Aric Almirola and the #43 Air Force Ford team look to repeat last years speed in the Coca-Cola 600. Almirola and team won the pole in last years 600-mile event and finished 16th in his Charlotte Motor Speedway debut. In just his second start at the 1.5-mile track, Almirola started 15th and drove to the 12th position. The United States Air Force will adorn the hood of the #43 Ford this weekend. This will mark the 13th consecutive season the Air Force has been involved in NASCAR, five of which were with Richard Petty Motorsports. Charlotte Motor Speedway has many events that include the Air Force, as well as other branches of the military, as the sport works to give back during this patriotic weekend.( RPM ), see an image of the Air Force scheme on the #43 Team Schemes page .
