Anthony Alfredo will once again partner with Beard Motorsports in an effort to lock into the field for the Great American Race. Carrying sponsorship from DUDE Wipes, Alfredo and Beard Motorsports will be paired together for the third consecutive season at Daytona International Speedway, and this will kick off the No. 62 team’s ninth season of competition in the NASCAR Cup Series ranks.
“There is nothing like being in Daytona Beach in February for the Daytona 500,” said Amie Beard-Deja, executive vice president of Beard Motorsports, in a press release. “Our family and everyone at Beard Motorsports take pride in our NASCAR program and being part of this community. And when we go to the track, whether it’s Daytona, Talladega, or another track, we go with the intention of performing well and contending for wins.”
The Beard team is confident in the abilities that Alfredo possesses at superspeedway tracks such as Daytona.
“The work Anthony (Alfredo) puts into his craft and his skill in the superspeedway races align with the goals we have for our racing program,” Beard-Deja added. “He and Darren (Shaw) have developed a great working relationship, so our expectations for Daytona are very high.”
Alfredo, 26, is elated to have another opportunity at making the field for the Daytona 500. If the Ridgefield, CT native can lock into the field for the Daytona 500, it’ll mark his third career start in the Great American Race.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to compete in the 2026 Daytona 500 with Beard Motorsports and DUDE Wipes,” Alfredo said. “Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series is always a thrill, but that feeling is amplified when it comes to the Daytona 500. It’s an iconic race, and a win in that race places a driver in elite company. I’m thankful for the opportunity the Beard family gives me, and a win in the Great American Race would be an amazing way to thank them.”
DUDE Wipes, which is a longtime supporter of Alfredo, is thankful for the opportunity to showcase its brand on a stage with the bright lights of the Daytona 500.
“We are thrilled to be part of the upcoming Daytona 500 with Beard Motorsports and Anthony,” said Ryan Meegan, co-founder of DUDE Wipes. “The work Anthony puts into racing and to representing our brand is unmatched. We consider him part of the family. He’s a big fan of our products, probably even more so since becoming a dad late last year. Being a part of the Daytona 500 starting field with Anthony is a great way to start 2026.”
In 43 career starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, Alfredo has secured two top-10 finishes, both at Talladega Superspeedway, a superspeedway-style track similar to Daytona International Speedway. Alfredo will look to wear the Cinderella glass slipper in a few weeks at Daytona.
