NASCAR Truck Series driver Ty Majeski proudly voted at his local polling station in Wisconsin on Tuesday. He even marked the occasion by posting a photo of himself with an “I voted” sticker on the X, where the 30-year-old encouraged others to “Go vote!”
But Majewski’s decision to participate in the democratic process in person was hit with a $12,500 fine this week, as the stock car circuit penalized him for failing to fulfill his media duties on Tuesday.
Majeski is one of four drivers who can win the truck title at Phoenix Raceway on Friday night. He spoke with the owners of Thorsport Racing and they all agreed that he would cast his vote in person on Tuesday.
He has since called the sanction “unprecedented” and added that he will appeal the decision.
‘I felt like I needed to do my duty as an American citizen to vote. The owners of my team and I made the decision to exercise that right,’ he said.
NASCAR’s Ty Majeski proudly voted at his local polling station in Wisconsin on Tuesday
Majewski (center right) participated in Thursday’s media availability in Avondale, Arizona.
A NASCAR spokesman said the team never disclosed that Majeski was unavailable because he was voting.
Majeski said he didn’t know until last week after the race at Martinsville, when he finished 11th to advance in points, that he would be among the top four in the championship. Majeski, 30, will compete with Corey Heim, Christian Eckes and Grant Enfinger to try for his first Truck Series title.
‘This has never happened before. On Election Day, everyone knew for a long time that it was Election Day,” he said. “These are unfortunate circumstances for everyone.”
Majeski said he has always been an Election Day voter and has never filled out an absentee ballot.
“I wanted to make sure my vote was counted,” he said.
The $12,500 fine was worth it to Majewski, who received an avalanche of supportive posts on X.
The $12,500 fine was worth it to Majewski, who received an outpouring of support online.
Ty Majeski, driver of the No. 98 Ford Road Ranger, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 200 at Martinsville Speedway on Nov. 1.
“Priorities to the point,” wrote one new fan. ‘Well done, man. To hell with your fine.
“The sticker is expensive, it’s worth it,” added another. “Thank you for voting.”
One fan seemed to suggest the fine was part of a larger conspiracy: “Guess @NASCAR was mad at how you voted since you live in a swing state.” I wouldn’t expect anything less, they’re so far from their roots it’s ridiculous at this point.’
Several questioned the legality of the fine.
“Did this guy get penalized for voting,” one person asked. ‘Isn’t this illegal?
There are 28 states that guarantee that employees must have some time off to vote, including Wisconsin, where employers must allow staff three consecutive hours, according to Wisconsin.Gov.
