At just 17 years old, Brent Crews is making waves by launching his own NASCAR Truck Series team, Brent Crews Motorsports. Crews is set to compete in the No. 70 Toyota Tundra at the upcoming Watkins Glen race, signaling a notable shift in the series as a teenage driver steps into the role of team owner and driver simultaneously.
The team also includes several young drivers, such as Connor Zilisch, Jesse Love, and Jack Baldwin, son of Tommy Baldwin, showing a fresh focus on emerging talent within the organization.
Younger Drivers and Manufacturer Dynamics Behind the New Team
The Brent Crews Motorsports team will exclusively field Toyota Tundra trucks this season. Brent Crews will race the No. 70 truck while continuing his prior commitments with the Tricon Garage No. 1 truck. Interestingly, some of the teammates, like Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love, typically drive Chevrolet vehicles but are affiliated with Crews’ Toyota-based truck team.
Financially backing this new venture, Crews sold his micro sprint cars and TA2 Trans-Am car to fund the team, as reported by Jeff Gluck of The Athletic. Despite being unable to legally own the team until his 18th birthday next year, Crews clarified on his X (formerly Twitter) account that he manages the organization effectively, marking a significant milestone in the NASCAR Truck Series landscape.
Pristine Auction will sponsor the No. 70 truck at Watkins Glen, adding credibility to this fresh effort. Although Zilisch and Love are unlikely to drive the truck—due to both manufacturer loyalties and their established racing careers—their involvement suggests a cooperative and ambitious approach within the team.
Potential Directions for Brent Crews’ Racing Career in 2026 and Beyond
As Brent Crews approaches his 18th birthday in 2026, questions arise about his full-time racing plans. He will gain eligibility to compete at all major tracks and could pursue full-time competition in ARCA, the Truck Series, or the Xfinity Series. However, given his current trajectory, Crews may choose to bypass ARCA next season.
Crews has shared motivation from drivers like Brian Keselowski, who have navigated the challenges of running their own teams in NASCAR, valuing the hard work and “racing lifestyle” that comes with it. His initiative to launch his team this year hints that he plans to remain actively involved in Truck Series racing going forward.
One possibility is Crews racing full-time in the Xfinity Series with Joe Gibbs Racing, while continuing to use his truck in select Truck Series road course and short track events, balancing both opportunities as they arise.
I don’t really know where this is going to go, but with all the buzz around road course guys right now, it didn’t seem right to miss Watkins Glen. I love the track. … Watching on TV was NOT an option,
Crews explained in a statement.
Operations and Future Announcements for Brent Crews Motorsports
For the time being, Brent Crews Motorsports will operate out of the Nitro Motorsports shop as the team establishes its infrastructure. This step up into team ownership and management at such a young age is uncommon in NASCAR and signals a potential resurgence of driver-owned teams within the sport.
Additional details about the team’s plans and activities are expected soon, as Crews and his associates prepare to establish their presence in the Truck Series more firmly.
