TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 23: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield/IHOP Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 23, 2022 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 23: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield/IHOP Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 23, 2022 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Aric Almirola Loses Engineer for Texas; Fails Pre-Qualifying Inspection Multiple Times

Pre-qualifying inspection in the NASCAR Cup Series garage is complete.

The No. 10 car failed twice, lost pit selection and engineer James Kimbrough has been ejected.

There were no other issues.

— NASCAR —