Anthony Alfredo will move to Viking Motorsports’ newly formed two-car effort in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026, the team announced Dec. 4.
Alfredo will drive the No. 96 as a teammate to Parker Retzlaff, who was previously announced for the No. 99.
Viking has previously fielded one entry in the series, with Matt DiBenedetto and Connor Mosack piloting the No. 99 in 2025.
Alfredo will be paired with Josh Graham as his crew chief.
“I’m fired up to join Viking Motorsports and drive the No. 96 Chevrolet in 2026,” Alfredo said in a team release. “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.”
“Expanding to a second full-time car is a major moment for our organization,” Viking owner Don Sackett added. “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.”
Alfredo moves to Viking from Young’s Motorsports, for whom he drove the No. 42 in 2025. Young’s previously revealed the addition of Ryan Ellis to the team for 2026 in the No. 02.
Alfredo earned one top 10 in 2025 and has five top fives and 23 top 10s in 151 career starts in the series since 2020.
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