Ty Majeski ThorSport No. 88 2026 will mark a significant new era for ThorSport Racing, as the team announced that Majeski will step into the full-time role for their iconic No. 88 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry beginning in 2026. The decision comes as three-time series champion Matt Crafton prepares to wrap up his remarkable full-time career after the 2025 season, closing a chapter that has defined the team’s storied legacy in Sandusky, Ohio.
Capping Off Matt Crafton’s Historic Career with ThorSport
Matt Crafton’s tenure behind the wheel of the No. 88 is unparalleled in the sport. With championships in 2013, 2014, and 2019, he stands second only in all-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championships and is the sole driver to win consecutive titles in the series. Crafton’s consistency is exhibited not only by his anticipated 560+ consecutive series starts by the end of 2025 but also by his standing among the all-time greats in wins (15), top-10 finishes (over 328), poles (16), and laps led (2,716). Over his 23-year partnership with Menards—recognized as the longest continuous driver/primary sponsor collaboration in NASCAR history—Crafton has become a foundational figure for ThorSport and a West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame inductee.
Ty Majeski’s Rise to Success and Upcoming Role
Ty Majeski joined the ranks of series elite by claiming his first Truck Series title at Phoenix Raceway, driving a commanding performance by leading 132 of 150 laps. In partnership with ThorSport Racing, he has already notched six victories, 11 pole awards, and led more than 1,500 laps. Majeski’s competitive drive sees him locked in for the 2025 playoffs, targeting a place among the Championship Four for a shot at back-to-back series titles before assuming the No. 88 seat full-time.
ThorSport Racing’s Record-Breaking Achievements and Team Philosophy
ThorSport Racing, based in their advanced 100,000-square-foot facility in Sandusky, Ohio, is recognized as the Craftsman Truck Series‘ longest-running team, operating since 1996. The organization boasts a record six driver championships, obtained by Matt Crafton (2013, 2014, 2019), Ben Rhodes (2021, 2023), and Ty Majeski (2024), alongside three owner titles secured in recent years. ThorSport is the only team to have won back-to-back driver championships on two separate occasions: first with Crafton and then with Ben Rhodes, before Majeski took his title in 2024. The team’s unprecedented 17 straight winning seasons, unmatched in series history, underline their enduring excellence. Additional milestones include leading the 2013 standings from start to finish, achieving the only 1-2-3 and 1-2-3-4 finishes in series history, and playing a key part in Toyota’s 2021 manufacturer’s championship win.
What Matt Crafton’s Retirement Means for the Team and Series
As Crafton prepares to make his 26th year his last as full-time driver, NASCAR and ThorSport Racing are set to witness the close of a defining era. The team’s ability to foster talent, shown with drivers like Ben Rhodes and now Ty Majeski, bodes well for its future prospects. Majeski, energized by his accomplishments and the trust of ThorSport, stands ready to uphold the traditions and expectations set forth by Crafton and the team. The transition signals not just a changing of the guard at ThorSport but also sets up a compelling storyline for fans tracking the evolution of NASCAR’s Truck Series.
