Viking Motorsports — Team Profile
Series: O'Reilly Auto Parts Series | Manufacturer: Chevrolet Organization Tier: Mid-Tier (Expanding)
2026 O'Reilly Program
Viking Motorsports expanded to two full-time cars for 2026 and has produced one of the season's best stories in Parker Retzlaff — who sits ninth in points with a runner-up at Atlanta and a 12.4 average finish from an average starting position of 17.5. Anthony Alfredo brings national-series experience from a 2021 Cup rookie season and has settled into the No. 96 as the program's steady presence.
| Car | Driver | Crew Chief |
|---|---|---|
| No. 99 | Parker Retzlaff | Danny Efland |
| No. 96 | Anthony Alfredo | Josh Graham |
The Organization
Viking Motorsports is a Chevrolet program that has been building its O'Reilly Series presence over several seasons. The 2026 expansion to two full-time cars — anchored by the Retzlaff signing and the reuniting of Alfredo with crew chief Josh Graham — is the clearest statement yet that the organization intends to be a serious mid-tier presence rather than a fringe entry.
2026 Story
Viking's 2026 story is Retzlaff's overperformance. A driver who starts 17th on average and finishes 12th, from a mid-tier team, inside the playoff bubble — that doesn't happen without both talent and organizational execution. The runner-up at Atlanta was evidence that Viking can put together a race that competes with the sport's best programs.
Alfredo's role is different: he's the measuring stick. If Viking is genuinely improving, his results should trend upward. Through eight races he's 16th in points — credible but not yet playoff-caliber. The question for the second half of the season is whether the two-car infrastructure helps both cars get faster, or whether the team's growth has been Retzlaff-specific.