Brad Perez is returning to Alpha Prime Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, APR announced Jan. 21.
According to a social media post from the team, Perez will drive its No. 45 in at least four races, with sponsorship from Apex Coffee Roasters.
Perez’s initial schedule was not revealed aside from his first race, which Perez tells Frontstretch is at Circuit of the Americas.
In 2024, Perez made five Xfinity starts, three of which came with APR. Three of his six attempts on the year came at road courses, and his best finish came via an 18th-place run at COTA.
Perez is the second driver announced to APR’s No. 45 for 2025, following co-owner Caesar Bacarella, who’ll drive at Daytona International Speedway to kick off the season.
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