A three-member appeals panel upheld a penalty on Wednesday that NASCAR officials issued to Craftsman Truck Series champion Ty Majeski for missing a media event before the season-ending race.
The National Motorsports Appeals Panel confirmed the $12,500 fine issued to Majeski on Nov. 5, stating:
“Driver failed to meet contractual agreement with NASCAR. One of the most, if not most, important media obligations of the entire season.”
Majeski was fined for skipping Playoffs Media Day on Nov. 5, an event for championship-eligible drivers held in North Carolina three days before the final race at Phoenix Raceway.
The violation fell under Section 4.4.A of the NASCAR Rule Book, which addresses NASCAR Member Conduct, specifically “failure to complete media obligations” in Majeski’s case.
On the eve of the championship race at Phoenix, Majeski said during a media availability session that he planned to appeal, noting that he had the support of his ThorSport Racing team.
The 30-year-old driver explained that he missed the Tuesday media session to cast his ballot on Election Day in his home state of Wisconsin.
A NASCAR spokesperson said last month that officials were unaware of Majeski’s reason for missing the event until after the fine was issued.
The spokesperson added that NASCAR would have worked with Majeski on the timing of his media obligations had they been informed of his plans.
Neither Majeski nor ThorSport has yet indicated whether they will pursue a final appeal.
The three-member appeals panel included Hunter Nickell, Cathy Rice, and Lake Speed.
