HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Joe Gibbs Racing introduced that Toyota Improvement Driver Brent Crews will pilot the No.19 Toyota GR Supra within the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Components Collection for 29 races in 2026.
Crews will make his O’Reilly Collection debut at COTA (Circuit of the Americas) with the up to date NASCAR eligibility necessities that may permit the 17-year-old driver to compete on street programs and oval tracks 1.25 miles or shorter earlier than his 18th birthday on March thirtieth. As soon as 18, Crews will assume the duties behind the wheel of the No. 19 Toyota GR Supra full-time for the rest of the 2026 season.
With a formidable driving resume, Crews is cruising into yr five with Toyota as a growth driver. With expertise on dust tracks, ovals, and street programs, the most recent O’Reilly Collection rookie is wanting ahead to becoming a member of the winningest staff within the Collection.
“I’m grateful for the chance to have the ability to race with a successful group and Toyota,” Crews mentioned. “I’ve discovered quite a bit to date with the ARCA program and on the monitor with the No.19 staff. I’ve quite a bit to organize for this season, however I really feel confident with all of the assets that JGR and Toyota present to assist with a simple transition.”
Claiming a number of “youngest” titles, he was the youngest ever Trans-AM TA2 Collection Champion in 2023, and in 2024, and he was the World Collection of Asphalt Tremendous Late Mannequin Champion, main right into a series- greatest three wins and the Rookie of the 12 months award with the CARS Tour that season. In 2021, Crews grew to become the youngest driver to win a POWRi Nationwide Midget Collection race at 13 years previous. From 2016 to 2021, Crews received 12 nationwide championships in karting.
Crews has skilled seat time with JGR within the ARCA Menards Collection (AMS) competitors through the 2025 season. After successful his AMS debut at Phoenix in February, the North Carolina native has racked up five victories and 6 poles inside 9 begins for JGR throughout ARCA’s three platforms- Nationwide, East, and West. He additionally drove a part-time schedule within the CRAFTSMAN Truck Collection, incomes two top-fives and three top-10s, whereas main over 100 laps throughout 10 begins.
“We’re excited to have Brent proceed his racing profession with us this upcoming season,” mentioned Steve de Souza, Government Vice President of O’Reilly Auto Components Collection and Improvement for JGR. “He confirmed a variety of success in our gear all through the 2025 ARCA season, and we’re assured that he’ll proceed to be a high contender within the O’Reilly Collection.”
Crews will likely be paired with crew chief Seth Chavka. Through the 2025 season, Chavka led the No.19 staff to 3 appearances in victory lane and received the Xfinity Collection Homeowners Championship.
