KELLEY EARNHARDT-MILLER’s JRM signs teen phenom Tristan McKee
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October 31, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- KELLEY EARNHARDT-MILLER, CEO of JR Motorsports, announced the multi-year signing of 16-year-old Tristan McKee to pilot the No. 9 Chevrolet starting in 2027.
- EARNHARDT-MILLER cited JRM’s tradition of developing young talent, expressing confidence in McKee’s growth over a structured three-year program through 2029.
- McKee brings serious hardware: 2026 ARCA Menards East Series champion with four wins and 2025 Trans Am TA2 Series title, the youngest ever to claim it.
- McKee also holds the NCTS record for youngest driver to earn a top-five finish, going fifth at Bristol on Sept. 17, 2026, previewing his 2027 JRM debut at the same track.
UPCOMING:
- NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Bristol Motor Speedway – Friday, Aug 13, 2027 (Tristan McKee’s JRM debut)
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on sports.yahoo.com
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