NASCAR Xfinity Series driver will need a new ride in 2026
Parker Retzlaff ran his debut Xfinity Series season in 2023 with Jordan Anderson Racing. For 2025, he made the move to Alpha Prime Racing.
For 2026, Retzlaff will be moving in a different direction. The announcement was made after the championship race in Phoenix.
The 22-year-old has collected four top-5’s and 15 top-10’s in 107 Xfinity starts. In 2024, he ran two NASCAR Cup Series races, finishing 35th at Richmond and 7th at Daytona.
Parker Retzlaff comments
“As I am closing out my third full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series season, I would like to announce that I will not be returning to Alpha Prime Racing in 2026,” Retzlaff stated via X.
“I can’t thank Tommy Joe Martins, Caesar Bacarella and Team Alpha Prime enough for giving me the opportunities this season and allowing me to continue to chase this dream of mine.”
“As a team we have a lot to be proud of. Achieving my career best of 2nd place at Rockingham & a lot of other stellar runs. Thank you for always showing up every weekend ready to be our best.”
“To my sponsors, supporters & team members, thank YOU for all your supportive encouragement while I piloted the #4 this year.”
“As this year is another chapter in my book & a stepping stone to my career, THANK YOU to everyone who helped me get to this point.”
“Our 2026 plans will be announced at a later date.”
