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Alpha Prime Racing Names Lavar Scott Full-Time Driver of No. 45 for 2026

The 22-year-old secures the seat following consecutive ARCA runner-up finishes.

Overview

  • Alpha Prime Racing announced Monday that Lavar Scott will run his rookie NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season full-time in 2026 in the No. 45.
  • Scott will be paired at the team with veteran Brennan Poole, who returns to drive the No. 44.
  • Reports indicate Scott is expected to contest the full 33-race schedule beginning at Daytona in February.
  • He made two O’Reilly starts with Alpha Prime in 2025, finishing 28th at Dover and 19th at World Wide Technology Raceway.
  • The team says sponsorship and personnel details for Scott’s 2026 effort will be announced at a later date.