Ty Majeski Intake Cleared after Additional Inspection

Following an independent inspection of the intake manifold taken off the race winning Gearheadz Motorsports No. 91 on June 18 at Milwaukee Mile, Ty Majeski was deemed to have no competitive advantage in winning the Father’s Day 100.

As a result, Majeski remains the ASA STARS championship leader, 23 points over Casey Roderick heading into the second half of the national Super Late Model championship season.

The series posted the following statement attributed to CRA director of operations Greg Wood on Wednesday afternoon:

“The S.E.A.L. (Sealed Engine Alliance Leaders) Committee, organized years ago to offer the industry a lower cost alternative for Super Late Model racing, was also consulted regarding this particular intake manifold. The committee’s recommendation was consistent with the independent third-party testing results that the intake was within the scope of the rules.”

The engine was one of three produced by McGunegill Engine Performance with a black powder coat as it was presented that way for a Performance Racing Industry trade show display. The engine had been raced over several seasons, with S.E.A.L. representative Ricky Brooks even telling the No. 91 team not to bring it back that way.

With ASA replacing the Slinger Nationals with the Father’s Day 100, Majeski and crew chief Toby Nuttleman made a last minute decision to sent this engine to MEP for a refresh. McGunegill did not remove the coating and it resulted in a bit of controversy on race day that afternoon.

ASA STARS will review the language of the rules regarding intake manifolds for sealed engines for future updates to clear up any additional misunderstandings.

The ASA STARS national championship season will continue on Saturday July 14 with the 57th Redbud 400 at Anderson Speedway in Indiana. In additional to its status as a national points race, the race also counts towards the CRA Super Series championship.

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