Ty Majeski Bio
Tyler Brad Majeski (born August 18, 1994) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 98 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing, while also running selected Super Late Model events. He is the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion and a five-time ARCA Midwest Tour champion. Majeski is widely respected for his short-track pedigree and his smooth transition from weekly short tracks to national NASCAR competition.
Born and raised in the small village of Seymour, Wisconsin, Majeski built his reputation through karting and Late Model racing before earning a spot in NASCAR’s national ranks. His career arc, from dirt kart phenom to Truck Series title holder, marks him as one of the most accomplished short-track graduates of his generation.
Early Life and Background
Ty Majeski was born on August 18, 1994, in Seymour, Wisconsin, to parents Brad and Susan Majeski. He began racing at the age of nine on dirt karts in 2004, competing at Hi-Go Raceway near his hometown. His first win came on his tenth birthday, and within his first eight starts he had already won three feature races.
As a teenager, Majeski expanded across several regional kart tracks, including GSR Kartway near Clintonville, Wisconsin, and Meadowview Kartway near Hilbert, Wisconsin. Between 2005 and 2009, he won five track titles and 84 features. By the time he was 15, he had earned a national championship in the Mid-American National Series, six national karting titles, three state championships, and five track championships.
Majeski graduated from Seymour Community High School in 2013 and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he majored in mechanical engineering. His mechanical engineering background has long been credited with sharpening his technical understanding of race cars.
Path to NASCAR
Majeski’s transition toward NASCAR began in 2009, when Bobby Waltrip, the brother of Darrell and Michael Waltrip, noticed his talent and arranged a test in an asphalt Late Model at Hickory Motor Speedway. Majeski immediately matched the lap times of the car’s regular driver, but his family chose to remain in Wisconsin rather than relocate to North Carolina.
He stayed in the Midwest and began racing Limited Late Models for Pathfinder Racing Chassis and JJ Motorsports Racing, becoming teammates with Ross Kenseth. In 2011, he joined the Big 8 Late Model Series tour and won three races, including a feature at the National Short Track Championship weekend at Rockford Speedway. By 2012, he had progressed to Super Late Models, and within a few years he had become the dominant force in Wisconsin short-track racing.
In May 2016, Majeski joined the Roush Fenway Racing driver development program and was named to the NASCAR Next class the following day. That pipeline eventually carried him into the NASCAR Xfinity Series and, later, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Ty Majeski Career
Early Career (2012–2018)
Majeski moved into Super Late Models in 2012 and quickly established himself as a winning force in the Midwest. In 2013, he raced 27 events across four cars and four owners, claiming his first ARCA Midwest Tour pole at Marshfield Motor Speedway and winning three features at the Oktoberfest weekend at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway.
His breakout came in 2014, when he won the ARCA Midwest Tour Rookie of the Year award and the series championship, becoming the youngest champion in series history. He followed it with three consecutive ARCA Midwest Tour titles from 2015 through 2017, while also collecting marquee wins at the Rattler 250, the Governor’s Cup at New Smyrna Speedway, and the inaugural Kulwicki Driver Development Program award in 2015.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2019)
After Roush Fenway Racing closed its Xfinity program at the end of 2018, Majeski returned to ARCA competition in 2019 with Chad Bryant Racing. Driving the No. 22 car, he won three ARCA Menards Series races in six starts, including dramatic late-race victories at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Pocono Raceway.
That ARCA surge, combined with his established Late Model résumé, convinced Niece Motorsports to sign him for a full-time NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series ride in 2020.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2020–2022)
Majeski made his Truck Series debut in the 2019 Lucas Oil 150 at ISM Raceway driving the No. 44 for Niece Motorsports. He moved into the team’s No. 45 full-time in 2020, but his rookie season was cut short mid-year, and he was replaced by Trevor Bayne without a public explanation.
In 2021, he joined ThorSport Racing, running a part-time Truck Series schedule in the No. 66 while continuing to chase Late Model glory. He moved into the No. 66 full-time in 2022 and broke through with seven top-fives, ten top-tens, and playoff wins at Bristol and Homestead that locked him into the Championship 4. A late spin at Phoenix dropped him to a fourth-place finish in the final standings.
ThorSport Racing Era (2023–Present)
Rebranded as the No. 98 team in 2023, Majeski opened the season with a sixth-place finish at Daytona and went on to win the playoff opener at Indianapolis. A post-race penalty at Milwaukee led to a four-race suspension and $25,000 fine for crew chief Joe Shear Jr., and Majeski was eliminated in the Round of 8 at Homestead.
The 2024 campaign was his championship year. After regular-season wins at Indianapolis and Richmond, he stayed consistent through the playoffs to reach the Championship 4, then won at Phoenix to clinch his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title. NASCAR also fined him $12,500 during Championship week for skipping media day to vote in the 2024 United States presidential election.
In 2025, Majeski defended his crown by reaching the Championship 4 for the second straight year and the third time in four seasons, finishing second at Phoenix. On August 18, 2025, ThorSport announced that he will move into the No. 88 truck for the 2026 season, replacing retiring teammate Matt Crafton.
Driving Style and Strengths
Majeski is widely viewed as a short-track specialist whose mechanical engineering background gives him a sharp feel for car setup. He is known for his patience on long runs, his ability to save equipment, and his calm restarts, traits that have served him well in tight Late Model battles and in the Truck Series playoffs.
Notable Races and Milestones
His signature victories include back-to-back Snowball Derby wins in 2020 and 2023, multiple Slinger Nationals triumphs, three Governor’s Cup wins at New Smyrna Speedway, and his 2024 Truck Series championship-clinching win at Phoenix Raceway.
Ty Majeski Career Wins
Ty Majeski has built a multi-tiered résumé of victories across ARCA, Super Late Models, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His Truck Series win total now stands at four, highlighted by the 2024 series championship. His Late Model trophy case includes two Snowball Derby wins and five ARCA Midwest Tour championships, a series record.
Craftsman Truck Series Highlights
Majeski owns four verified NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wins: Bristol and Homestead in 2022, Indianapolis in 2023, and the 2024 championship clincher at Phoenix. His first win at Bristol earned him a playoff berth that year, while his Phoenix victory sealed the 2024 title.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond the Truck Series, Majeski has captured two Snowball Derby wins (2020 and 2023), the 2023 ASA Stars National Tour championship, and five ARCA Midwest Tour titles (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021). His three ARCA Menards Series wins in 2019 with Chad Bryant Racing remain a key bridge from Late Models to NASCAR national series racing.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | 4 | Not verified | Not verified |
| ARCA Menards Series | 3 | Not verified | Not verified |
| ARCA Midwest Tour | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
Ty Majeski Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Ty Majeski is the son of Brad and Susan Majeski of Seymour, Wisconsin. His family chose to keep him based in the Midwest during his teenage years rather than relocate to North Carolina, a decision that allowed him to develop on the regional short-track circuit.
Personal Life
In early August 2018, Majeski announced his engagement to Ali VanderLoop. When he joined ThorSport Racing in 2021, he relocated from North Carolina to Ohio, settling near the team’s shop in Sandusky while also maintaining ownership of his North Carolina home.
2025 Season Performance
Ty Majeski entered 2025 as the defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, driving the No. 98 Ford for ThorSport Racing with crew chief Joe Shear Jr. Although he did not visit Victory Lane during the regular season, he consistently posted top-ten finishes and reached the playoffs behind a steady, low-mistake approach.
Through the 2025 playoffs, Majeski recorded a top-ten finish in every race, extending a five-race top-ten streak entering the postseason. He advanced to the Championship 4 at Phoenix for the second consecutive year and the third time in four seasons, finishing second in the race and second in the final standings.
Off the track, ThorSport announced on August 18, 2025, that Majeski will move into the No. 88 truck in 2026, replacing retiring teammate Matt Crafton, signaling continued confidence in his role as a cornerstone of the team’s future.
