NASCAR outfit Viking Motorsports has revealed two major partnerships ahead of the 2026 campaign.
It's an exciting time for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series team, which has expanded from a one-car operation to two ahead of this upcoming campaign.
Running another car across the season will naturally require a lot more resources, with an official team statement now confirming that partnerships with Dude Wipes and Funkaway will anchor their expansion.
Both of the new partners will be on full display at the season opener at Daytona International Speedway next month, with Dude Wipes set to continue its long-standing relationship with Anthony Alfredo on his No. 96 Chevrolet, acting as primary sponsor at 10 races this campaign.
Meanwhile, Funkaway has extended its partnership with Parker Retzlaff for a fifth season and will be on the No. 99 Chevrolet for 'multiple' events this year.
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Viking Motorsports lands Dude Wipes and Funkaway
“We are incredibly excited to welcome DUDE Wipes and FUNKAWAY to the Viking Motorsports family,” said Jeremy Lange, General Manager of Viking Motorsports.
“To have two partners with such deep roots in NASCAR and long-standing loyalty to Anthony and Parker speaks volumes about the character of our drivers and the potential of our program.
"We are honored to carry these brands on track and look forward to a successful season ahead.”
Partner reaction
Elsewhere, Dude Wipes co-founder and CMO Ryan Meegan said: “We have built something truly special with Anthony over the last seven years, and it’s been incredible to watch him grow as a driver while our brand has grown alongside him.
“Viking Motorsports is building a serious program, and we are thrilled to be part of this next chapter with Anthony and the No. 96 team. We can’t wait to get down to Daytona and keep the momentum rolling.”
Meanwhile, Funkaway president Kyle Bolke added: "Parker has been a fantastic ambassador for Funkaway since day one, and it is exciting to see him take this next step with Viking Motorsports.
“Our partnership has always been about performance and reliability - values that Parker demonstrates every time he gets behind the wheel.
"We are proud to be on the No. 99 car at Daytona to start our fifth season together.”
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