Alfredo Charges to Top-Five Finish at EchoPark Speedway

By Race Face Staff | July 12, 2026

HAMPTON, Ga. (July 12, 2026) – Anthony Alfredo and the No. 96 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet team capitalized on a wild night of racing Saturday at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, GA, earning a hard-fought fifth-place finish in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250.

Alfredo started 17th and methodically worked his way through the field, keeping the Buddy's-backed Viking Motorsports Chevrolet in contention throughout a race defined by attrition, strategy, and a frantic double-overtime finish. While he did not score stage points in either Stage 1 or Stage 2, Alfredo avoided the late-race incidents that eliminated many of the race's top contenders, positioning himself for one of his strongest finishes of the 2026 season.

The top-five effort earned Alfredo 32 championship points and moved him to 423 points on the season, placing him 16th in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series standings following Race 21 of 33. With only three races remaining before the Chase field is finalized, the Atlanta performance provides valuable momentum as the No. 96 team looks to close out the regular season on a high note.

In a race that featured four red flags, 13 caution periods, and multiple overtime restarts, Alfredo's patience, consistency, and clean execution paid dividends. The result marked another positive step forward for Viking Motorsports as the team continues to build momentum during the second half of the season.

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series now takes an off weekend before returning to action Saturday, July 25, at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The regular season concludes with races at Iowa Speedway and Daytona International Speedway before the Chase begins.

About Anthony Alfredo

Anthony Alfredo is a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver for Viking Motorsports, piloting the No. 96 Chevrolet. A second-generation racer with experience across NASCAR's national touring series, Alfredo has earned a reputation for consistency, determination, and strong relationships with fans and partners. Whether competing on superspeedways, short tracks, road courses, or intermediate tracks, Alfredo continues to establish himself as one of the sport's most respected young competitors. Learn more at www.AnthonyAlfredo.com.

About Viking Motorsports

Viking Motorsports is a professional NASCAR organization committed to building competitive race teams while developing talented drivers and delivering value to its partners. Competing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, the organization combines experienced personnel, quality equipment, and a relentless work ethic in pursuit of top finishes throughout the season.