In October 2004, he was given the opportunity to participate in the Race for the Ride at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
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Truex was expected to wage a spirited battle with Kyle Busch, who was racing his first full season since the Viceroy Rule had taken away his Truck Series ride at Roush Racing when he was 16, for the points championship; Busch was driving the #5 Lowe's Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, the team that had won the series points championship in 2003 with Brian Vickers driving.