The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Viking Motorsports are expanding their "Fentanyl Free America" initiative to two additional NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races, aiming to raise awareness about fentanyl prevention and save lives. This expansion follows a successful initial collaboration at the Texas Motor Speedway.
The No. 99 Fentanyl Free America Chevrolet, driven by Parker Retzlaff, will compete at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, August 28, 2026, and at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 10, 2026. The announcement coincides with National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat synthetic opioid deaths, which saw a decline of over 10,000 from 2024 to 2025.
Administrator Terry Cole emphasized the initiative's reach, saying, "The response we saw in Texas proved what we already believed: NASCAR fans are passionate, engaged, and ready to stand up for their communities. Continuing this work at Daytona and Charlotte allows us to reach hundreds of thousands of fans with this critical message." Jeremy Lange, General Manager of Viking Motorsports, added, "The NASCAR community showed up – not just to watch a race, but to be part of a movement."
Since its launch in 2025, the Fentanyl Free America initiative has led to the seizure of over 32 million fentanyl pills and 12,300 pounds of fentanyl powder, representing an estimated 298 million potentially deadly doses. Parker Retzlaff expressed his honor in participating, stating, "Knowing that the message on the car can genuinely save lives puts everything in perspective." The campaign combines enforcement with prevention, reaching a broad audience of race fans and families.