DiBenedetto returns for the 2025 season
DiBenedetto returns to the Viking Motorsports team for 2025
In April, Nevada City native Matt DiBenedetto made his debut for the Viking Motorsports team. It was recently announced that he will return to the team in 2025 and beyond.
“Guys, here’s the story. Sorry if it isn’t what you want to hear. Yes, we’re going Chevy. We’re getting some great tech from RCR. We realize it’s a crowded field with Chevy, but we have the best driver. If we build a solid team around the driver, we will be fine. We liked Toyota a lot. But JGR didn’t have an engine for us. They are sold out to other teams fully booked. Hard to get fast without an engine. Ford, SHR wanted $1.3 million per year for an alliance and we wouldn’t get any setup data, sim, or anything. Just a car delivered, so we learn nothing. That’s not a long-term sustainable plan. Plus, Ford can’t supply us with spare parts. We’re totally at the mercy of Haas for parts as a sole supplier. That isn’t good.”
DiBendetto finished the season with 393 points, securing the 26th spot in the standings. Throughout 28 races, DiBenedetto achieved three top-ten finishes: an 8th place in the AG-Pro 300 in April, a 7th place in the Hy-Ve Perk 250 in June, and another 7th place in the Cabo 250 in August. The Viking Motorsports driver also had four top-15 and twelve top-20 finishes.
DiBenedetto has raced in 97 Xfinity Series races and has five top-ten finishes. The Xfinity Series kicks off the 2025 season on February 15 with the United Rentals 300 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
