Centurion and Ryan Ellis Motorsports Announce Multi-Year Partnership Beginning at Martinsville Speedway

MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Ryan Ellis Motorsports announced a multi-year partnership with Centurion, a leader in secure construction and infrastructure solutions for government, defense and commercial organizations nationwide.

The relationship will debut in NASCAR's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series when Centurion supports Ellis and the No. 02 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The agreement establishes Centurion as a long-term partner of Ellis and Ryan Ellis Motorsports and extends beyond the 2026 season.

Recently announced, Ellis will rejoin Alpha Prime Racing for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, with Centurion confirmed to continue its support across five race weekends next year.

Centurion's 2027 schedule will include the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on April 3; the BetRivers 200 at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway on May 15; the PitBoss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway on July 10; the Food City 300 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on Aug. 13 and Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International's Mission 200 at The Glen on Sept. 18.

Rather than a one-race program, the relationship was built on a shared vision of creating lasting value for Centurion while introducing the company and its mission to NASCAR's passionate audience.

"Bringing a new company into NASCAR is always exciting, but knowing Centurion believes in what we are building beyond one race makes this announcement especially meaningful," said Ellis. "This relationship was created with the long term in mind. We want Centurion to grow with us, connect with NASCAR fans and have a meaningful presence around our program for years to come.”

"With my move to Alpha Prime Racing now official for 2027, we can also share how Centurion will be part of that next chapter. Their confidence in me and our team means a lot, and I am looking forward to representing them at five races next season while continuing to show what we can build together."

Trusted to construct the spaces where some of the nation's most important work takes place, Centurion specializes in state-of-the-art Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), secure facilities and other mission-critical environments supporting National Security.

The company combines innovation, craftsmanship and uncompromising attention to every aspect of security to complete projects on time and with one goal in mind: Accredited Day One. Built to Pass. First Time!

The partnership carries added significance because of NASCAR's longstanding appreciation for military members, veterans and others who serve the nation.

Centurion's role in creating secure environments for organizations responsible for protecting the country provides a natural connection between the company, the sport and its devoted fan base.

Centurion branding will be featured on Ellis' No. 02 Chevrolet throughout the Martinsville race weekend, giving the company a national platform to build brand awareness and share its mission.

The partnership also creates opportunities for Centurion to strengthen relationships with employees, customers and industry partners through the excitement surrounding NASCAR competition.

"At Centurion, we are thrilled to begin a multi-year partnership with Ryan Ellis and Ryan Ellis Motorsports at one of NASCAR's most iconic venues," offered Nick Bruno, President, Centurion. "Ryan's grit, discipline and commitment to excellence reflect the same values that drive everything we do at Centurion. Martinsville is the first step in what we believe will be a strong and lasting relationship, and we look forward to supporting Ryan both on and off the track."

The penultimate race of the 2026 season will mark Ellis' ninth career start at Martinsville Speedway, the famed 0.526-mile paperclip located in south-central Virginia.

In eight previous appearances at the historic short track, the Ashburn, Va., native has earned a track-best finish of 18th twice, most recently in the 2025 spring event - the US Marine Corps 250.

Martinsville brings just two races remaining on the 2026 schedule, Ellis and Young's Motorsports have devoted considerable time and resources to preparing for the final stretch.

The team has worked through every detail of the No. 02 Chevrolet program to maximize its performance and close the season on a high note.

"Martinsville is a demanding track where preparation, patience and execution matter on every lap," Ellis added.

"Our group has continued to make progress together, and we want that improvement to show in our final results. Everyone has put a lot of effort into these last two races, and our goal is to give Centurion a strong and memorable NASCAR debut on Halloween."

To learn more about Centurion, please visit centurionsecure.com and follow the company on Instagram @centurionsecure.

For more on Ryan Ellis, please visit ryanellisracing.com, like him on Facebook (Ryan Ellis), and follow him on Instagram, TikTok and X | Twitter (@ryanellisracing).

The IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 (250 laps | 131.5 miles) is the 32nd of thirty-three (33) NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races on the 2026 schedule. Practice will occur on Fri., Oct. 30, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Qualifying will begin immediately after at 4:05 p.m. The field will take the green flag on Halloween afternoon shortly after 4:00 p.m., with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

About Centurion:

Centurion is the leading provider of secure construction and infrastructure solutions for Government, Defense, and commercial organizations across the nation.

From state-of-the-art SCIFs and secure facilities to mission-critical environments that support our National Security, Centurion is trusted to build the spaces where important work for our nation happens.

Our team combines Innovation, Craftsmanship, and uncompromising attention to all aspects of security to deliver projects on time and built to be Accredited Day One. Built to Pass. First Time! Learn more at centurionsecure.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest company news and project updates.

About Ryan Ellis Motorsports:

Ryan Ellis Motorsports represents the racing, marketing and partnership initiatives of NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis. Built on authentic relationships and long-term brand value, the organization works with companies seeking meaningful connections within motorsports.

Learn more at ryanellisracing.com.