Ryan Ellis, a seasoned veteran with more than ten years of competition across NASCAR’s top divisions, has been named the full‑time driver of the No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro for Young’s Motorsports in the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
The car, emblazoned with the branding of Tablo TV, will contest all 33 events of the upcoming season, marking a significant step for the team as it expands its schedule from a part‑time to a full‑time program.
A historic transition for Young’s Motorsports
Young’s Motorsports, which has logged 96 starts in the series since its debut in 2024, is leveraging its pedigree in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to pursue stronger results on the national stage. The organization has already secured a top‑five and four top‑10 finishes, and it hopes to add a breakthrough top‑10 for Ellis this year.
The team’s immediate focus is the upcoming Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 at Nashville Superspeedway, where Ellis’s career average finish of 27.8 suggests room for improvement but also familiarity with the track’s unique demands.
Beyond the track, the lineup includes crew chief Eddie Troconis, alongside engineers Leland Honeyman Jr., Nick Leitz, Josh Williams and Kris Wright, who together bring a blend of technical expertise and fresh perspectives to the program.
With the backing of Chevrolet and a partnership that spans multiple networks, including The CW and AMC Networks, the season promises a blend of competition and visibility that could elevate both the driver and the team’s profiles.
Ellis enters the year with a career‑best sixth‑place finish at Daytona International Speedway and is determined to translate that momentum into consistent results, aiming to break into the top‑10 on a regular basis and contend for his first victory.