Brent Crews, a promising 17-year-old Toyota development driver, will represent the Brent Crews Young Life sponsorship as he takes over the No. 19 Young Life Toyota GR Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing in 12 races during the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Following a victorious 2025 season led by Aric Almirola, this partnership introduces a new chapter in the team’s legacy while highlighting the ongoing bond between Joe Gibbs Racing and Young Life.
Crews Leads the No. 19 with New Partnership
The announcement of Crews joining the No. 19 car comes after The Signatry facilitated a unique philanthropic move, granting Young Life the title sponsorship for the Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. This collaboration sets the stage for Crews’s series debut, emphasizing both sporting ambition and a meaningful commitment to faith-based initiatives.
A Mission Beyond Racing: The Influence of the Gibbs Family
This latest sponsorship mirrors a tradition of mentorship and discipleship, rooted in the legacy of the late J.D. Gibbs. Miller Gibbs, J.D.’s son and Joe Gibbs’s grandson, serves as Crews’s mentor, deepening the partnership’s personal and spiritual dimensions. Crews’s involvement with Young Life extends beyond the track, highlighted by his participation in their camp events, such as the one held at Windy Gap, alongside Miller Gibbs.
“It is a huge honor to drive the No. 19, but having Young Life on the car means something different to me personally,”
Brent Crews, Joe Gibbs Racing, Driver
“I’ve had the opportunity to participate in a Young Life camp event at Windy Gap with Miller Gibbs as my mentor, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to put the Young Life Toyota up front,”
Brent Crews, Joe Gibbs Racing, Driver
Rising Achievement and NASCAR Debut
As the newest O’Reilly Auto Parts Series rookie, Crews brings a record of five wins and six pole positions in the ARCA Menards Series—including its East and West divisions—for JGR during the 2025 season. His resume also features over 100 laps led in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, with two top-five and three top-10 finishes, underscoring both his potential and the team’s confidence in him.
Generational Commitment to Young Life’s Vision
The relationship between the Gibbs family and Young Life extends over four decades, first established when J.D. Gibbs attended Young Life club as a high schooler. J.D. not only participated but later dedicated his energy to serving on the organization’s Board of Trustees, supporting its mission until his passing in 2019. Today, initiatives such as the J.D. Gibbs Campership Legacy Fund make it possible for more children to attend Young Life camps, continuing the family’s commitment to outreach and service.
“We are excited to see Brent behind the wheel, not just because of his talent, but because of who he is,”
Joey Jimenez, Chief Development Officer, Young Life
“Last year, we saw Young Life on a championship car. This year, we see the mission coming full circle—a teenager driving the car that honors J.D.’s memory. It is a perfect picture of generational impact,”
Joey Jimenez, Chief Development Officer, Young Life
Upcoming Races and Future Impact
The No. 19 Young Life Toyota GR Supra will make its 2026 season debut at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX, on February 28, participating in a total of 12 races. With Brent Crews behind the wheel, the partnership not only promises action on the track, but also reinforces a generational legacy where mentorship, charity, and competition intersect—a testament to the enduring values of Joe Gibbs Racing and Young Life.
