Anthony Alfredo
Born: March 31, 1999 · Ridgefield, Connecticut Car: No. 96 Chevrolet · Viking Motorsports · NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Crew Chief: Josh Graham Sponsors: Dude Wipes, VaVia Dumpster Rental, Ohio Logistics
2026 Season
Anthony Alfredo is 16th in points through eight races with the expanded Viking Motorsports program, running alongside Parker Retzlaff in what's become one of the more interesting growth stories in the series. Alfredo has one top 10 and zero DNFs — clean execution from a driver who has learned how to survive in a sport that has put him through multiple team changes.
For the Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in late May, Alfredo's No. 96 carried Dogs by Andy as the primary sponsor, with Paladin — Andy Hanellin's executive-protection dog brand — on the quarter panels.
Career
Alfredo is one of the few drivers in the O'Reilly garage with a full Cup rookie season on his résumé — he ran for Front Row Motorsports in 2021, including a top 10 at Talladega. Since then, he's logged time at BJ McLeod Motorsports, Our Motorsports, and Young's Motorsports before landing at Viking for 2026 with Josh Graham as crew chief. Graham and Alfredo worked together previously at Our Motorsports, making this a reunion built on demonstrated chemistry.
What stands out about Alfredo among drivers at his results level: the garage takes him seriously. Larger organizations keep him on their depth charts as credible emergency Cup relief. That reputation matters in a sport where being trusted is its own form of currency.
The Story
Viking Motorsports expanded to a two-car operation for 2026 specifically to build around drivers like Alfredo and Retzlaff. If the team's growth is real — not just in car count, but in pace — Alfredo is the driver who benefits most. He's been waiting for a stable home. This is the closest thing he's had to one.