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Viking Motorsports Seals RCR Technical Alliance for 2026 Season

The partnership gives the No. 99 program access to RCR engineering plus ECR engines to accelerate its climb.

Overview

  • Viking confirmed a 2026 technical partnership with Richard Childress Racing for its NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series entry.
  • Parker Retzlaff remains set to drive the team’s No. 99 Chevrolet next season.
  • Viking says it will tap RCR’s support network, operational resources, and collaborative processes, with ECR engines powering its cars.
  • RCR’s Danny Lawrence pledged to provide resources that mirror what has driven the organization’s success, underscoring a formal commitment of support.
  • The move follows a modest 2025 for Viking’s No. 99 (one top-five, one top-10) and comes on a day of new alliances across the series, including Jeremy Clements Racing pairing with Haas.