Matt Crafton, a seasoned competitor in the NASCAR Truck Series, expressed his frustration with Bayley Currey after being spun out late in the Charlotte Roval race on Friday. The heated incident, a key moment in the Matt Crafton NASCAR Charlotte ROVAL rivalry, led to a confrontation between the two drivers on pit road following the race.
On-Track Clash Sparks Post-Race Tensions
The altercation took place with 11 laps remaining in the Ecosave 250, a 70-lap Truck Series event at Charlotte Roval. Currey, who had already tangled with his own Niece Motorsports teammates earlier in the day, made an aggressive move by missing his braking point into Turn 7, colliding with Crafton and sending him spinning out of contention.
Crafton, 49, was visibly upset after the incident, confronting Currey on pit road immediately after the race. He also voiced his anger over the radio, directing his frustration at Currey’s spotter. Both drivers had battled for position throughout the event, but the collision ultimately left Crafton a lap down in 24th place, while Corey Heim clinched victory and marked a record tenth win for the 2025 season.
In a candid interview, Crafton did not hold back, stating,
“45 drove over his head and took us out. I mean, idiot. Each and every week I watched him race and I passed him clean and was five six ahead of him and he drives in the corner cleans you out, but then they don’t want to get out and fight like they should. Yeah, that’s why it should be handled instead of running into each other, those stuff, and it’s pathetic.”
– Matt Crafton, Driver
This is not the first time Crafton has dealt with on-track trouble in recent weeks. In the previous event at New Hampshire, he was caught up in a three-wide accident involving Toni Breidinger and Ben Rhodes, which resulted in his first DNF (Did Not Finish) of the season after 21 starts.
Crafton’s Career Nears End as Majeski Set to Inherit No.88 Truck
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, Ty Majeski has been selected to replace Crafton in the iconic No.88 Menards Truck for ThorSport Racing. Crafton has driven this truck for 24 out of 25 years in his NASCAR career, with his sole departure coming in 2004 when he raced for Kevin Harvick Inc.
Majeski addressed the transition in a recent statement, sharing,
“The 88 Menards truck has been a staple in the NASCAR Truck Series for many years with Matt Crafton. Their partnership, together, yielded many wins with 3 championships and my goal is to continue the legendary legacy they have already built,” he said via NASCAR’s official website.
– Ty Majeski, ThorSport Driver
Currently piloting the No.98 Soda Sense Ford for ThorSport, Majeski joined the team in 2022 and has accumulated six victories for the organization. Although he has not visited victory lane this year, the defending champion has put together a strong campaign, recording 14 top-10s and eight top-5s across 21 starts. At the Charlotte Roval, Majeski led a single lap and finished eighth, solidifying his position in sixth place in the playoff standings.
Impact on the NASCAR Truck Series Landscape
With highly competitive drivers including Matt Crafton, Ty Majeski, and Bayley Currey in the spotlight, the NASCAR Truck Series continues to deliver intense racing and dramatic rivalries. Corey Heim’s dominance, reaching a new record for most wins in a single season, reinforces the evolving hierarchy among top contenders. As Crafton’s long and decorated career nears its conclusion, the spotlight will soon shift to Majeski as he takes control of the No.88, aiming to add to ThorSport’s storied legacy.
The incident at Charlotte Roval has not only fueled ongoing conversations about aggressive driving and on-track respect but also set the stage for heated contests as the season progresses. Fans and teams alike will be watching closely as the playoffs unfold and new storylines emerge within one of NASCAR’s fiercest divisions.
"He's (@BayleyCurrey) an idiot each and every week."
Tell us how you really feel @Matt_Crafton.
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