MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Viking Motorsports announced today that the organization will expand to a two-car NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series program for the 2026 season.

The team will field the newly established No. 96 Chevrolet, driven by Anthony Alfredo, with Josh Graham — who previously worked with Alfredo earlier in his career — returning as his crew chief as the pair reunite for another competitive run together.

This expansion marks a major step in the team’s evolution as Viking Motorsports enters its second full-time season at the national level. The move underscores the organization’s commitment to continued growth, performance, and long-term competitiveness.

Team owner Don Sackett expressed his enthusiasm for the team’s next phase:

“Expanding to a second full-time car is a major moment for our organization. Anthony brings experience, professionalism, and a tremendous work ethic that aligns perfectly with where Viking Motorsports is heading.

“Reuniting him with Josh gives us a strong foundation for this new team. Their chemistry, trust, and history together will help accelerate our growth and elevate our entire program.”

Alfredo, who joins Viking Motorsports with multiple years of NASCAR national series experience, is eager to reteam with Graham.

“I’m fired up to join Viking Motorsports and drive the No. 96 Chevrolet in 2026. Having the chance to work with Josh again is something I’m really excited about — we’ve had success together, and I know what we can accomplish as a team.

“You can see how much Viking is building and investing in its future. Being part of their expansion to a two-car program is a big opportunity, and I can’t wait to get going.”

The team will announce primary and associate partners for the No. 96 Chevrolet in the coming weeks.

About Viking Motorsports:

Founded in 2024 and based in Mooresville, North Carolina, Viking Motorsports competes full-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

Built on a foundation of performance, innovation, and relentless determination, the team is focused on delivering top-tier performance through precision engineering, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

With a fearless spirit and a drive to excel, Viking Motorsports continues to forge its legacy in one of motorsport’s most demanding arenas — delivering results for its fans, partners, and team members. Forged to Race.

For more information, please visit vikingmotorsports.racing and follow @VKNGMotorsports across social media platforms.

Source: Viking Motorsports

We’re expanding! @anthonyalfredo will pilot the number 96 for Viking Motorsports full time in 2026 with crew chief Josh Graham! ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/qA9A5XchpL

— Viking Motorsports (@VKNGMotorsports) December 4, 2025

NASCAR Driver Logan Misuraca

Florida native returns to her proving ground, bringing elite drafting skill and superspeedway confidence to Daytona’s biggest stage.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, December 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Rising NASCAR talent and Florida native Logan Misuraca is officially returning to the track where it all began, as she is set to compete in the ARCA Menards Series 200 at Daytona International Speedway to open the 2026 ARCA National Series season. Misuraca will pilot the No. 85 Orlando Health Ford Fusion with City Garage Motorsports.

A racer since just four years old, Misuraca has built her career from the ground up — from quarter midgets and karts to stock cars — through relentless determination, entirely sponsor-funded efforts, and a reputation for thriving under pressure. Unlike many drivers with family-funded backing, Misuraca continues to actively seek partnerships with brands that believe in her talent, work ethic, and long-term vision as she climbs the NASCAR ladder.

Beyond the track, Misuraca is also the founder of 1 in a Million, a mental health and motivation initiative created to support athletes and individuals facing adversity, as well as the creator of Drive Dollars, an educational platform that teaches grassroots racers how to secure sponsorships, build their brand, and create sustainable racing careers.

Daytona International Speedway holds deep personal significance for Misuraca. Through her time at NASCAR Racing Experience, where she logged daily laps at Daytona, the high banks became her training ground — shaping her race instincts, comfort in traffic, and mastery of pack racing.

“Daytona has always felt like home to me,” said Misuraca. “With my experience in the draft and at high speeds, this is the perfect place to showcase my skillset as we open the ARCA National Series season. Being a Florida local returning to my favorite race weekend of the year makes this moment even more special.”

Misuraca’s 2026 Daytona return carries added weight, as her last start at the superspeedway came in 2023, followed by seasons spent grinding to secure the sponsorship funding required to return to competition at the national level.

“To be back at Daytona in 2026 after everything it took to secure my return is incredibly meaningful,” Misuraca added. “Every race I compete in represents countless hours of outreach, pitching, and persistence behind the scenes.”

Misuraca returns to the superspeedway with gratitude and momentum as she continues to break barriers for women in motorsports.

“I’m incredibly grateful to City Garage Motorsports, Stuart, Mike, and Ryan for trusting me with this opportunity and believing in what I bring to the track,” she added. “This is bigger than just a race — it’s about representing the Female First and Girl Power initiative, building opportunities for women in the sport, and proving that we belong at the front of the field.”

Alongside Misuraca’s Daytona start, CGM will field Becca Monnopoli and Quinn Davis in the ARCA East Series in the No. 85 and No. 5, further strengthening the team’s commitment to women in racing.

“I’m so proud of Becca and Quinn and excited to watch what they accomplish this season,” Misuraca said. “Every lap they run opens doors for the next generation of girls in our sport.”

With Daytona as both her proving ground and homecoming — and with momentum building on and off the track through racing, advocacy, and education — Logan Misuraca enters 2026 ready to make a statement on one of motorsports’ biggest stages.

Stay tuned for more announcements throughout the 2026 season.

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A NASCAR driver who once won at Talladega and Daytona has died.

JR Motorsports announced the death Michael Annett on Friday. He was 39. Cause of death was not revealed.

A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Annett made 436 combined starts across NASCAR’s three national touring series, most prominently in the Xfinity Series where he made 321 starts.

Annett earned his career-best achievement in 2019, winning the series’ season-opening race at the famed Daytona International Speedway.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Annett family with the passing of our friend Michael Annett,” JR Motorsports said on X. “Michael was a key member of JRM from 2017 until he retired in 2021 and was an important part in turning us into the four-car organization we remain today.”

Annett was also a two-time winner in the ARCA Menards Series, riding into victory lane at Talladega Superspeedway in 2007 before winning the 2008 series opener at Daytona.

“NASCAR is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former NASCAR driver Michael Annett,” NASCAR said in a statement. “Michael was a respected competitor whose determination, professionalism, and positive spirit were felt by everyone in the garage. Throughout his career, he represented our sport with integrity and the passion of a true racer. NASCAR extends its condolences to Michael’s family and many friends.”

Rochester Hills native Brad Keselowski, 2010 Xfinity champion and 2012 Cup champion, sent out a tribute this week.

“Michael was an up-and-comer at the same time I was and he was looking really good,” Keselowski, co-owner of RFK Racing, wrote. “In the end, life took us different paths and all of us who knew him and the talent he had are sad to see him go.”

Before racing, Annett had a hockey career as a defenseman on the United States Hockey League’s Waterloo Black Hawks, but his small stature (5′10″, 180 pounds) made playing at higher levels unlikely.

Frankie Muniz is returning to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for another full-time campaign in 2026.

The 40-year-old Hollywood actor, who is very well-known for his roles on such productions as ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ and ‘Agent Cody Banks’, will continue his latest endeavor of competing full-time in one of NASCAR’s National Series.

During a special appearance on FOX and Friends on Monday (December 8), Muniz confirmed that he would pilot the No. 33 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026, driving for the newly-rebranded Team Reaume.

Aerial Titans and Morgan & Morgan will both serve as major sponsorship partners for Muniz during the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign. Additional partners will be announced at a later date.

In addition to his 25-race schedule in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Muniz, a native of Scottsdale, Arizona, is adding something new to the fray: competing full-time in the SRO GT4 America Series with co-driver Tyler Stone.

Following his announcement on Monday morning, Muniz posted to social media with a message for his fans, saying “I thought I was done. I really did. I hung up the helmet, said ‘that’s a wrap’ on racing… then realized I’ve got may too much unfinished business on track.”

For the multi-talented Muniz, his journey to become a full-time driver at NASCAR’s National Series level began in 2023 when he partnered with Rette Jones Racing. Together, Muniz and RJR contested the entire 20-race ARCA Menards Series campaign and finished fourth in points on the strength of one top-five and 11 top-10s.

The following season, Muniz tried a little bit of everything — running two ARCA Menards Series events for Rette Jones Racing, three NASCAR Xfinity Series events for Joey Gase Motorsports, and four NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events for Reaume Brothers Racing.

Muniz then made the decision to compete full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2025, taking over the reins of the No. 33 Ford F-150. While it was a massive learning curve for the rookie driver, the season did include some bright spots, like a top-10 in the season-opener at Daytona and a top-15 at Michigan after restarting inside the top-five late in the race.

At the tail-end of his rookie campaign, Muniz ended up missing four NASCAR Truck Series events after he suffered a distal radius fracture in his wrist, after an accident while attempting to change a battery in a Ring camera in his backyard.

The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign will begin at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 13 at 7:30 PM ET on FS1, NASCAR Radio Network, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

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When you look at the landscape of young talent rising through the ranks of American motorsports, some names stand apart from the rest. They have that undeniable spark, the kind that makes you sit up and pay attention during a Saturday night dirt race or a Sunday afternoon asphalt showdown. Gavan Boschele is one of those names.

In a move that feels less like a gamble and more like a declaration of intent, Nitro Motorsports has officially signed Boschele for a 15-race schedule in the 2026 ARCA Menards Series. For those of us who have watched this kid wheel everything from karts to sprint cars, this announcement isn’t just news; it’s the next logical chapter in a story that’s been writing itself at breakneck speed.

Boschele Brings A Versatile Background To ARCA

It is rare to find a driver who can hop between disciplines with the ease of flipping a light switch, but Boschele has made a habit of doing exactly that. His resume reads like a wishlist for any team owner looking for raw, adaptable talent. We are talking about a driver who has cut his teeth on dirt ovals, mastered the precision of pavement, and battled in the trenches of national karting.

At just 17 years old, the Mooresville, N.C. native has already racked up numbers that would make veterans jealous. With 371 career wins and 31 championships, Boschele isn’t just participating; he is dominating. This versatility is exactly what Nick Tucker, co-owner of Nitro Motorsports, was looking for.

“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Gavan to our ARCA program for 2026,” Tucker said. “He’s one of the most naturally gifted young racers we’ve worked with fast on dirt, fast on pavement, and adaptable in anything he sits in.”

Tucker hit on a key point there: adaptability. In the ARCA Menards Series, where track conditions change lap by lap, and the schedule throws everything from short tracks to superspeedways at you, the ability to adjust is what separates the contenders from the pack.

A History Of Breaking Records

To understand why the hype around Boschele is real, you have to look at the timeline. He didn’t just win. He won early and often. He was a four-time USAC Quarter Midget National Champion. He snagged the Micro Swift WKA Bridgestone National win in 2018.

But it was when he stepped into bigger machinery that people really started to take notice. At 14, he became the second-youngest victor in the history of the Tulsa Shootout, claiming the Stock Non-Wing title. That is not a race you win by luck. That is a race you win by having ice water in your veins when the pressure is at its absolute peak.

He followed that up by becoming the youngest winner ever in the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Then came the sprint cars, where he became the youngest-ever USCS Rookie of the Year. The kid has won at legendary venues like the Talladega Short Track and Spoon River. If there is a steering wheel involved, chances are Boschele has figured out how to get it to victory lane.

The Nitro Motorsports Connection

This partnership runs deeper than a typical contract signing. Boschele and Nick Tucker go way back, all the way to when Gavan was just a seven-year-old kid with big dreams and a heavy right foot.

“Since I was 7 years old, Nick and I have had a lot of success racing together,” Boschele shared. “I’m grateful for the trust and ready for the challenge. Stepping into ARCA with Nitro and Toyota isn’t pressure, it’s opportunity.”

That quote right there tells you everything you need to know about his mindset. Where others might see the weight of expectation, Boschele sees an open door. Reuniting with Tucker at this level adds a layer of comfort and chemistry that you simply cannot buy. They know how to communicate, they know what the other needs to succeed, and that head start is going to be crucial when the green flag drops at Daytona.

Looking Ahead To The 2026 Season

The 2026 season kicks off in February at the World Center of Racing, Daytona International Speedway. It is the biggest stage in the sport, and for a young driver, it can be intimidating. But looking at what Boschele has achieved so far, it is hard to imagine he will be anything other than ready.

Nitro Motorsports has been building a powerhouse program, developing a pipeline of drivers and refining its equipment to compete at the front. By adding a talent like Boschele to the roster, they are signaling that they aren’t just here to fill the field—they are here to chase trophies.

Final Thoughts

As we wait for the team to unveil more details about partners and paint schemes in the coming weeks, one thing is certain: 2026 is shaping up to be a breakout year. Gavan Boschele has spent his life preparing for this moment, and if history is any indication, he won’t be lifting off the throttle anytime soon.