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Young’s Motorsports Signs Ryan Ellis to Drive No. 02 Full-Time in 2026

The multi-year deal includes Tablo TV backing for approximately 11 races.

Overview

  • The team announced the move Monday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, introducing Ellis as its full-time driver of the No. 02 Chevrolet for 2026.
  • The agreement spans multiple years and marks Ellis’s third full-time season, building on 164 career O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts.
  • Tablo TV will serve as primary sponsor for about 11 races across 2026 and 2027, with added support from Sweetwater Construction, Demco Products, Four Loko, Eclipse Claims and ROSCH.
  • Young’s said the crew chief and other program details will be named later, with the season opener set for Feb. 14 at Daytona’s United Rentals 300 on The CW.
  • Ellis departs DGM Racing after a one-year stint that included his first career top 10, and Young’s has not yet announced its wider 2026 lineup, including Anthony Alfredo’s status.