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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - JULY 29: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, sits in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on July 29, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - JULY 29: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, sits in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on July 29, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Aric Almirola needs to decide 2024 plans soon

Aric Almirola says Stewart-Haas Racing needs to know his 2024 plans within the next 30 to 60 days so plans can be made, if necessary, for the No. 10 Ford Mustang.

“They have to plan for the future way more than I do,” Almirola told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “I’m very capable of pivoting and changing and switching, but the race team, there are a lot of moving parts with the race team. So, the race team certainly needs to have an idea of what’s going on and the sooner, the better.

“Those are active discussions and there are a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of variables, and it’s complicated. It’s not very easy.”

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Michael McDowell has recently been identified as a favorite to replace Almirola if he chooses to retire.