SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #99 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet, drivesduring qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway on July 11, 2025 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #99 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet, drivesduring qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway on July 11, 2025 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Viking Motorsports enhances alliance with Richard Childress Racing for 2026 season

Viking Motorsports today announced an enhanced technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) designed to support the team’s ongoing competitive development within the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

The collaboration gives Viking Motorsports access to RCR’s support network, operational resources, and collaborative processes, all intended to assist the continued development of the team’s program. Viking Motorsports will continue to utilize ECR Engines, providing the team with the same proven power that drives many of NASCAR’s top-performing teams.

“Forming this partnership with RCR represents another important step in our mission to continue improving and growing as a competitive team,” said Jeremy Lange, General Manager of Viking Motorsports. “Our foundation is built on hard work, teamwork, and determination — and with RCR’s engineering expertise and ECR engines supporting our program, we’re gaining the tools and knowledge to take the next step forward. This partnership truly embodies what it means to be Forged to Race.”

Danny Lawrence, Vice President, Alliance Operations / Director, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Program for RCR, added:

“We’re proud to work with Viking Motorsports and help provide many of the same resources that have contributed to RCR’s long term success in motorsports. Their commitment to excellence and relentless drive align perfectly with our philosophy. We look forward to seeing Viking Motorsports continue to grow stronger and more competitive each week.”

This enhanced technical partnership underscores Viking Motorsports’ long-term commitment to building a championship-caliber program through innovation, technology, and teamwork. It represents another milestone in the team’s rise from a determined new entry to a respected force within the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series garage.

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