After a year of scattered success, a rising NASCAR driver is finally ready for full-time. Joe Gibbs has fielded several new faces in 2025 – for instance, Chase Briscoe, who moved over from the now-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing. Despite switching OEMs, the No. 19 Toyota driver picked up three wins en route to a Championship 4 appearance. Hence, Gibbs’ newbie picks always have exciting prospects – just like his latest recruit for 2026.

Joe Gibbs recruited Brent Crews, a 17-year-old star for the No. 19 car in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity) Series. With a generous resume of achievements in the ARCA Menards and Craftsman Truck Series already, Crews may excel beyond expectations. But first, he needs to wait.

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