Ryan Ellis will drive for Young’s Motorsports in the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, adding a new chapter to his racing career. The agreement places him on the roster for one of the series’ established teams, confirming the ongoing growth of both Ellis and Young’s Motorsports within the racing circuit.
Recent Announcements Suggest Active Offseason for Major Motorsports Teams
The Ryan Ellis Young’s Motorsports 2026 partnership follows a series of recent moves in motorsports. Corey Day announced plans to race full time for Hendrick Motorsports in the same series in 2026, continuing a trend of driver-team pairings before the new season begins. Similarly, Parker Retzlaff and Danny Efland have teamed up at Viking Motorsports for the 2026 campaign, demonstrating competitive changes across the field.
Current Activity Highlights Other Drivers and Venues
Recent victories by Kaden Honeycutt at South Boston Speedway and Mat Williamson’s win to close out the 2025 season reflect ongoing competition across various levels of the sport. Off the track, events like the Speedway in Lights 5K at Bristol Motor Speedway and community recognitions such as Daniel Dye being named 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year showcase motorsports’ regional and community engagement, including venues like Appalachian Highlands Region and milestones at Phoenix Raceway.
What the Move Means for the Upcoming Season
This collaboration between Ryan Ellis and Young’s Motorsports is expected to add depth to the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, as team strategies and driver lineups take final shape. The expanded entries and evolving team rosters, involving organizations like Hendrick Motorsports and Viking Motorsports, indicate an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment for the upcoming racing season.
