Viking Motorsports will area two full-time groups within the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Elements season. The workforce already runs the No. 99, not too long ago asserting Parker Retzlaff as that automotive’s new driver. However on Thursday, they revealed that they may now enter the No. 96 as effectively, pushed by Anthony Alfredo.
“Increasing to a second full-time automotive is a significant second for our group,” stated workforce proprietor Don Sackett. “Anthony brings expertise, professionalism, and an incredible work ethic that aligns completely with the place Viking Motorsports is heading. Reuniting him with Josh offers us a powerful basis for this new workforce. Their chemistry, belief, and historical past collectively will assist speed up our progress and elevate our complete program.”
The workforce is getting ready for its third season in NOAPS. Matt DiBenedetto was their first driver, and scored the workforce’s finest end but when he positioned fifth at Talladega, however the two parted methods in the course of the 2025 season.
Alfredo is an skilled driver with 151 begins within the secondary stage of NASCAR, and even a full season within the Cup Collection. He has by no means received a NOAPS race, however he has one pole, 5 prime fives, and 23 prime tens. This previous 12 months, he was driving for Younger’s Motorsports.
“I’m fired as much as be part of Viking Motorsports and drive the No. 96 Chevrolet in 2026,” stated Alfredo. “Having the possibility to work with Josh once more is one thing I’m actually enthusiastic about — we’ve had success collectively, and I do know what we will accomplish as a workforce. You may see how a lot Viking is constructing and investing in its future. Being a part of their growth to a two-car program is a giant alternative, and I can’t wait to get going.”
Josh Graham, who beforehand labored with Alfredo at Our Motorsports, will function crew chief for the No. 96 automotive.
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