Brent Crews has signed a deal to drive the No. 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing within the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Components (previously Xfinity) Collection. The 17-year-old will run 29 of 33 occasions, and can solely miss 4 because of the truth that he isn’t sufficiently old to run in any respect observe varieties.
The Toyota Improvement Driver can be eligible for a playoff waiver as missed races because of age restrictions are an allowable excuse.
Crews ran ten NASCAR Craftsman Truck Collection races this previous yr, and impressed along with his efficiency. He scored two prime fives, three prime tens, and led over 100 laps. Crews’ finest exhibiting got here on the Charlotte Roval, the place he completed second. 9 of his ten begins got here with TRICON, whereas making one other look with a brand new NCSTS staff that he co-owns.
The rising star additionally has six ARCA wins in simply 17 begins, in addition to victories in each the ARCA East and ARCA West divisions.
The No. 19 JGR Toyota GR Supra used a wide range of drivers all through the 2025 season, and truly received the proprietor’s championship with Aric Almirola behind the wheel at Phoenix. Almirola received three races within the No. 19, which was additionally piloted by Justin Bonsignore, Jack Perkins, Riley Herbst, Ty Gibbs, Chase Briscoe, and Christopher Bell.
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