A New Chapter for Young’s Motorsports
The 2026 season marks a pivotal moment for Young’s Motorsports as it fields a full‑time entry for driver Ryan Ellis in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro will compete in all 33 races, beginning with the season‑opening Winn‑Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway, a event that traditionally tests a team’s ability to navigate high‑speed drafting and strategic pit work.
Ellis arrives with more than ten years of national‑level experience, including stints in the Cup Series and the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. His breakthrough came in 2025 when he captured his first top‑10 finish by placing sixth in the Daytona season opener, a result that has raised expectations for the upcoming campaign.
Guiding Ellis from the pit box is crew chief Eddie Troconis, who brings 45 starts in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and two personal top‑10 finishes to the table. Troconis’s familiarity with superspeedway dynamics is expected to prove crucial as the team seeks to maximize performance on Daytona’s 31‑degree banking.
Performance Metrics and Historical Context
Since its debut in 2024, Young’s Motorsports has posted an average finish of 25.1 across the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, with two top‑10 results to its credit. At Daytona specifically, the team holds an average finish of 20.7 over six starts, highlighted by a sixth‑place run in the 2026 season‑opening race.
The upcoming Winn‑Dixie 250 will be the 24th race of the season and serves as the regular‑season finale before the championship race in November. Qualifying well for that event is seen as a critical stepping stone toward a potential top‑10 finish that could cement the team’s progress.
Strategic Partnerships Power the Effort
Primary partner ROSCH Company, a leading U.S. retaining‑wall manufacturer, provides primary sponsorship for the No. 02 Chevrolet. In addition, Tablo TV and GOVX contribute season‑long support, with GOVX offering exclusive benefits to military personnel and first responders, underscoring the team’s commitment to those who serve.
Daytona’s unique layout demands a blend of drafting precision, aerodynamic balance, and tactical pit strategy. Young’s Motorsports plans to leverage its accumulated data from previous superspeedway outings to position the car favorably in the pack, aiming to avoid the chaos that often reshapes results in the final laps.
Looking ahead, the team’s objective is straightforward: qualify competitively, execute a clean race, and capitalize on the momentum built throughout the season. With a solid driver line‑up, an experienced crew chief, and growing technical expertise, Young’s Motorsports is poised to turn its steady upward trajectory into a genuine championship contender narrative.