Brent Crews will debut in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026, Joe Gibbs Racing announced Nov. 24.
Crews will run the No. 19 in all but four races next season, competing in the 29 events for which he is eligible (he turns 18 years old on March 30).
In 2025, Crews debuted in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, running 10 races with TRICON Garage and his own team. He earned two top fives and three top 10s.
Crews also split the 2025 ARCA Menards Series season between JGR and Nitro Motorsports, earning four wins.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to be able to race with a winning organization and Toyota,” Crews said in a team release. “I’ve learned a lot so far with the ARCA program and at the track with the No. 19 team. I have a lot to prepare for this season, but I feel confident with all the resources that JGR and Toyota provide to help with an easy transition.”
“We are excited to have Brent continue his racing career with us this upcoming season,” Steve de Souza, evp of O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and development for JGR, added. “He showed a lot of success in our equipment throughout the 2025 ARCA season, and we are confident that he will continue to be a top contender in the O’Reilly Series.”
He’s the second driver announced to JGR’s O’Reilly stable for 2026, following Brandon Jones.
The driver of the No. 19 in the remaining four races has not been revealed.
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