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Kaulig Racing CEO reveals Viking Motorsports' key advantage in NASCAR

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:44 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Kaulig Racing CEO reveals Viking Motorsports' key advantage in NASCAR

Summary

At Sonoma, Viking Motorsports achieved surprising finishes with Anthony Alfredo and Parker Retzlaff placing fourth and fifth, respectively. Chris Rice, Kaulig Racing's CEO, disclosed that these drivers were using former Kaulig cars, which contributed to their performance. Viking's recent transition to Chevrolet and acquisition of technical support from Richard Childress Racing bolstered their capabilities. Rice expressed satisfaction that Kaulig's previous assets are still competitive. Following these developments, Viking now sits in a promising position for the rest of the NASCAR season.

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By the Numbers

•Viking Motorsports finished fourth and fifth at the Sonoma O’Reilly series.
•Rice confirmed Viking's use of former Kaulig cars for their recent success.
•Viking transitioned to Chevrolet and secured technical support from RCR.
•Rice commented on Viking's developments impacting larger teams like Ford.

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What they're saying

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NASCAR’s Viking Motorsports had no business finishing fourth and fifth at Sonoma in the O’Reilly series. In just its third season, the team was racing against the likes of JR Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing on one of the most technical road courses on the schedule.
— Yahoo Sports

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