Driver: Anthony Alfredo Primary Partner(s): DUDE Wipes Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott 2025 Driver Points Position: 22nd 2025 Owner Points Position: 24th Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing Notes of Interest: ● Year Two, Full Throttle: In January, Young’s Motorsports announced that NASCAR Xfinity Series veteran Anthony Alfredo would compete full-time for the team in its second year of Xfinity Series competition. Alfredo is driving the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro for the entire 33-race schedule, which continues this Saturday afternoon with the Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. ● About Anthony: A popular driver, Alfredo, a native of Ridgefield, Connecticut, joins Young’s Motorsports with an array of Motorsports experience, including starts in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, respectively. The 2025 season will mark Alfredo’s fourth full-time Xfinity Series campaign, and he joins the Mooresville, N.C.-based team after spending the 2024 season with Our Motorsports. The 25-year-old finished 15th in the 2024 Xfinity Series driver standings, highlighted by a Dash 4 Cash victory at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway. He added two more top-five finishes and seven top-10s to his career totals, further strengthening his résumé across 140 Xfinity Series starts. ● All-Aboard!: For the 23rd of 33 Xfinity Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back DUDE Wipes as the primary partner on the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for the 82-lap race on Saturday afternoon. DUDE Wipes is the flagship product of DUDE Products, a men’s hygiene company that was founded in 2012 by lifelong friends in Chicago. The U.S.-based company introduced DUDE Wipes as the first flushable wipe for adults, marketed as a better hygiene solution to dry toilet paper. The brand is available online and in 20,000 stores nationwide, including Walmart, Target and Amazon. Watkins Glen marks the 12th race where DUDE Wipes has served as the anchor partner on the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet this season. ● Anthony Alfredo NASCAR Xfinity Series Watkins Glen International Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Mission 200 at The Glen will mark Anthony Alfredo’s fourth Xfinity Series trip to the Finger Lakes of New York. In his previous three starts at the 2.45-mile road course, Alfredo’s best result came during the 2022 edition of the Sunoco Go Rewards 200 at The Glen, where he earned a track-best 18th after starting 26th, while driving for Our Motorsports. Overall, he holds an Xfinity Series average finish of 27.7 at the seven-turn New York road course. In addition to his three NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, Alfredo has also had a lone NASCAR Cup Series start at Watkins Glen International in 2021, finishing 26th after starting 31st for Frow Row Motorsports in the 90-lap Go Bowling at The Glen. 23 races into the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season — with just 10 remaining — Anthony Alfredo and the Young’s Motorsports No. 42 team remain laser-focused on one mission: mounting a late-summer charge toward the Playoffs. This weekend, that journey winds through the iconic turns of Watkins Glen International — one of the most revered road courses in all of motorsports. Known for its high-speed corners, elevation changes, and unforgiving layout, The Glen presents a different kind of test: precision, poise, and road course mastery. A breakthrough victory at Watkins Glen wouldn’t just ignite the team’s Playoff push — it would send a clear message to the rest of the Xfinity field and mark a defining moment in the momentum Alfredo and the No. 42 group have been building all season long. Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race is more than just another stop on the schedule — it’s a showcase of strategy, rhythm and resilience on one of the sport’s most demanding road courses. Alfredo knows the opportunity ahead is significant. The weekend kicks off on Friday with a full day of action, highlighted by the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series doubleheader — a rare road course treat featuring rising stars and seasoned veterans tackling The Glen’s 2.45-mile layout. Then on Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series takes center stage to close out the weekend with another marquee road course battle, marking the 11th event in the second leg of the regular season and building momentum toward the Playoffs, which launch at the end of the month. For Alfredo and the No. 42 team, every lap through the Finger Lakes countryside could bring them one step closer to the postseason. And should they find Victory Lane on Saturday, it wouldn’t just be a win — it would be a powerful statement in their Playoff pursuit. ● Anthony Alfredo Xfinity Series Career Stats: Entering Watkins Glen, Alfredo has 140 NASCAR Xfinity Series races to his credit, earning a career-best third-place finish twice, most recently at Talladega Superspeedway after starting 11th in the 2024 edition of the Ag-Pro 300 for Our Motorsports. Since 2020, he has earned one pole, five top-five, and 23 top-10 finishes and has an average finish of 20.0. ● Iowa Speedway | Hy-Vee Perks 250 Race Recap: The NASCAR Xfinity Series made its lone Midwest visit to Iowa Speedway, taking on the iconic 0.875-mile oval for 250 laps of short track intensity, strategy and survival — all under the watchful eyes of a packed crowd in the heart of corn country. The weekend began with promise for Anthony Alfredo and the No. 42 Wilde Protein Chips Chevrolet team, as the Young’s Motorsports driver showed solid pace in Saturday’s practice session at the Fastest Short Track on the Planet. Momentum continued in time trials, where Alfredo secured a 19th-place starting position. From the drop of the green flag, Alfredo — like much of the field — found overtaking difficult, but remained determined to gain ground. After finishing Stage 1 in 21st, crew chief Andrew Abbott and the team went to work on adjustments ahead of Stage 2. The car responded well early in the run, but Alfredo’s progress was disrupted when contact from another competitor sent the No. 42 Chevrolet into a spin. Fortunately, Alfredo avoided significant damage. With his forward charge halted, Alfredo spent the remainder of the race recovering ground and salvaging what he could from the day. The team ultimately took the checkered flag in 26th. Now 22 races into the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, Alfredo and the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports team remain focused and forward-looking as they approach the homestretch. With the summer stretch winding down, every lap, every adjustment and every finish carries added weight as they chase a breakthrough historic win — one that could launch them into the Playoffs and shift the momentum in their favor. ● Calling the Shots: Guiding Alfredo as crew chief of the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott. On Saturday, he will be crew chief in his 152nd NASCAR Xfinity Series race. In his previous 151 races, he has four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes. The season’s 23rd race will be his fifth tango at Watkins Glen International as crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. ● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen International: This weekend’s Mission 200 at The Glen will mark Young’s Motorsports’ second NASCAR Xfinity Series appearance at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. Last summer, rookie Leland Honeyman Jr. finished an impressive 16th after starting 32nd on the lead lap in a very competitive race that finished under caution. The Mooresville, N.C.-based team is no stranger to Watkins Glen International. Since 2021, Young’s Motorsports has entered one NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at the track, earning a best track finish of 12th with veteran driver Kaz Grala at the wheel in the 2021 edition of the United Rentals 176 at The Glen. In the team’s history, they have participated in eight previous NASCAR Xfinity Series road course races, earning an average finishing position of 23.0. ● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series History: Since entering the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 55 starts and maintains an average starting position of 25.7 and an average finish of 23.4. ● Follow on Social Media: For more on Anthony Alfredo, please visit AnthonyAlfredo.com, like him on Facebook (Anthony Alfredo Racing), follow him on Instagram (@anthonyalfredo) and X | Twitter (@anthonyalfredo). For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports). Anthony Alfredo Pre-Race Quotes: On Watkins Glen International: “Watkins Glen International is a really cool road course and a beautiful part of the country. “It has been a challenging track for me as far as results over the past couple of years, but I’m looking forward to rebounding there with my Young’s Motorsports team.” On Preparation for Watkins Glen International: “I’ve been turning extra laps on the simulator in preparation for this weekend. It is the next best option to being on the race track. “Car positioning through the esses is so important to maximizing speed and carrying momentum down the back straightaway into the bus stop. I’ve been practicing that a lot on the simulator.” On Watkins Glen International’s Most Unique Trait: “Watkins Glen is a very fast road course with a lot of grip. Carrying momentum around the track as well as managing your brakes is most important, but can be difficult.” On Keys to Success at Watkins Glen International: “Track position will be prominent this weekend, but there was some calamity in this race last year, so staying out of trouble and keeping the car clean will also be key to a strong finish.” On Watkins Glen International Performance Expectations: “We have had speed to run in the top-10 on road courses and although Watkins Glen is quite a bit different than most, that is my goal heading into this weekend.” On Iowa Speedway Finish: “Iowa is a fun track, but unfortunately, we were behind after getting spun out and being down a set of tires the remainder of the race. “Because they didn’t repave the whole surface, the racing groove is very narrow and it’s difficult to pass. It would be a phenomenal race if we could use all of the different lanes that used to be available. “We certainly made the best of our situation, and we will regroup for Watkins Glen this weekend.” On Goals for the Second Half of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season: “We have had a lot of ups and downs throughout the first half of the race season, but I’m confident we can recover by bringing fast cars to the track and executing well throughout this second half. “We need more top-10s and a couple of top-fives before the end of the season. Ideally, winning just one race before the Playoffs is our ultimate goal because it would completely save our season.” |