Viking Motorsports partnered with RSS Racing to compete on a part-time basis last season for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season before signing Matt DiBenedetto to compete full-time. Viking Motorsports, which opened last year, officially announces the return of DiBenedetto in 2025 Nazca Campaign through cinematic videos on social media.

Matt DiBenedetto will drive the No. 99 Chevrolet full-time, starting with the United Rentals 300 on February 15 at Daytona International Speedway. The upcoming season will be his first consecutive season as a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver.

The announcement video begins with footage of DiBenedetto working out when he gets a call from an unknown caller who tells him, “It’s time to make a decision.” He hops in his Chevrolet Camaro and goes to a race car shop. The store is owned by Viking Motorsports.

Watch DiBenedetto’s announcement video below:

In signing the veteran driver for 2025, Viking Motorsports team owner Don Sackett said in a team press release:

“We are excited to have Matt DiBenedetto join our team. Matt’s experience and racing savvy are exactly what we need to build the foundation for this team as we strive to build a strong performance in the Xfinity Series. His leadership on and off the track will be invaluable and we believe that together we can achieve great things.”

In December 2024, Viking Motorsports switched from Ford to Chevrolet and acquired Richard Childress Racingended its partnership with RSS Racing.

Matt DiBenedetto excited to return to Viking Motorsports in 2025

The 33-year-old Nevada City, Calif., native has competed in 28 NASCAR races Xfinity series games during the 2024 season. He had three top-10 finishes, with his best finish being seventh, a finish he achieved twice at Iowa Speedway and Michigan International Speedway. He ended the season in 26th place in the standings.

DiBenedetto expressed his excitement about working full-time with Viking Motorsports in 2025:

“I’m extremely excited to join Viking Motorsports full-time for the 2025 season. Viking Motorsports has a clear vision and tremendous potential, and I’m ready to get behind the wheel of the No. 99 Chevrolet. I believe we can achieve great things together,” I can’t wait to get on the track and get started.”

Watch Matt DiBenedetto perform as the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season kicks off on February 15 at Daytona International Speedway.