Breaking News: Joe Gibbs Racing Has Hired a Sensational Driver for 29 Races.

Brent Crews has been signed by Joe Gibbs Racing to compete in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026. He will be the team’s No. 19 driver in 29 races.

According to NASCAR regulations, the 17-year-old cannot compete on oval courses longer than 1.25 miles. He will so make his O’Reilly debut at COTA on the road circuit.

On March 30th, he will turn eighteen. Crews will take over the No. 19 car full-time after that.

The crew chief for the No. 19 entry will be Seth Chavka.

Crews stated in the team announcement, “I’m thankful for the opportunity to be able to race with a winning organization and Toyota.”

“So far, the ARCA program and the No. 19 squad at the track have taught me a lot.” Although I have a lot to get ready for this season, I am certain that JGR and Toyota’s resources will make the transfer simple.

In 2025, Crews won four of his nine races in the ARCA Menards Series.

Steve de Souza, Executive Vice President of O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Development for JGR, stated, “We are thrilled to have Brent continue his racing career with us this upcoming season.”

“We are optimistic that he will continue to be a strong competitor in the O’Reilly Series, as he shown great success in our equipment during the 2025 ARCA season.”