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NASCAR Legend Matt Crafton to Retire After 2025

8/20/2025

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Matt Crafton, a three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, will retire after the 2025 season, concluding a 26-year career.
He achieved 15 wins and 331 top-10 finishes in 585 starts.
Crafton's long-standing partnership with Menards and ThorSport Racing contributed to his success.
Ty Majeski will assume the No. 88 truck in 2026, preserving Crafton's legacy.
Fans consider Crafton's retirement a significant loss for NASCAR.

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Matt Crafton, a three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, will retire after the 2025 season, concluding a 26-year career.
He achieved 15 wins and 331 top-10 finishes in 585 starts.
Crafton's long-standing partnership with Menards and ThorSport Racing contributed to his success.
Ty Majeski will assume the No. 88 truck in 2026, preserving Crafton's legacy.
Fans consider Crafton's retirement a significant loss for NASCAR.