Alfredo Has Sought Viking Motorsports Contract Renewal
The NASCAR driver is looking to continue his tenure with the two-car team into the 2027 season.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Motorsports
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Anthony Alfredo has expressed his intent to return to Viking Motorsports for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season. Alfredo has spent the 2026 campaign driving the No. 96 car for the organization.
Why it matters
Securing a contract renewal would provide stability for the driver and the two-car team as they look to build on recent competitive performances. The organization is also currently seeking new business partners to support future racing efforts.
Alfredo recorded a fourth-place finish at Sonoma and a sixth-place finish at Pocono in June, following a top-10 performance at Dover in May. His season also includes a 10th-place finish at Phoenix Raceway in March.
The players
Anthony Alfredo
He is a professional NASCAR driver currently competing for Viking Motorsports in the O'Reilly Series.
Viking Motorsports
This is a two-car racing team that competes in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series.
Parker Retzlaff
He is a NASCAR driver who competes for the Viking Motorsports team in the No. 99 car.
The details
Alfredo experienced a challenging start to 2026, missing the season opener at Daytona International Speedway due to mechanical failure. However, he rebounded throughout the year, notably securing a top-10 finish at Dover Motor Speedway after the team made major adjustments to overcome power steering loss and collision damage.
Timeline
February 2026: Alfredo missed the season opener at Daytona.
March 2026: Alfredo finished 10th at Phoenix Raceway.
May 2026: Alfredo finished in the top 10 at Dover.
June 2026: Alfredo finished sixth at Pocono and fourth at Sonoma.
September 12, 2026: Alfredo discussed his contract status at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Season Trajectory
The potential retention of Alfredo reinforces Viking Motorsports' strategy to maintain consistency within its two-car lineup. This move aims to solidify their standing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series as they compete for improved results during The Chase and beyond.
A contract extension would confirm Alfredo's role as the primary driver for the No. 96 team in 2027. This continuity will influence roster stability for the team, which also manages Parker Retzlaff in the No. 99 entry.
The takeaway
Maintaining a veteran driver lineup is a common strategy for teams seeking to leverage past performance data for future race success. Fans of the sport should monitor off-season driver announcements as teams finalize their rosters for the upcoming year.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Frontstretch.
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