Ty NASCAR Penalizes Majeski and his No. 98 ThorSport Racing team were hit hard by NASCAR’s harsh penalties yesterday for Truck Series rule breaches. The team’s crew chief Joe Shear, was fined $25,000 and suspended for four races, while the driver and team were penalized 75 points, damaging their standings and playoff points. The Milwaukee Mile pre-qualifying inspections yielded a “technical infraction” that resulted in the confiscation of a right-rear tire. Majeski, who was second in the series standings, will drop to ninth but still progress to the playoffs owing to his Indianapolis Raceway Park win.
The NASCAR authority identified violations under Sections 14.16.A: Wheels and Tires; 14.16.1.A&C Wheel Assembly in the Truck Series rulebook. Following multiple failed pre-qualifying inspections over two days, crew chief Joe Shear was ejected from the Milwaukee Mile track on Sunday. The right-rear tire was taken to NASCAR‘s R&D Center in Concord, N.C., for further examination, and the team was prohibited from adding to its tire allotment for the race.
Majeski faced additional repercussions during the event at the Milwaukee Mile. Starting the race from the rear, he was also handed a pass-through penalty on pit road once the green flag had been taken. Despite the hindrances, Majeski managed to finish seventh in the race without leading a lap. This marks a sharp decline from his previous performance, where he had finished second in Richmond and first in IRP, leading 347 of the total 450 laps in the last two races.
While Majeski and ThorSport Racing absorbed the harshest penalties, they were not the only ones penalized by NASCAR this week. Three other Truck Series teams faced disciplinary action:
– The No. 51 truck driven by Matt Mills was found to have an unapproved triangular filler during pre-qualifying inspection. Consequently, both the driver and the team were docked 10 points.
In post-race inspection, the No. 41 and 42 trucks were discovered to have one improperly installed lug nut each. The crew chief for both teams has been fined $2,500.
These penalties demonstrate NASCAR’s stringent rulebook enforcement and remind teams and drivers of their high standards and scrutiny. The penalties have a major impact on Majeski and ThorSport Racing, who are behind in the Truck Series playoffs. The squad must climb back up the standings without its crew chief while losing critical points.
While penalties have changed up the Truck Series, Majeski’s win at IRP gives him a lifeline to the playoffs. However, the suspension of his crew chief and the significant point loss will make the road ahead more difficult. Majeski and ThorSport Racing must manage the next four races without Joe Shear to compete for the championship in a competitive season
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Our Reader’s Queries
Who did Ty Majeski marry?
Majeski took to Twitter in August 2018 to share the exciting news of his engagement to Ali VanderLoop. The announcement was met with much enthusiasm and congratulations from his followers.
What is the L2 penalty in NASCAR?
Penalties for Level 2 (L2) violations can result in changes to Next Gen Single Source vendor supplied parts and/or assemblies that do not meet the L3 Penalty standard. Additionally, failure to meet engine seal requirements and the use of major external engine parts that do not comply with the Rules can also result in penalties.
Is bleeding tires in NASCAR illegal?
NASCAR does not permit the use of bleed valves, also known as tire pressure relief valves.
Has Ty Majeski ever won a race?
Ty Majeski has once again emerged victorious in the highly coveted Super Late Model race, the Snowball Derby, at Five Flags Speedway. This marks his second win in just four years. Majeski’s triumph was made possible by a late incident, which he skillfully took advantage of. His impressive performance has solidified his position as one of the top drivers in the country.
