By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer
NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo will join Richard Childress Racing’s championship winning NASCAR Xfinity Series program for the 2020 season. Alfredo will share the driving duties of the No. 21 Chevrolet Camaro with Myatt Snider.
“It’s an honor to have the opportunity to compete in the Xfinity Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2020,” said Anthony Alfredo in a team press release. “It’s every racer’s dream to drive for such an iconic organization like RCR. I’m very thankful for everyone that has helped put this together, including my family, friends and our partners. This is a career-making opportunity for me, and I plan to take full advantage of it.”
20-year old Alfredo is one of NASCAR’s rising starts having made 13 starts in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series in 2019 for DGR-Crosley.
The Connecticut native earned two top-10 finishes in that span with a best finish of eighth coming in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway back in May.
Prior to his time in the Truck Series, Alfredo spent 2018 competing full-time in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series finding victory lane at South Boston Speedway. At the conclusion of the 2018 season, Alfredo found himself fifth in the championship point standings having earned four top-five and nine top-10 finishes.
“I’ve watched Anthony drive in the Truck Series this past season and I’m certain he’ll do well in our Xfinity Series cars,” said Richard Childress, chairman and CEO of Richard Childress Racing in a team press release. “RCR has had a lot of success over the years producing young, talented drivers through our development program. I believe that Anthony will fit right into that same mold.”