The final nominee for the 2026 Sexton Trophy Young Racing Driver of the Year award has been announced as Jason Smyth. These selections represent the best up-and-coming talent in circuit racing, with these individuals selected for their performances in August and September. This year, nominations will come in the form of a monthly selection, as adjudicated by a panel appointed by Motorsport Ireland. Smyth joins Victor Cullen, Jayden McBrearty, Sean McGovern, Charlie McKillen, Alex O’Grady as the 2026 nominees finalised today.

Two additional nominees for the 2026 Sexton Trophy Young Racing Driver of the Year award have been announced. These three selections represent the best up-and-coming talent in circuit racing, with these individuals selected for their performances in August and September. This year, nominations will come in the form of a monthly selection, as adjudicated by a panel appointed by Motorsport Ireland. Victor Cullen and Jayden McBrearty join Sean McGovern, Charlie McKillen, Alex O’Grady as the 2026 nominees named thus far.

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The first three 2026 Sexton Trophy Young Racing Driver of the Year award nominees have been chosen.