MOORESVILLE, N.C.  Youngs Motorsports confirmed rookie Nathan Byrd will return to the organization and is slated to compete in a minimum of 15 NASCAR Craftsmajn Truck Series races beginning with the season opener at Daytona (Fla.) Intl Speedway.

Byrd returns to the controls of the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST after competing in three Truck Series races last season for the Mooresville, N.C.-based team.

Byrd, 25, is touted as a promising talent in the world of motorsports for his fierce competitive spirit and remarkable skill behind the wheel. Honing his craft through various racing series, Byrds experience and talent were evident, even at a young age.

The decision to reunite forces with Youngs Motorsports perfectly aligns with his career ambitions. The team is recognized for its commitment to developing emerging talent in the sport. Together, they aim to build a strong competitive presence throughout the 2025 season.

Byrd is scheduled to drive the teams flagship truck in the first nine Truck Series races of the season through Kansas Speedway in May before returning at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway in late May.

Getting the opportunity to run a much bigger NASCAR Truck schedule in 2025 with Youngs Motorsports is a true blessing, said Byrd.

Theyre a great team of hard-working men and women, and Im confident that as I get more comfortable and experienced in the truck, we can make significant progress together. None of this is possible without the hard work and dedication of many. Im looking forward to Daytona in a couple of weeks.

A fixture in the series garage since 20212, Youngs Motorsports, led by team principal and former Truck Series driver Tyler Young, has carved a niche in the motorsports world for nurturing up-and-coming drivers.

Additionally, the team announced Monday that Stefan Parsons will join Youngs Motorsports second-truck program for the 2025 Truck Series season.

Parsons, 26, returns to the organization on the heels of capturing three top-10s during the 2024 Truck Series season driving for Henderson Motorsports. Parsons made four starts across the Youngs Motorsports team Truck Series platform during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

Weve been working hard throughout the offseason on our Truck Series program, said Young. The NASCAR Crafts,am Truck Series has been a staple of our story since our inception, and wed like nothing more to continue to make positive memories and put Nathan (Byrd) and Stefan (Parsons) in a position to contend for wins and strong performances throughout the season.