role in medical aviation showcases how athletes can leverage their unique skills and experiences beyond their original sports careers, contributing to crucial sectors such as healthcare logistics. MTJ Aviation’s focus on transplant center flights positions it as an important player in urgent medical transportation.