Ty Majeski Fined for Missing Media Obligations

NASCAR driver Ty Majeski was fined $12,500 for missing mandatory media obligations to vote in Wisconsin on Election Day. Majeski, a championship contender in the Truck Series, stated that he and his team decided it was important to exercise their civic duty, with Majeski emphasizing he wanted to ensure his vote was counted. The decision to hold media obligations on Election Day was criticized by Majeski, who called the penalty 'unprecedented' and plans to appeal. He highlighted that this situation had never happened before, noting that everyone was aware of Election Day well in advance. Majeski is competing for his first title against three other drivers this weekend at Phoenix Raceway. NASCAR has stated that Majeski's team did not inform them of his absence due to voting.