Ryan Ellis is stepping into a new chapter in his NASCAR career. The 35-year-old driver has signed a multi-year deal to race full-time for Young’s Motorsports in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starting 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
Along with the new contract, Ellis brings solid sponsorship support. Tablo TV will serve as the primary sponsor for 11 races, while Sweetwater Construction and Demco Products will join as partners. His move marks his third full-time season after parting ways with DGM Racing.
Ellis talked about what the partnership means to him. “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.”
He explained how rare stable backing can be. “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 Focused on Improvement and Weekly Results
Ellis says his mindset going into 2026 is centered on growth, consistency, and results. When speaking to reporters, he opened up about the challenges drivers often face during tough runs. “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 said.
He studies every race as a way to find improvement. “Whether it’s my race craft, my strategy, or just my overall performance, I use it as a roadmap to get better.”
Ellis shared his goals for the upcoming season. “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.”
The long-term goal is simple: win races. “My goal is to win races. I want to be competitive every week,” Ellis said. “I’m excited about the opportunity, and I’m ready to put in the work to make it happen.”
Young’s Motorsports Expands Into O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Ryan Ellis joins the team at a time of major growth. Young’s Motorsports, a family-owned team with a long history in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, is expanding into the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026. The team will field two full-time cars for the first time, strengthening its driver development program.
Team principal Tyler Young said that adding a second entry creates more learning opportunities. “I think it’s gonna add a program overall, having two cars that will really step up for everyone involved,” he said. Young explained how different drivers working together help gather more information. “You can bounce stuff off each other’s ideas. And I think just notebooks going back and being able to lean on each other.”
Young reflected on how far the team has come. “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.”
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