Truex trying for 3rd straight Chicago win

Joliet, Ill.

Martin Truex Jr. just celebrated his 38th birthday. He has won two of his past three races. He is spending this weekend at one of his favorite tracks.

So yes, life is quite good at the moment.

Truex appears to be picking up some momentum as he tries to become the first repeat NASCAR Cup Series champion since Jimmie Johnson won five in a row from 2006 to 2010. He goes for his third consecutive victory at Chicagoland Speedway this Sunday.

"This track has always been really good for me. Obviously, the last two years, it's been really good," said Truex, who turned 38 on Friday. "I had to overcome a lot of issues here both years it seems like to be able to get the win.