What a majestic win by Ty Majeski! Driving the No. 98 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing, the 29-year-old secured his first win of the Craftsman Truck Series season at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. While a playoff spot was assured due to points, a victory will help Majeski head into the postseason at Milwaukee Mile Speedway with the confidence that he can go all the way for the elusive Truck Series title.

While winning at Indianapolis is nothing new for Majeski, having won on the track last year, fans raised questions about the legitimacy of his win on social media. Keeping in mind the modified valve controversy from last year, it’s easy to understand why.

Ty Majeski mounts successful defense at Indianapolis Raceway Park

While it wasn’t as dominating as his performance last year, Ty Majeski knows that a win is a win. The 29-year-old was penalized for jumping the restart after the first caution when Ty Dillon spun in Turn 3 on Lap 43. Relegated to the back of the grid, Majeski secured no points in Stage 1 but climbed to third by the time Stage 2 ended. He went on to take the lead on Lap 145 of 200, after a wheel-to-wheel fight with race leader Christian Eckes for nearly two laps and showed lightning-quick speed to secure a 4.129-second victory over the McAnally-Hilgemann Racing driver.

Speaking after the race, Ty Majeski was asked about the significance of the win. He replied, “It’s huge. Obviously, I made a little bit of a mistake, a little bit of a close call at the restart. I had to pony up and get it back. Obviously, when you make a mistake as a driver, you drive a little bit harder to try and make up for it. These guys have my back. Awesome pit stops. It’s been an up-and-down year. We’ve had the speed to win, just haven’t been able to put it together. Some of it self-inflicted. So proud of this Road Ranger group, Soda Sense, Curb Records, everybody that is a part of this program. Happy to bring the trophy home.”

Unlike last year when Ty Majeski dominated a staggering 179 of 200 laps, the result at Indianapolis Raceway Park was a lot more difficult to achieve this time around. The 29-year-old now has a total of four career wins, including three on short tracks. However, despite leading the final 55 laps in the race, fans questioned the legitimacy of Majeski’s victory. Remembering the L2 level penalty handed to Majeski due to a modified valve stem last year, fans took to social media to raise their concerns.

Apprehensive fans question Majeski’s victory

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Following Ty Majeski’s win at Indianapolis Raceway Park, fans expressed their concerns about the legitimacy of his victory on social media. Last year, the #98 Thorsport Team was found guilty of violating section 14.16.A and 14.16.1.A & C of the Truck Series rule book, after a modified valve stem was found in the right rear wheel of Ty Majeski’s car. Referring to the incident, a fan wrote, “Did he cheat like last year?”

When the discrepancy was found, the right-rear wheel of Ty Majeski’s car was confiscated and Crew Chief Joe Shear was asked to leave the race track. The team was also forced to start at the back of the grid and serve a pass-through penalty in the first lap. Despite the many repercussions, a NASCAR fan wrote on X, “Time to see if those tires are legal..” while another fan echoed that sentiment by saying “Check his tires”.

The consequences of finding a modified valve stem extended beyond the racetrack. Ty Majeski was docked 75 driver points and fined 5 playoff points while his Crew Chief Joe Shear received a $25,000 penalty. Therefore, it’s not surprising that a fan wrote, “I wouldn’t trust Ty Majeski ever”. While Majeski and his #98 Thorsport Team celebrated their first win of the 2024 season, one fan wrote on X, “Not so fast. Let’s pass tech. He’s got a cheating reputation. Hopefully the tires are checked. Bet they’re soaked or bled”

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