The National Motorsports Appeals Panel has upheld a penalty imposed on Ty Majeski for missing media obligations due to his commitment to in-person voting.
The media event in question, Playoffs Media Day, is as a crucial promotional moment leading up to the season’s concluding race. Held in North Carolina on November 5, it fell just days before the climactic face-off at Phoenix Raceway. Majeski’s absence led NASCAR to fine him $12,500, citing a breach of Rule Book Section 4.4.A, which pertains to “failure to complete media obligations.”
According to the panel:
“Driver failed to meet contractual agreement with NASCAR. One of the most, if not most, important media obligations of the entire season.”
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, Ty Majeski speaks during the NASCAR Awards and Champion Celebration at the Charlotte Convention Center on November 22, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NASCAR penalty appeals panel delivers verdict on… NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, Ty Majeski speaks during the NASCAR Awards and Champion Celebration at the Charlotte Convention Center on November 22, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NASCAR penalty appeals panel delivers verdict on Ty Majeski fine.
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Standing firm in his decision, Majeski explained:
“I felt like I needed to do my duty as a [United States] citizen to vote,” Majeski explained at the time.
“My team owners and I, Duke [Thorson], Rhonda [Thorson], Allison, we all made the decision to exercise that right.”
He added:
“We certainly knew about it. I didn’t specifically have much communication with NASCAR prior. I let everybody internally at ThorSport handle those communications prior to not being there on Tuesday. So, yeah, I feel like they knew our position. Kind of unprecedented this has never happened before. Election Day, everyone knew it was Election Day for a long time.”
A spokesperson for NASCAR also noted that the timings of the media obligations could have been altered had they known that it conflicted with his voting.
As the situation stands, it’s uncertain how Majeski and ThorSport Racing intend to proceed. The appeal’s acknowledgement by the panel, comprised of Hunter Nickell, Cathy Rice, and Lake Speed, does not preclude further action.
2025 Craftsman Truck Series Schedule
Feb. 14 – Fresh From Florida 250, Daytona International Speedway Feb. 22 – Fr8 208, Atlanta Motor Speedway Mar. 14 – Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 presented by Westgate Resorts, Las Vegas Motor Speedway Mar. 21 – Baptist Health 200, Homestead-Miami Speedway Mar. 28 – NCTS Race at Martinsville, Martinsville Speedway Apr. 11 – Weather Guard Truck Race, Bristol Motor Speedway Apr. 18 – NCTS Race at Rockingham, Rockingham Speedway May 2 – SpeedyCash.com 250, Texas Motor Speedway May 10 – Heart of America 200, Kansas Speedway May 17 – NCTS Race at North Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro Speedway May 23 – North Carolina Education Lottery 200, Charlotte Motor Speedway May 30 – Rackley Roofing 200, Nashville Superspeedway June 7 – NCTS Race at Michigan, Michigan International Speedway June 20 – NCTS Race at Pocono, Pocono Raceway June 28 – NCTS Race at Lime Rock, Lime Rock Park July 25 – NCTS Race at Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Aug. 8 – NCTS Race at Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen International Aug. 15 – NCTS Race at Richmond, Richmond Raceway Aug. 30 – NCTS Playoff Race at Darlington, Darlington Raceway Sept. 11 – NCTS Playoff Race at Bristol, Bristol Motor Speedway Sept. 20 – NCTS Playoff Race at New Hampshire, New Hampshire Motor Speedway Oct. 3 – NCTS Playoff Race at Charlotte ROVAL, Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course Oct. 17 – NCTS Playoff Race at Talladega, Talladega Superspeedway Oct. 24 – NCTS Playoff Race at Martinsville, Martinsville Speedway Oct. 31 – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship, Phoenix Raceway
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