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Tire testing at Richmond UPDATE:

Several drivers are scheduled to test tires for Goodyear at Richmond International Raceway on Tuesday and Wednesday. Participating drivers include #11-Hamlin, #16-Biffle, #26-Whitt, #41-Busch, #42-Larson, and #43-Almirola.(7-8-2014) UPDATE Goodyear spent Tuesday and...

Ford’s win streak longest since 2005:

#43-Aric Almirola's win at Daytona was Ford's third straight this season. #2-Brad Keselowski won the week before at Kentucky and #99-Carl Edwards won at Sonoma. The last time Ford won three-straight Cup races was 2005 when Greg Biffle won Dover (June 5) and Michigan...

NASCAR Numbers:

545: The number of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races between the two most recent victories for the #43. John Andretti took the Petty Enterprises car to Victory Lane at Martinsville in April 1999, more than 15 years before Aric Almirola put the vaunted car number back...

NASCAR Explains Why Race Was Called:

The day was only half over but the race was finished. NASCAR's decision to call Sunday's Coke Zero 400 at about 3:00pm/et left some competitors and fans perplexed. The decision ended NASCAR's weekend battle with showers, which caused a multi-car crash during Nationwide...

Career best finishes for drivers at Daytona

Four drivers scored a career-best finish in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday: #43-Aric Almirola's win bested his 3rd place finish at Bristol in April; #3-Austin Dillon finished 5th. His previous best was 9th at Daytona in February; #95-...

First win for car #43 since 1999:

When Aric Almirola won the Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway on July 6, 2014, it was the first time since April 18, 1999 that a driver had won a Sprint Cup Series race in a car #43 when John Andretti won at Martinsville. The legendary...

Almirola wins rain-shortened race at Daytona:

#43-Aric Almirola won the Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway. It is his 1st career win and he puts him in position for a Chase spot this season. The race was called after 112 laps after persistent showers prevented NASCAR from...

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

[after Daytona, race 18 of 36] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon [1 win], 651 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [2 wins], 624, -27 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 596, -55 4) #2-Brad Keselowski [2 wins], 586, -65 5) #20-Matt Kenseth, 580, -71 6) #22-Joey Logano [2 wins], 546, -105 7) #99...

Current 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Seedings:

[after Daytona, race 18 of 36 if Chase seeding started after this race] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 3 wins, 3rd in points 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2 wins, 2nd 3) #2-Brad Keselowski, 2 wins, 4th 4) #22-Joey Logano, 2 wins, 6th 5) #99-Carl Edwards, 2 wins, 7th 6) #4-Kevin...

U.S. Air Force returns to Almirola’s Ford:

This weekend brings opportunity, patriotism and family for Aric Almirola as the Sprint Cup Series heads to Daytona International Speedway. Almirola knows this weekend is a great opportunity to score a win and earn a spot in the 'Chase for the Sprint Cup.' A win at...

Nathan’s Famous returns to the #43 at Sonoma:

Aric Almirola and the #43 Nathan's Famous team head west this week to Race Sonoma. Despite not being a road course specialist, Race Sonoma is a track Almirola enjoys. He and the team dialed in the #43 Nathan's Famous Ford recently at Carolina MotorSports Park with ...

Ambrose looking to be one of best Petty drivers since 1993:

#9- Marcos Ambrose is still looking to get his first oval win, a fact that is not lost on him. But, the two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup winner, and former track record holder at Michigan International Speedway, has stats that prove that he is one of the most successful ...

Military Veteran Gets Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Be ‘King For a Day’:

Staff Sergeant Randy Gray and his family will be treated like royalty this weekend at the Pocono Raceway thanks to Eckrich, Weis Markets and Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM). Gray, a member of the National Guard will be a guest of Eckrich and 'The King' Richard Petty...

Nathan’s Famous featured on the #43 at Pocono:

Aric Almirola and the #43 Nathan's Famous team scored their fourth consecutive Top-15 finish last weekend at Dover. The team looks to keep up the consistency and hopes to improve with a Top-10 finish this weekend at Pocono Raceway. A Top-10 will be an uphill battle...

Testing at Pocono this week UPDATES:

Twelve drivers are scheduled to test at Pocono Raceway on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Drivers scheduled to test: #51-Justin Allgaier, #7-Michael Annett, #15-Clint Bowyer, #66-Jeff Burton, #3-Austin Dillon, #42-Kyle Larson, #1-Jamie McMurray, #27-Paul Menard, #31-Ryan Newman...

Charlotte Notes & Facts – Thursday – poles:

- Fireball Roberts won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway (World 600) in 1960 with a speed of 133.904 mph. - 41 drivers have Coors Light poles at Charlotte, led by David Pearson with 14. Ryan Newman and Jeff Gordon lead all active drivers in...

Stars, Stripes and Air Planes Adorn the #43 in for Coca-Cola 600:

Aric Almirola and the #43 team will sport stars, stripes and air planes this weekend as they run the first of two U.S. Air Force paint schemes (the other at Daytona in July). Headed into the team's home track, Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Richard Petty Motorsports...

More about RPM possibly switching manufacturers:

During a visit to Goodlettsville (TN) on Monday, Richard Petty says he is considering move his racing team [Richard Petty Motorsports] from Ford. 'We talk to everybody all the time; I've been talking to Volkswagen,' said Petty, who visited Dollar General's annual ...

Sprint Showdown Results:

Pos., Car#, Driver (start pos), Sponsor & manufacturer 1) #15-Clint Bowyer(4), Charter Toyota, 193.826 - TRANSFER, WON 2) #47-A.J. Allmendinger(2), Freightliner / Miller Chevy, 194.098 - TRANSFER, 2nd 3) #13-Casey Mears(9), GEICO Chevy, 192.417 4) #9-Marcos Ambrose...

Petty and Almirola to appear on CMT Hot 20 Countdown:

Recently, Aric Almirola and Richard Petty joined CMT and Eckrich filmed in their first special 'Operation Inspiration' CMT Hot 20 Countdown show with hosts Cody Allen and Alecia Davis. The show was filmed with over 100 military members and their families from Ft. ...