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Beard Motorsports Taps Anthony Alfredo, DUDE Wipes for 2026 Daytona 500 Qualifying Bid

The family-run No. 62 Chevrolet returns with ECR Engines and crew chief Darren Shaw as an open entry that must race its way into the field.

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Overview

  • The team confirmed an attempt to qualify for the Feb. 15 Daytona 500, launching its ninth NASCAR Cup Series season.
  • Alfredo seeks a third Daytona 500 start after racing in 2021 and 2024 and failing to qualify last year.
  • DUDE Wipes is back as primary sponsor, with co-founder Ryan Meegan praising the ongoing partnership with Alfredo and the team.
  • Beard Motorsports remains led by Linda Beard with Amie Beard-Deja and Mark Beard Jr., retaining Darren Shaw atop the pit box.
  • The No. 62 will use ECR Engines, and Alfredo brings strong superspeedway form including two Talladega top-10s and a full-time ride in NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with Viking Motorsports.