Tristan McKee signs multi-year deal with JR Motorsports for 2027
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Tristan McKee, a 16-year-old driver from Spire Motorsports, has signed a part-time agreement with JR Motorsports to race in the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. He will drive the No. 9 Chevrolet, making his series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 13, 2027. The agreement includes plans for a full-time ride in 2029. McKee has performed well in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, securing top ten finishes in his first three starts. JR Motorsports leadership expresses confidence in McKee's potential as he progresses in his racing career.
- •Tristan McKee signs with JR Motorsports for part-time racing in 2027.
- •He will debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 13, 2027.
- •Plans include a full-time ride in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series for 2029.
- •McKee has been successful in the Truck Series, finishing in the top ten in each start.
- •JR Motorsports aims to support McKee's growth as a driver over the next few years.
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Tristan McKee Signs Multi-Year Deal With JR Motorsports
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Tristan McKee joins JR Motorsports in 2027 with future plans for full-time ride
- 3:09 PMMotorsport.com — Tristan McKee joins JR Motorsports in 2027 with future plans for full-time ride
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Tristan McKee to Make O’Reilly Debut With JR Motorsports in 2027, Going Full-Time in 2029
"As Tristan McKee continues his ascent through Spire Motorsports driver development program, the 16-year-old has reached a multi-year agreement with JR Motorsports, which will see the budding young racer make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut next season. According to JR Motorsports, McKee will pilot the team’s No. 9 Chevrolet in the Night Race […] The post Tristan McKee to Make O’Reilly Debut With JR Motorsports in 2027, Going Full-Time in 2029 appeared first on TobyChristie.com.
"On Friday, JR Motorsports announced that 16-year-old Tristan McKee has signed a deal to race part-time for the team during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) season. He will pilot the No. 9 Chevrolet, and the plan includes a full-time ride set for 2029. He will make his NOAPS debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, August 13, 2027. McKee will continue to race part-time in the ...Keep reading
"JR Motorsports has signed 16-year-old Tristan McKee to drive its No. 9 Chevrolet. He starts part-time at Bristol in 2027 and becomes eligible to go full-time in 2029.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 4:15 PMTristan McKee Signs Multi-Year Deal With JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports has signed 16-year-old Tristan McKee to drive its No. 9 Chevrolet. He starts part-time at Bristol in 2027 and becomes eligible to go full-time in 2029.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 3:09 PMTristan McKee joins JR Motorsports in 2027 with future plans for full-time ride
The 16-year-old Spire Motorsports development driver has secured a significant deal with one of the top NASCAR O'Reilly teams
- Motorsport.comOct 16, 2026, 3:09 PMTristan McKee joins JR Motorsports in 2027 with future plans for full-time ride
On Friday, JR Motorsports announced that 16-year-old Tristan McKee has signed a deal to race part-time for the team during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) season. He will pilot the No. 9 Chevrolet, and the plan includes a full-time ride set for 2029. He will make his NOAPS debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, August 13, 2027. McKee will continue to race part-time in the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 3:08 PMTristan McKee to Make O’Reilly Debut With JR Motorsports in 2027, Going Full-Time in 2029
As Tristan McKee continues his ascent through Spire Motorsports driver development program, the 16-year-old has reached a multi-year agreement with JR Motorsports, which will see the budding young racer make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut next season. According to JR Motorsports, McKee will pilot the team’s No. 9 Chevrolet in the Night Race […] The post Tristan McKee to Make O’Reilly Debut With JR Motorsports in 2027, Going Full-Time in 2029 appeared first on TobyChristie.com.
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