Aric Almirola News

Pit crew change for Keselowski:

Pit crew change for Keselowski:

September 19, 2015
The #2 Team Penske squad recruited Kyle Power for the rear changer position for former Cup champion Brad Keselowski. The Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canadian replaced Dwayne Ogles on Tuesday and has practiced with the team "all week". Power's sports background

Testing at Kansas UPDATE:

Testing at Kansas UPDATE:

September 17, 2015
#48-Jimmie Johnson, #78-Martin Truex Jr., #43-Aric Almirola and #23-J.J. Yeley are scheduled to take part in a Goodyear tire test beginning today at Kansas Speedway. The session concludes Tuesday. There is an open test for NASCAR Sprint Cup organizations Wednesday.

Testing underway at Kansas UPDATE:

Testing underway at Kansas UPDATE:

September 15, 2015
#48-Jimmie Johnson, #78-Martin Truex Jr., #43-Aric Almirola and #23-J.J. Yeley are scheduled to take part in a Goodyear tire test beginning today at Kansas Speedway. The session concludes Tuesday. There is an open test for NASCAR Sprint Cup organizations Wednesday.

Drivers who made the 2014 Chase, failed to qualify for Chase in 2015

Drivers who made the 2014 Chase, failed to qualify for Chase in 2015

September 13, 2015
#43-Aric Almirola, 16th in 2015 drivers standings #5-Kasey Kahne, 17th #47-A.J. Allmendinger, 21st #16-Greg Biffle, 19th There are no Roush Fenway Racing drivers in the Chase for the first time since it started in 2004. There are four former Roush Cup drivers in the

One Last Shot for Almirola and #43 Team to make the Chase:

One Last Shot for Almirola and #43 Team to make the Chase:

September 9, 2015
With just one race left before the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Aric Almirola is 29 points outside of a transfer spot. Although the team has a shot at getting in on points, the #43 Smithfield/Waffle House team knows a win will lock them into the playoffs and are

2015 Richmond Chase Clinch Scenarios:

2015 Richmond Chase Clinch Scenarios:

September 8, 2015
Regardless of who wins at Richmond"¦ #1-Jamie McMurray clinches by starting the race. #31-Ryan Newman clinches by finishing 31st or better; 32nd with at least one lap led; or 33rd with the most laps led. #24-Jeff Gordon clinches by finishing 17th or better; 18th with

Drivers to appear at youth autograph session at Talladega:

Drivers to appear at youth autograph session at Talladega:

August 29, 2015
Danica Patrick, Aric Almirola, AJ Allmendinger and Ryan Blaney are scheduled to appear for a Talladega Superspeedway special youth autograph session during the Alabama 500/fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola race weekend upcoming Oct. 23-25. On Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:

Almirola”™s Darlington scheme a throwback to Petty in 1972

Almirola”™s Darlington scheme a throwback to Petty in 1972

August 27, 2015
A throwback conversation wouldn't be complete without the iconic #43 STP Ford and neither would the throwback The Tradition Returns weekend at Darlington Raceway. Joining in on the retro paint schemes, Aric Almirola will pilot the 1972 "Petty Blue" and Day-Glo Red

Throwback schemes at Darlington:

Throwback schemes at Darlington:

August 25, 2015
Several race teams have announced their throwback paint schemes for the Bojangles' Southern 500 with more to come. Thus far, 18 cars have been unveiled: #2-Brad Keselowski, #3-Austin Dillon, #4-Kevin Harvick, #10-Danica Patrick, #11-Denny Hamlin, #14-Tony Stewart, #

Military Family Honored by Eckrich, Food City and Almirola:

Military Family Honored by Eckrich, Food City and Almirola:

August 23, 2015
Thanks to‚ Eckrich, the makers of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and savory deli meats, a local military family was honored by Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola Saturday before the event at Bristol Motor Speedway. Army Sergeant Gary Burkhart and his

Driver Into Songs for the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway:

Driver Into Songs for the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway:

August 22, 2015
(by starting lineup / order) #11-Denny Hamlin: Heart Upon My Sleeve by Avicii #18-Kyle Busch: DJ Barry #19-Carl Edwards: Juke Box Hero by Foreigner #55-David Ragan: Only In America by Brooks and Dunn #22-Joey Logano: Shipping Up To Boston by Dropkick Murphys #2-Brad

Gordon Rides with Throwback Paint Scheme At Bristol:

Gordon Rides with Throwback Paint Scheme At Bristol:

August 21, 2015
#24- Jeff Gordon will drive a specially painted #24 Axalta Chevrolet SS at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. The iconic rainbow paint scheme that appeared on #24 Chevrolets driven by Gordon from 1992 to 2000, including four straight victories for Gordon in the Spring

Hornish Jr. one and done at RPM?:

Hornish Jr. one and done at RPM?:

August 15, 2015
Prior to his full-time return to the Sprint Cup Series this season with Richard Petty Motorsports, #9-Sam Hornish had competed in just 23 series events over the course of the past four years. Twenty of those came from a partial schedule with his former employer Team

Friday practice

Friday practice

August 14, 2015
for the Pure Michigan 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway is over after 145 scheduled minutes, the top-five, slowest, notes: #19-Edwards 196.046 #4-Harvick 194.858 #3-Dillon 194.679 #14-Stewart 194.610 #11-Hamlin 194.133 slowest: #62-Sorenson

Crafton to practice the #43 for Almirola:

Crafton to practice the #43 for Almirola:

August 14, 2015
Aric Almirola is under the weather today with what the team hopes is a 24-hour virus. In an effort to allow Almirola to rest and recover, two-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Matt Crafton has been tapped to practice the No. 43 Armour Ford today at Michigan