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Ty Majeski Crushes NASCAR Legend’s Record as Rockingham Comeback Sends Shockwaves Through the Sport

David Castro by David Castro
January 29, 2025
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Ty Majeski Crushes NASCAR Legend’s Record as Rockingham Comeback Sends Shockwaves Through the Sport

Nov 8, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Ty Majeski (98) celebrates his champtionship victory following the Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Some drivers are simply built for speed—and Ty Majeski is proving to be one of them. The reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion sent shockwaves through the racing world this week, not only dominating the 2024 season finale but obliterating a track record set by a NASCAR legend at the returning Rockingham Speedway.

Majeski’s Dominant 2024 Season Sets the Stage

Majeski didn’t just win the Truck Series title in 2024—he owned the championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Leading 132 of 150 laps, the No. 98 ThorSport Racing Ford cruised to victory 3.9 seconds ahead of Corey Heim in what could only be described as pure dominance.

And now, before the 2025 NASCAR season has even begun, Majeski is already stealing the headlines.

Rockingham Speedway’s Return—and Majeski’s Record-Breaking Speed

One of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks is making a highly anticipated comeback. Rockingham Speedway, which last hosted a Cup race in 2005 and a Truck Series event in 2013, will officially return in April—but first, NASCAR held a test session to get drivers acquainted with the resurfaced track.

Enter Ty Majeski, who did more than just get comfortable—he shattered history.

Breaking a NASCAR Hall of Famer’s Record

For 25 years, Rusty Wallace’s 2000 Cup Series qualifying lap of 158.033 mph stood as Rockingham’s track record. But Majeski didn’t just break it—he destroyed it.

The Wisconsin native set the fastest lap of the test session at 166.547 mph—a full 8.5 mph faster than Wallace’s record.

To put that into perspective:

  • Wallace set the record in a Cup car.
  • Majeski broke it in a Truck.

This makes Majeski’s feat even more stunning, proving just how much technology and skill have evolved over the years.

Even more impressive? It was Majeski’s first time at Rockingham.

“We’re hauling ass here, I mean there’s no doubt about it,” Majeski said after setting the record.

Majeski’s Growing Reputation as NASCAR’s Speed King

Majeski’s latest performance is not a fluke—it’s part of a growing trend.

  • May 2024 – Won the pole at Gateway at 138.568 mph, topping the speed charts.
  • August 2024 – Set the fastest lap at Milwaukee Mile (122.556 mph), securing his fourth Truck Series pole of the season.
  • 2021 to Now – Climbed from engineer at ThorSport to Truck Series Champion in just four years.

Now, with Rockingham’s return looming, Majeski is already looking unstoppable.

What This Means for NASCAR’s 2025 Season

With Rockingham officially back, NASCAR fans can expect:

  • A true throwback challenge at one of the sport’s most historic venues.
  • More records to be broken as modern equipment takes on the resurfaced track.
  • Ty Majeski solidifying himself as the next great speedster in the sport.

With dominance at Phoenix, record-breaking speed at Rockingham, and a title to defend, Majeski isn’t just a Truck Series champion—he’s quickly becoming one of NASCAR’s biggest rising stars.

And if this is just the preseason, fans better buckle up—because Ty Majeski is coming for more.

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