Ty Majeski finally got to the top of the ladder in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
The longtime super late model racer put himself in position to contend for the series championship and capitalized by leading 132 of the 150 laps in the championship race at Phoenix Raceway.
His third victory of the season produced his first series championship and the third in the last four years for ThorSport Racing.
“I can’t believe it,” said Majeski. “Huge thank you to (ThorSport Racing team owners) Duke and Rhonda Thorson, (crew chief) Joe Shear Jr. — he’s one bad dude.
“This is so much fun racing with this group,” said the driver of the No 98 Ford. “I’m so proud to have the opportunity to drive these great race trucks. There’s a lot of times in my career when this looked like a far dream. Duke and Rhonda really gave me my third opportunity after I had two opportunities that failed-man, I can’t thank them enough.”
Corey Heim led the series in victories with six triumphs for TRICON Garage Toyota team and finished second in the finale and the championship.
Christian Eckes, Grant Enfinger and Nick Sanchez rounded out the top five in the standings.
The Points
- Ty Majeski 4,040
- Corey Heim 4,035
- Christian Eckes 4,034
- Grant Enfinger 4,032
- Nick Sanchez 2,280
- Taylor Gray 2,247
- Rajah Caruth 2,213
- Tyler Ankrun 2,183
- Ben Rhodes 2,150
- Daniel Dye 2,141
Winners
Corey Heim 6
Christian Eckes 4
Ty Majeski 3
Grant Enfinger 2
Nick Sanchez 2
Layne Riggs 2
Kyle Busch 2
Rajah Caruth 1
Ross Chastain 1
