Viking Motorsports Bringing 'Banana Ball' to Xfinity Series at Indianapolis

The CW Network and the Savannah Bananas have partnered with Viking Motorsports, bringing the spirit of “Banana Ball” to the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 26.

Matt DiBenedetto’s Savannah Bananas and CW-themed No. 99 Chevrolet for Viking Motorsports will celebrate the live broadcast television debut for the Savannah Bananas. That will air on The CW on Sunday, July 27 at 3 p.m. ET from a sold-out Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, where the Bananas will face the Texas Tailgaters.

DiBenedetto will also attend the game in Philadelphia and throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

“We’re thrilled to bring the excitement of the Savannah Bananas to NASCAR fans with this one-of-a-kind collaboration,” said Mike Perman, Senior Vice President, CW Sports. “Partnering with Viking Motorsports allows us to engage a passionate and loyal sports audience ahead of the Bananas’ broadcast debut on The CW.”

“We’re honored to represent The CW and the Savannah Bananas on track at Indianapolis,” said Don Sackett, owner of Viking Motorsports. “This partnership is a perfect reflection of what Viking Motorsports is all about—pushing boundaries, engaging fans, and having fun doing it. We’re excited to help bring the energy of Banana Ball to the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Matt behind the wheel.”

Founded in 2016, the Savannah Bananas have revolutionized the baseball experience with choreographed dances, flaming bats, celebratory antics, and nonstop surprises. With over 9.8 million followers on TikTok, the Bananas have surpassed every team in MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL in social reach. Every game at Savannah’s historic Grayson Stadium has sold out since their inception.

The partnership continues The CW’s commitment to its growing sports presence. Along with the NASCAR Xfinity Series, The CW’s sports offerings include WWE NXT, Grand Slam Track, AVP beach volleyball, ACC and Pac-12 football, and PBA professional bowling beginning in 2026.

The Savannah Bananas/The CW No. 99 competes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 26. Coverage begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW.

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