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Ty Majeski to Succeed Matt Crafton in ThorSport’s No. 88 Truck in 2026

Crafton’s record Menards partnership will continue with the internal promotion of ThorSport’s reigning champion

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Overview

  • ThorSport Racing announced that Crafton will complete his full-time role after the 2025 season and Ty Majeski will pilot the No. 88 entry full-time in 2026.
  • Crafton will end his uninterrupted 25-season Truck Series streak with 585 starts, 15 wins and three series championships.
  • His 23-year Menards sponsorship ranks as the longest-running driver/primary sponsor relationship in NASCAR history.
  • Majeski, 31, is chasing back-to-back Truck Series titles as a 2025 playoff contender and has six wins over four seasons with ThorSport.
  • The succession plan underscores ThorSport’s strategy to preserve team continuity through an in-house promotion rather than an external hire.