Anthony Alfredo Delivers Sixth-Place Finish at Pocono
Anthony Alfredo turned a fast weekend into one of his strongest results of the 2026 season Saturday at Pocono Raceway, driving the No. 96 Big Rack Spirits Chevrolet to a sixth-place finish in the MillerTech Battery 250 presented by KOA.
Alfredo and Viking Motorsports showed speed before the race even began, ending final practice third on the overall chart. That early pace carried into the race, where Alfredo rolled off 12th and methodically worked his way forward through one of the most chaotic NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races of the season.
With 10 cautions slowing the event for 39 laps, Pocono rewarded teams that stayed composed and executed under changing circumstances. Alfredo's group did exactly that. While others lost track position or got caught up in the race's repeated disruptions, Alfredo stayed in the mix and closed the afternoon with a top-10 finish that reflected both speed and race management.
Official results placed Alfredo sixth at the checkered flag, giving him a major run for a team that continues to punch above its weight. Viking Motorsports may be a smaller two-car operation, but what the organization is doing against much larger and better-established teams has been impressive. With its growing program and technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing, the No. 96 team continues to prove it can compete well beyond the expectations that usually come with a young organization.
The result also reinforced what the team showed earlier in the day. The speed was real, the execution matched it, and the finish reflected the level of performance the No. 96 group has been building toward. Now the focus shifts to next weekend's road-course event at Naval Base Coronado, where Alfredo and Viking Motorsports will look to carry that momentum into one of the most unique stops on the 2026 schedule.
About Anthony Alfredo
Anthony Alfredo is a professional stock car driver competing full time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Known to many fans as "Fast Pasta," Alfredo brings experience across NASCAR's top national divisions and continues to build his 2026 season with Viking Motorsports in the No. 96 Chevrolet.
About Big Rack Spirits
Big Rack Spirits is a flavored spirits brand built around an outdoors lifestyle and a passion for gathering with family and friends. The company offers a range of products and has built its brand around bold flavor profiles, strong identity, and a growing presence in motorsports through partnerships like its sponsorship of Anthony Alfredo's Pocono effort.
About Viking Motorsports
Viking Motorsports is a growing two-car team in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, fielding the No. 96 for Anthony Alfredo and the No. 99 for Parker Retzlaff. Built on performance and steady growth, Viking has quickly developed into a competitive standalone organization while also benefiting from a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing as it continues to establish itself against larger teams in the series.
About Naval Base Coronado
Naval Base Coronado will host NASCAR's June 19-21, 2026 race weekend in San Diego, California, marking the sport's first event on an active military base. The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will compete on a 3.4-mile, 16-turn road course that will provide one of the most distinctive challenges of the season.
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