Ty Majeski delivered an impressive showing at Richmond Raceway during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular season finale on August 15, displaying dominance by leading 143 of the 250 laps. Majeski, the defending Richmond winner, swept both stages and controlled much of the race, solidifying his reputation for strong performances at this .75-mile track. Despite his commanding pace, he ultimately fell short of victory after a late-race incident.
Corey Heim Secures Seventh Win of the 2025 Season
Corey Heim emerged as the race winner, marking his seventh victory in the 2025 Truck Series season. Heim was the only driver able to briefly overtake Majeski during restarts, though Majeski would usually reclaim the lead within five to ten laps. By the end of the first stage, Majeski had stretched his lead so significantly that only 11 drivers remained on the lead lap. Heim’s ability to capitalize following a major incident late in the race allowed him to pull ahead and secure the win.
Late-Race Collision Alters Majeski’s Chance at Victory
The turning point came during green flag pit stops with 50 laps remaining, when Majeski, who had yet to pit, was involved in a collision with his ThorSport Racing teammate Matt Crafton in turn 3. The spin caused by this contact was a result of oil on the track, which originated from a blown motor on Frankie Muniz’s No. 33 truck. Crafton confirmed oil was responsible for the incident but declined to provide further comment after the race. Although Majeski remained mostly unscathed and capitalized on fresh tires following his pit stop, he was unable to regain enough ground to challenge Heim for the lead again.
Reflections from Ty Majeski on the Race Outcome
Following the race, Majeski reflected on his struggles with restarts despite a solid long-run pace. He stated,
“I knew right when I fired off (on the last restart), I thought ‘Man, this thing is a lot tighter than what I had all night long,’ Just wasn’t our night. I thought we did everything right and executed well. My weakness was restarts, I couldn’t get going. It paid off on the long run. I was able to manage my runs and get Corey within five or 10 laps each run. Disappointed, I wish we could have put our ThorSport team in victory lane, but overall, a good night.”
—Ty Majeski, Driver
The Ongoing Challenge for Majeski at Richmond Raceway
Majeski’s late-race misfortune at Richmond marks a continuation of a familiar pattern. In 2022, he led 73 laps at this track but finished third, while last year he led 168 laps and ended up second. Over the four races since the Trucks returned to Richmond in 2022, Majeski has led a combined total of 454 laps. His only victory on this track during that span came in 2024. Despite his dominance, victories at Richmond have remained elusive more often than not.
ThorSport Racing’s Winless Season and Playoff Outlook
The disappointing result at Richmond adds to the struggles of ThorSport Racing, which has yet to find a win in the current season. Majeski, the reigning series champion, has nonetheless clinched his place in the 10-driver playoff field. He enters the postseason seeded sixth, holding a seven-point cushion above the elimination line. While he missed the chance to collect additional playoff points in this final regular season race, Majeski remains motivated to secure his next win as the playoffs approach.
The Significance of Majeski’s Richmond Raceway Performances
Ty Majeski’s performance at Richmond Raceway illustrates both his capability to control races and the narrow margins that determine victory. His ability to lead for long stretches underscores his talent and competitiveness, but recurring difficulties with restarts and unpredictable incidents serve as barriers to consistent wins. As the playoffs near, Majeski’s Richmond Raceway performance highlights his resilience and determination to overcome these challenges and add more victories to his record.