
Viking Motorsports’ Underdog Surge in the O’Reilly Series
From a 20‑person roster to top‑five finishes and a Chase berth, Viking Motorsports is redefining what a small team can achieve in NASCAR’s O’Reilly Series.
Aug 6, 2026
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Don Sackett across Nascar.

From a 20‑person roster to top‑five finishes and a Chase berth, Viking Motorsports is redefining what a small team can achieve in NASCAR’s O’Reilly Series.

Recent podium finishes and a two‑car expansion highlight Viking Motorsports' rapid ascent in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driven by strategic vision and key partnerships.

Viking Motorsports' recent fourth‑ and fifth‑place finishes at Sonoma, built on equipment once owned by Kaulig Racing and bolstered by a partnership with Richard Childress Racing, contrast sharply with Ford's limited success this season.