ANTHONY ALFREDO CAPS MILESTONE SEASON WITH CAREER-HIGH 10 TOP-10 FINISHES

Alfredo finishes 19th in DUDE Wipes Dingle Bells Chevrolet, completing a season highlighted by three top-fives, 10 top-10s and a return to Viking for 2027

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (November 8, 2026) — Anthony Alfredo worked his way forward from a rear-of-field start before finishing 19th in Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Driving the No. 96 DUDE Wipes Dingle Bells Chevrolet, Alfredo raced just outside the top 10 during the middle portion of the event, closing a productive first season with Viking Motorsports.

Alfredo qualified 20th, but unapproved adjustments required the No. 96 Chevrolet to drop to the rear before the green flag. He responded by steadily advancing through the field, reaching 12th by Lap 25 and completing the opening stage in 13th.

The DUDE Wipes Chevrolet kept challenging for a spot in the top 10 as the race progressed. Alfredo finished the second stage in 12th and moved to 11th at the halfway mark of the 200-lap event.

Although the final portion of the race did not deliver the finish the team had been working toward, Alfredo completed 198 laps and brought the No. 96 Chevrolet home in 19th. He concluded the season 16th in the championship standings with 735 points.

The finale capped a year of meaningful accomplishments for Alfredo and Viking Motorsports. As a smaller organization competing against many of NASCAR’s most established teams, Viking took on the challenge of expanding to a two-car operation in 2026. Alfredo and crew chief Josh Graham helped turn the new No. 96 program into a team capable of top-five finishes and front-of-the-field racing.

Across 33 starts, Alfredo recorded three top-five finishes, 10 top-10 results, three stage victories and 41 laps led. Those numbers reflect the work of a growing organization developing its equipment, strengthening communication and finding ways to compete with larger teams throughout a demanding season.

One of the team’s late-season highlights came at Martinsville Speedway just one week before the finale. Alfredo led 17 laps and won the second stage, adding another accomplishment to a season that gave the No. 96 crew plenty to build on.

Viking’s two-car effort also ended the year with a fifth-place finish for teammate Parker Retzlaff at Homestead. Together, the results underscored the progress the organization made during its first season with an expanded lineup.

That progress now carries into an offseason with continuity already in place. Viking Motorsports announced October 29 that both Alfredo and Retzlaff will return for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season.

For Alfredo, the renewed partnership offers the opportunity to build rather than start over. With a full season of experience together, the No. 96 team enters its second year with a better understanding of its strengths and the areas it can improve.

Double-digit top-10 finishes, three stage wins and opportunities to compete at the front made 2026 a year worth celebrating for Alfredo and Viking Motorsports. Their next challenge is to turn that foundation into even more success in 2027.

Up Next

Alfredo will return to the No. 96 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, continuing alongside teammate Parker Retzlaff as the organization builds on its two-car program.

About Anthony Alfredo

Anthony Alfredo is a professional NASCAR driver from Ridgefield, Connecticut, with experience in all three NASCAR national series. His career includes a runner-up finish in the 2017 CARS Tour Late Model standings with JR Motorsports and selection to the 2018 NASCAR Next class. Alfredo competed full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series with Front Row Motorsports in 2021 before returning to NASCAR’s second-tier national series. He joined Viking Motorsports in 2026, recording three top-five finishes and 10 top-10 results in his first season with the organization.

About Viking Motorsports

Viking Motorsports is a Chevrolet organization competing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Led by Don Sackett, the team began its NASCAR program in 2024 in collaboration with RSS Racing. Viking expanded to a two-car lineup in 2026, adding Anthony Alfredo and crew chief Josh Graham alongside Parker Retzlaff and crew chief Danny Efland. Both drivers will return in 2027 as the organization continues to grow its competitive program. For more information, visit www.vikingmotorsports.racing.

About DUDE Wipes

DUDE Wipes is a personal-care brand offering wipes for use at home and on the go. Its product lineup includes extra-large wipes, travel packs and LiL’ DUDE Wipes, available through major retailers and the company’s website. Alfredo’s No. 96 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet featured DUDE Wipes Dingle Bells branding for the Homestead season finale. For more information, visit www.dudewipes.com.

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