Aric Almirola News

Tire testing at Richmond UPDATE:

Tire testing at Richmond UPDATE:

July 10, 2014
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:

Ford’s win streak longest since 2005:

July 9, 2014
#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:

NASCAR Numbers:

July 8, 2014
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:

NASCAR Explains Why Race Was Called:

July 7, 2014
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

Career best finishes for drivers at Daytona

July 7, 2014
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:

First win for car #43 since 1999:

July 6, 2014
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:

Almirola wins rain-shortened race at Daytona:

July 6, 2014
#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:

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

July 6, 2014
[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:

Current 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Seedings:

July 6, 2014
[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:

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

July 3, 2014
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:

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

June 19, 2014
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:

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

June 11, 2014
#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’:

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

June 8, 2014
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:

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

June 3, 2014
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:

Testing at Pocono this week UPDATES:

May 28, 2014
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