Ty Majeski roared as the checkered flag was waved in 2024 at Phoenix Raceway. He had just secured his first Truck Series Championship. Majeski finished 3.9 seconds ahead of Corey Heim securing the back-to-back championships for ThorSport Racing after Ben Rhodes’ triumph in 2023. The 30-year-old Wisconsin native marked his team’s third series title in the last four years! In a recent interview with FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, Majeski was asked about the secret behind his success.

Ty Majeski’s engineering roots work as a boon for him 

Ty Majeski’s journey started as a name among the 2016-17 NASCAR Next Class of promising drivers with others like Noah Gragson and Harrison Burton. But his adept abilities as a driver and a technical bent of mind ensured that he could climb to the top very quickly. He was the number one ranked oval driver on iRacing for five years (2016 to 2021) leading up to his big break in NASCAR. His journey with ThorSport Racing started in 2021 as an engineer and it was in 2022 that the stint culminated into a full-time drive. 

At ThorSport Racing Majeski is paired with Joe Shear Jr. as his crew chief and their relationship is quite endearing. Joe Shear Jr. brings a wealth of experience as he won the 2016 Truck Series title with Johnny Sauter. But it’s Majeski’s technical brilliance that sets the duo apart. Having an engineering background gives him a deeper understanding of vehicle dynamics, allowing him to fine-tune setups and communicate effectively with his team. This technical knowledge helps in optimizing performance, analyzing data, and making real-time adjustments, giving him a competitive edge on the track.

Elaborating on this competitive edge and the relationship with Joe Shear Jr., Majeski said, “Well I can’t speak specifically for the other teams but you know as far as the 98 goes… Joe is super experienced. He is probably the smartest guy I have ever been around in racing. He’s just so sharp with the race cars and we have a great relationship and I think it goes a long way. I think Joe and I spend a lot of time outside work hours talking about how to be better and make our trucks faster… I am able to take some of my engineering background and assist our working engineer.”

Speaking of the visions for the 2025 season, where he will be racing full-time for ThorSport Racing yet again, Majeski said, “We won three [races] last year, one the year before and two the first year. We wanna exceed those numbers and try put together a better season…We feel like anytime we go to the track we feel we have a shot to win no matter the track type and I think that is a strength of ours.” 

Ty Majeski’s 2024 season began with a modest 15th-place finish at Daytona. However, Majeski quickly notched up wins at Indianapolis and Richmond to secure a playoff spot. Although he didn’t quite make it to Victory Lane during the playoffs, his consistency earned him a spot in the Championship 4. Then came an unexpected twist. On November 5th, NASCAR fined Majeski $12,500 for skipping championship media day to cast his vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. 

But he didn’t let the controversy distract him. When it mattered most, he delivered a clutch performance at Phoenix, scoring his third win of the season. As the highest-finishing driver among the Championship 4, Majeski cemented his name in history, securing his first Truck Series title dramatically. From his dominant performance and strategies ahead for the 2025 season, it is evident that he is all set to carve a legacy of his own. 

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Majeski breaks the record of a NASCAR legend

The 2025 season hasn’t even begun, and Ty Majeski is already making waves, staying true to what he does best—pushing boundaries and defying expectations. His latest practice session was at the recently revived Rockingham Speedway. After years off the schedule, the legendary track will once again host high-octane action. The track marked a long-awaited return since the most recent Truck Series event in 2013.

The grand comeback is all set for April. But before the green flag drops, NASCAR hit the pavement for a test session. For 25 years, 1989 Cup Series Champion Rusty Wallace’s 158.033 mph lap was the gold standard at Rockingham and still is in an official qualifying session in 2000. However, Majeski showed up and rewrote history with pure speed.

To be fair, everyone posted speeds higher than Wallace’s 158 miles per hour, and that’s because the Trucks are much better than the Cup cars back in 2000. However, Majeski was the fastest on the track amongst anyone with a blistering speed of 166.547 miles per hour. An adrenaline-pumped Majeski said after the practice, “We’re hauling a– here, I mean there’s no doubt about it.”

With each lap, Majeski proves he’s not just fast, he is the future of NASCAR. As the 2025 season approaches, he is already making it clear that he’s a contender who is here to win.