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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 17: NASCAR driver Aric Almirola poses for a photo during NASCAR Production Days at Charlotte Convention Center on January 17, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Smithfield Foods
Farmer John
Pit Boss Grills
Mobil 1
Go Bowling
Rush Truck Centers
Renegade Insurance
Haas Automation
Ford
IHOP

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2023 sponsor schedule
Clash: Smithfield
Daytona: Smithfield
Auto Club: Smithfield
Las Vegas: Smithfield
Phoenix: Go Bowling
Atlanta: Smithfield
COTA: Smithfield
Richmond: Smithfield
Bristol: Smithfield
Martinsville: Smithfield
Talladega: Smithfield
Dover: Smithfield
Kansas: Smithfield
Darlington: Smithfield
All-Star: Smithfield
Charlotte: Smithfield
Gateway: Smithfield
Sonoma: Smithfield
Nashville: Smithfield
Chicago: Smithfield
Atlanta: Smithfield / IHOP
New Hampshire: Smithfield
Pocono: Ford
Richmond: Smithfield
Michigan: Smithfield
Indianapolis: Smithfield
Watkins Glen: Go Bowling
Daytona: Smithfield
Darlington: Smithfield
Kansas: Smithfield
Bristol: Smithfield / IHOP
Texas: Smithfield
Talladega: Smithfield
Charlotte: IHOP
Las Vegas: IHOP
Homestead: Smithfield
Martinsville: Smithfield
Phoenix: Smithfield

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Noah Gragson the favorite to replace Aric Almirola at Stewart-Haas Racing

Noah Gragson the favorite to replace Aric Almirola at Stewart-Haas Racing

November 20, 2023
Noah Gragson, a Cup rookie last year driving for Legacy Motor Club before his release in August, remains the favorite to replace Almirola, who won't race full time in Cup next year although he is exploring at least a part-time ride in the Xfinity Series

Phoenix Championship Weekend Saturday Notebook

Phoenix Championship Weekend Saturday Notebook

November 4, 2023
Veteran Denny Hamlin is at peace with solid 2023 season

Aric Almirola scores best finish of 2023 at Martinsville

Aric Almirola scores best finish of 2023 at Martinsville

October 29, 2023
By Dustin Albino

Smithfield won’t return as NASCAR sponsor in 2024

Smithfield won’t return as NASCAR sponsor in 2024

October 29, 2023
After Aric Almirola announced he was departing Stewart-Haas Racing at the conclusion of the 2023 Cup Series season, Smithfield announced it won't return as a sponsor in 2024

Aric Almirola not returning to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2024

Aric Almirola not returning to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2024

October 28, 2023
Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing, announced earlier today that he would not be coming back next season and is stepping back from full-time NASCAR racing. He spoke about that decision before today’s Cup Series practice

IHOP will be the primary sponsor for Aric Almirola at Charlotte Roval, Las Vegas Motor Speedway

IHOP will be the primary sponsor for Aric Almirola at Charlotte Roval, Las Vegas Motor Speedway

October 3, 2023
IHOP will be the primary sponsor on the No. 10 Ford Mustang this weekend with a brand new paint scheme. For more than 65 years, IHOP has been a leader, innovator and expert in all things breakfast, lunch and dinner. The chain offers 65 different signature fresh, made

Aric Almirola still undecided on 2024

Aric Almirola still undecided on 2024

October 1, 2023
#10-Aric Almirola said Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway that he has not made a decision (that he's ready to announce) about his 2024 plans

Almirola secures pole position at Talladega for YellaWood 500 / Saturday Talladega Superspeedway Notebook

Almirola secures pole position at Talladega for YellaWood 500 / Saturday Talladega Superspeedway Notebook

September 30, 2023
Stewart-Haas Racing’s Aric Almirola claimed the pole position for Sunday’s YellaWood 500 (2 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) with a fast lap of 181.656 mph in the No. 10 SHR Ford; the 39-year old Tampa native just bettering the speed of fellow Ford driver

Smithfield and IHOP sponsoring Aric Almirola at Bristol

Smithfield and IHOP sponsoring Aric Almirola at Bristol

September 12, 2023
IHOP joins Smithfield this weekend as a sponsor on the No. 10 Ford Mustang for the first of three more races this season. Whenever IHOP is featured on the No. 10 Ford Mustang you'll get a chance to win "PanCoins." Watch for the three races they'll be featured in and

Aric Almirola comes up just shy of winning at Daytona

Aric Almirola comes up just shy of winning at Daytona

August 27, 2023
By Dustin Albino

Aric Almirola needs to decide 2024 plans soon

Aric Almirola needs to decide 2024 plans soon

July 31, 2023
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

Michael McDowell a favorite to replace Aric Almirola if he retires UPDATE

Michael McDowell a favorite to replace Aric Almirola if he retires UPDATE

July 30, 2023
UPDATE: Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports’ two incumbent Cup Series drivers, said this weekend that their future with the organization hasn’t been determined, but that their 2024 plans should materialize soon

Aric Almirola finishes 34th at New Hampshire after losing a wheel while leading

Aric Almirola finishes 34th at New Hampshire after losing a wheel while leading

July 17, 2023
#10-Aric Almirola was leading the Crayon 301 at New Hampshire Motors Speedway on Monday when a loose wheel sent him into the outside wall.  He was not able to continue

Tony Stewart would still like to see Cup race at one of his raceways

Tony Stewart would still like to see Cup race at one of his raceways

July 14, 2023
It’s no secret that Tony Stewart felt let down by NASCAR when the first Cup Series race on dirt since 1970 was not offered to the track he owns, Eldora Speedway, in Rossburg, Ohio

Atlanta Cup Qualifying, Saturday Notebook

Atlanta Cup Qualifying, Saturday Notebook

July 8, 2023
Aric Almirola claims NASCAR Cup Series pole for Sunday’s Atlanta race

Aric Almirola still undecided on retirement after this season

Aric Almirola still undecided on retirement after this season

June 6, 2023
Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang, will be performing double duty at Sonoma Raceway as he competes in both the NASCAR Xfinity and NASCAR Cup Series events. Almirola was this week’s Ford Performance guest and answered questions from the media

Aric Almirola to run Dale Earnhardt, Jr. throwback at Darlington Raceway

Aric Almirola to run Dale Earnhardt, Jr. throwback at Darlington Raceway

May 2, 2023
Aric Almirola will run a Dale Earnhardt, Jr. inspired throwback paint scheme at Darlington Raceway next week when the Cup Series rolls into town for the annual throwback weekend

Tony Stewart named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers

Tony Stewart named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers

April 10, 2023
NASCAR Hall of Fame driver/owner Tony Stewart is one of the 25 new additions to NASCAR’s Greatest Drivers list in celebration of the sport’s 75th anniversary, the sanctioning body announced on Sunday evening

Phoenix penalties announced: UPDATES

Phoenix penalties announced: UPDATES

March 16, 2023
UPDATE 2: 3-16-2023: Kaulig Racing will appeal the L2 penalty issued by NASCAR following the confiscation of a louver found on the No. 31 Chevrolet this past weekend at Phoenix Raceway

Go Bowling sponsoring Aric Almirola at Phoenix Raceway

Go Bowling sponsoring Aric Almirola at Phoenix Raceway

March 6, 2023
This weekend’s inaugural Go Bowling PBA NASCAR Invitational brings the worlds of bowling and auto racing together at Phoenix Raceway. The event will be televised at noon ET Sunday on FS1, prior to the NASCAR United Rentals Work United 500. Go Bowling, a proud sponsor

Previous sponsor schedules

2022 sponsor schedule (Almirola)
Clash: Farmer John
1) Daytona: Smithfield
2) Auto Club: Rush Truck Centers / Mobil Delvac 1
3) Las Vegas: Mobil 1
4) Phoenix: Smithfield
5) Atlanta: Smithfield
6) COTA: Rush Truck Centers / Mobil Delvac 1
7) Richmond: Smithfield
8) Martinsville: Smithfield
9) Bristol: Cummins / Rush Truck Centers
10) Talladega: Smithfield / IHOP
11) Dover: Smithfield /Weis
12) Darlington: Haas Automation / Smithfield
13) Kansas: Smithfield
All-Star: Smithfield #BuschBacon
14) Charlotte: Smithfield
15) Gateway: Built Ford Proud
16) Sonoma: Farmer John / FoodMaxx
17) Nashville: Haas Automation
18) Road America: Haas Automation
19) Atlanta: Ford Pro
20) New Hampshire: Smithfield
21) Pocono: Haas Automation
22) Indianapolis: Mobil 1 / GEARWRENCH
23) Michigan: Smithfield
24) Richmond: Smithfield
25) Watkins Glen: Go Bowling
26) Daytona: Smithfield
27) Darlington: Renegade Insurance
28) Kansas: Farmland
29) Bristol: Ford Blue Oval City
30) Texas: Smithfield / IHOP
31) Talladega: Smithfield
32) Charlotte: Haas Automation
33) Las Vegas: Smithfield
34) Homestead: Smithfield Premium Bacon
35) Martinsville: Smithfield
36) Phoenix: Smithfield

2021 sponsor schedule (Almirola)
The Clash: Smithfield
1) Daytona: Smithfield
2) Daytona: Smithfield
3) Homestead: Smithfield
4) Las Vegas: Smithfield Power Bites
5) Phoenix: Pit Boss Grills
6) Atlanta: Pit Boss Grills
7) Bristol: Smithfield
8) Martinsville: Smithfield Anytime Favorites
9) Richmond: Smithfield
10) Talladega: Smithfield
11) Kansas: Smithfield
12) Darlington: Smithfield / Winn-Dixie
13) Dover: Smithfield / Weis Markets
14) COTA: Smithfield
15) Charlotte: Smithfield
16) Sonoma: Smithfield / Farmer John
All-Star Open: Smithfield
17) Nashville: Smithfield
18) Pocono (Jun 26): Smithfield
19) Pocono (Jun 27): Smithfield
20) Road America: Smithfield / Pit Boss
21) Atlanta: Smithfield
22) New Hampshire: Smithfield
23) Watkins Glen: Go Bowling
24) Indianapolis: Mobil 1
25) Michigan: Smithfield
26) Daytona: Smithfield
27) Darlington: Smithfield
28) Richmond: Smithfield / Tuesday’s Children
29) Bristol: Smithfield
30) Las Vegas: Mobil 1
31) Talladega: Smithfield
32) Charlotte: Ford Warriors in Pink
33) Texas: Smithfield / Walk-On’s
34) Kansas: Farmland / Hy-Vee
35) Martinsville: Smithfield / IHOP
36) Phoenix: Smithfield

Previous sponsor schedules

2022 sponsor schedule (Almirola)
Clash: Farmer John
1) Daytona: Smithfield
2) Auto Club: Rush Truck Centers / Mobil Delvac 1
3) Las Vegas: Mobil 1
4) Phoenix: Smithfield
5) Atlanta: Smithfield
6) COTA: Rush Truck Centers / Mobil Delvac 1
7) Richmond: Smithfield
8) Martinsville: Smithfield
9) Bristol: Cummins / Rush Truck Centers
10) Talladega: Smithfield / IHOP
11) Dover: Smithfield /Weis
12) Darlington: Haas Automation / Smithfield
13) Kansas: Smithfield
All-Star: Smithfield #BuschBacon
14) Charlotte: Smithfield
15) Gateway: Built Ford Proud
16) Sonoma: Farmer John / FoodMaxx
17) Nashville: Haas Automation
18) Road America: Haas Automation
19) Atlanta: Ford Pro
20) New Hampshire: Smithfield
21) Pocono: Haas Automation
22) Indianapolis: Mobil 1 / GEARWRENCH
23) Michigan: Smithfield
24) Richmond: Smithfield
25) Watkins Glen: Go Bowling
26) Daytona: Smithfield
27) Darlington: Renegade Insurance
28) Kansas: Farmland
29) Bristol: Ford Blue Oval City
30) Texas: Smithfield / IHOP
31) Talladega: Smithfield
32) Charlotte: Haas Automation
33) Las Vegas: Smithfield
34) Homestead: Smithfield Premium Bacon
35) Martinsville: Smithfield
36) Phoenix: Smithfield

2021 sponsor schedule (Almirola)
The Clash: Smithfield
1) Daytona: Smithfield
2) Daytona: Smithfield
3) Homestead: Smithfield
4) Las Vegas: Smithfield Power Bites
5) Phoenix: Pit Boss Grills
6) Atlanta: Pit Boss Grills
7) Bristol: Smithfield
8) Martinsville: Smithfield Anytime Favorites
9) Richmond: Smithfield
10) Talladega: Smithfield
11) Kansas: Smithfield
12) Darlington: Smithfield / Winn-Dixie
13) Dover: Smithfield / Weis Markets
14) COTA: Smithfield
15) Charlotte: Smithfield
16) Sonoma: Smithfield / Farmer John
All-Star Open: Smithfield
17) Nashville: Smithfield
18) Pocono (Jun 26): Smithfield
19) Pocono (Jun 27): Smithfield
20) Road America: Smithfield / Pit Boss
21) Atlanta: Smithfield
22) New Hampshire: Smithfield
23) Watkins Glen: Go Bowling
24) Indianapolis: Mobil 1
25) Michigan: Smithfield
26) Daytona: Smithfield
27) Darlington: Smithfield
28) Richmond: Smithfield / Tuesday’s Children
29) Bristol: Smithfield
30) Las Vegas: Mobil 1
31) Talladega: Smithfield
32) Charlotte: Ford Warriors in Pink
33) Texas: Smithfield / Walk-On’s
34) Kansas: Farmland / Hy-Vee
35) Martinsville: Smithfield / IHOP
36) Phoenix: Smithfield