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Viking Motorsports will field two full-time teams in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts season. The team already runs the No. 99, recently announcing Parker Retzlaff as that car’s new driver. But on Thursday, they revealed that they will now enter the No. 96 as well, driven by Anthony Alfredo.
“Expanding to a second full-time car is a major moment for our organization,” said team owner Don Sackett. “Anthony brings experience, professionalism, and a tremendous work ethic that aligns perfectly with where Viking Motorsports is heading. Reuniting him with Josh gives us a strong foundation for this new team. Their chemistry, trust, and history together will help accelerate our growth and elevate our entire program.”
The team is preparing for its third season in NOAPS. Matt DiBenedetto was their first driver, and scored the team’s best finish yet when he placed fifth at Talladega, but the two parted ways in the middle of the 2025 season.
Alfredo is an experienced driver with 151 starts in the secondary level of NASCAR, and even a full season in the Cup Series. He has never won a NOAPS race, but he has one pole, five top fives, and 23 top tens. This past year, he was driving for Young’s Motorsports.
“I’m fired up to join Viking Motorsports and drive the No. 96 Chevrolet in 2026,” said Alfredo. “Having the chance to work with Josh again is something I’m really excited about — we’ve had success together, and I know what we can accomplish as a team. You can see how much Viking is building and investing in its future. Being part of their expansion to a two-car program is a big opportunity, and I can’t wait to get going.”
Josh Graham, who previously worked with Alfredo at Our Motorsports, will serve as crew chief for the No. 96 car.
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