New NASCAR technical alliances have been announced this week.
Jeremy Clements Racing and Viking Motorsports both announced on Monday that they will have technical partners for the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity Series) campaign.
Haas Factory team will be partnering with Jeremy Clements, the driver and owner of the eponymous No. 51 team, coming of f the back of JCR's worst year as a full-time team.
“We’ve always fought hard as a single-car team," Clements said, "but this is a major opportunity for us, and partnering with the Haas Factory Team means a lot. We’re excited for what’s ahead!"
Viking confirm alliance
Meanwhile, Viking Motorsports – who recently announced Parker Retzlaff as their driver for next year – confirmed an alliance with Richard Childress Racing, with whom Jesse Love won the 2025 Xfinity Series drivers' title.
Per the team statement, Viking will gain access to the 'support network, operational resources, and collaborative processes' of the well-funded team.
Viking CEO Jeremy Lange said: “Forming this partnership with RCR represents another important step in our mission to continue improving and growing as a competitive team.
“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.”
