Ryan Ellis is beginning a significant new journey by joining Young’s Motorsports in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for the 2026 season, with a multi-year, full-time contract. The partnership marks a pivotal step for the 35-year-old racer, as the “Ryan Ellis Young’s Motorsports 2026” collaboration will see major sponsorship backing and present fresh opportunities for both driver and team.
Multi-Year Deal Brings New Team, Strong Sponsorship
After racing full-time elsewhere, Ellis has committed to piloting the No. 02 car for Young’s Motorsports starting in 2026, marking his third full-time campaign as a competitor since his departure from DGM Racing. Tablo TV has signed on as Ellis’s main sponsor for 11 races, while Sweetwater Construction and Demco Products join the effort, illustrating a robust support system for his upcoming run in the series. These partnerships boost confidence in Ellis’s ability to contend and represent the team at a high level.
“Congratulations, @ryanellisracing!
He has signed a multi-year agreement to drive the No. 02 @youngsmtrsports @TabloTV entry in the NOAPS beginning in 2026! pic.twitter.com/al9w456oZL
— Motorsports Management International (@MotorsportsMgmt)”
Ellis highlighted the importance of sustaining enduring partnerships, especially with primary sponsor Tablo TV.
“So TabloTV has been a great partner of mine for a long time now, and they’ve been with me through thick and thin,”
Ellis said.
“They wanted to make sure that we could make this move happen. And so, you know, I’m really grateful for their support and their belief in me.”
The driver expressed how rare and vital strong sponsor backing can be in motorsports.
“It feels great. You know, it’s not easy to find partners who are willing to stick with you through the ups and downs of this sport. And so, to have TabloTV behind me, believing in me. It gives me the confidence to go out there and perform at my best.”
– Ryan Ellis, Driver
Ellis Aims for Growth and Consistent Performance in 2026
As he prepares to debut with Young’s Motorsports, Ellis’s mindset is rooted in making steady progress and delivering consistent race finishes. When speaking to reporters, Ellis described using both success and setbacks as motivation.
“When you’re not getting the results you want, it’s easy to get down on yourself. But I try to use it as motivation,”
he shared. A constant pursuit of improvement defines his approach.
“Whether it’s my race craft, my strategy, or just my overall performance, I use it as a roadmap to get better,”
Ellis said.
Ellis has outlined his short-term goals for the season ahead, with a particular focus on steady top finishes.
“One of the big areas is just being more consistent. I need to be able to run up front more often,”
he said.
“I’m also working on my restarts, my pit stops, and just overall race strategy.”
Ultimately, Ellis and his new team share a direct target: winning.
“My goal is to win races. I want to be competitive every week,”
he stated.
“I’m excited about the opportunity, and I’m ready to put in the work to make it happen.”
– Ryan Ellis, Driver
Young’s Motorsports Expands Ambitions and Driver Roster
Ryan Ellis joins Young’s Motorsports during a period of substantial growth for the team. Known for their operations in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the family-run organization is taking a bold step by expanding into the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with two full-time cars for the 2026 season. This expansion signals an investment in development and a broadened competitive outlook.
Tyler Young, who leads the team, believes that having two entries will generate more opportunities for shared learning among drivers.
“I think it’s gonna add a program overall, having two cars that will really step up for everyone involved,”
he commented. As Young explained, the presence of multiple drivers contributes to faster progress.
“You can bounce stuff off each other’s ideas. And I think just notebooks going back and being able to lean on each other.”
– Tyler Young, Team Principal
Young also reflected on the team’s ongoing evolution and achievements.
“Just when you look at how far this team has come from like Truck Series stuff, competing full-time in O’Reilly Art Series now, and now expanding. It’s a really cool moment for me and my family to keep going perfectly.”
– Tyler Young, Team Principal
With Ryan Ellis joining the lineup, Young’s Motorsports is poised to enhance its reputation within NASCAR, foster its development program, and inject new energy into the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Both partners and fans anticipate a lively, enthusiastic season as the team and Ellis focus on growth, competition, and seizing victory in 2026.
Congratulations, @ryanellisracing!
He has signed a multi-year agreement to drive the No. 02 @youngsmtrsports @TabloTV entry in the NOAPS beginning in 2026! pic.twitter.com/al9w456oZL
— Motorsports Management International (@MotorsportsMgmt) November 10, 2025
.@ryanellisracing on the move to @youngsmtrsports, the continued support from @TabloTV, and how his low #NASCAR25 Driver Rating and his haters fuel him to improve his race craft. pic.twitter.com/EuqZfhFQzH
— Toby Christie (@Toby_Christie) November 10, 2025
#NASCAR – it has been quite the journey for Tyler Young and @youngsmtrsports as they have gone from being a staple of the Truck Series to now fielding two full-time O’Reilly Auto Parts Series cars.
He explains why this move will help the team. pic.twitter.com/T0OU96lM25— John Newby (@JohnNewby_) November 10, 2025
