NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series veteran Ryan Ellis is set to join Young’s Motorsports for 2026 and beyond, as part of a multi-year deal that will see the team expand its NOAPS operation to two cars for the coming season.
Ellis is coming to his second full-time season of NASCAR Xfinity Series action racing with DGM Racing. In six races during that campaign, the 35-year-old carried sponsorship from TabloTV, which will follow him to Young’s Motorsports in 2026.
TabloTV offers Antenna TV viewers the opportunity to expand their TV library with its line of over-the-air DVRs, which allow users to record, pause, and rewind TV for a single price.
Their product found relevance with a NASCAR audience thanks to the NASCAR Xfinity Series 2025 media rights deal with the CW Network. The brand has established itself as a major player in NASCAR through its sponsorship of Ellis and other partners, such as its role as title sponsor of Eric Estepp’s “Out of the Groove” YouTube show.
In the team’s press release, TabloTV Vice President of Sales and Partnerships, Alicia Hackett, said, “Ryan has been an incredible ambassador for TabloTV, and he embodies so many of our brand’s values- he’s creative, authentic, and has a passion for TV and sports entertainment. He always brings fresh ideas to the table, from our themed car designs to fan-driven campaigns and promotions.”
Another key takeaway from this announcement is that Young’s is expanding to two cars, marking a significant milestone for the family-owned team, which has made its name in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. In 2026, Ellis will pilot the No. 02, their primary number in the Truck Series since 2012, alongside Young’s regular No. 42.
This move also marks another shift for Ellis, who has had quite the journeyman career leading up to signing with Young’s. His time in NASCAR includes starts in all three NASCAR National Series, culminating in his participation in all 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races for the first time in 2024.
The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season kicks off on February 14 at Daytona International Speedway. In 2025, Ellis tied his best career finish at Daytona, bringing home 11th in the track’s fall Xfinity Series race.
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