Aric Almirola News

Eckrich and RPM Driver Aric Almirola Race to Military Family Home:

Eckrich and RPM Driver Aric Almirola Race to Military Family Home:

August 17, 2013
With the sounds of a revving race engine, Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) and Eckrich-sponsored NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Aric Almirola made a different kind of pit stop Thursday evening in Ann Arbor, Michigan. And it was all to the surprise of military family

Tire test held at Atlanta:

Tire test held at Atlanta:

August 7, 2013
A total of 13 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams took part in a Goodyear tire test on Tuesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway in preparation for the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR night race weekend August 30th to September 1st. Among speeds seen today in Atlanta include 189.150 mph by

Tire test held at Atlanta:

Tire test held at Atlanta:

August 7, 2013
A total of 13 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams took part in a Goodyear tire test on Tuesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway in preparation for the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR night race weekend August 30th to September 1st. Among speeds seen today in Atlanta include 189.150 mph by

Almirola Gives Military Families in Indianapolis a Big Surprise:

Almirola Gives Military Families in Indianapolis a Big Surprise:

July 28, 2013
Military families experienced disbelief and then excitement Saturday afternoon thanks to Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola, Eckrich and Operation Homefront . A group of military families and wounded warriors, invited by Operation Homefront and Eckrich,

Almirola Gives Military Families in Indianapolis a Big Surprise:

Almirola Gives Military Families in Indianapolis a Big Surprise:

July 28, 2013
Military families experienced disbelief and then excitement Saturday afternoon thanks to Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola, Eckrich and Operation Homefront . A group of military families and wounded warriors, invited by Operation Homefront and Eckrich,

Some rides for 2013 still up in the air:

Some rides for 2013 still up in the air:

December 18, 2012
A year ago at this time, dominoes seemed to be tumbling all over the NASCAR world. Kurt Busch's departure from Penske Racing led to AJ Allmendinger's move from Richard Petty Motorsports to Penske, followed by Aric Almirola's move to replace Allmendinger at RPM. It

Charlotte testing open to fans, Speeds and Notes:

Charlotte testing open to fans, Speeds and Notes:

December 11, 2012
Several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will test their new 2013 cars at Charlotte Motor Speedway this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 11 and 12. As part of a special off-season treat, race fans are invited to view the two-day test session from the grandstands, free

Almirola to Richard Petty Motorsport? UPDATES – Whitt to the #88:

Almirola to Richard Petty Motorsport? UPDATES – Whitt to the #88:

December 5, 2012
Almirola to Richard Petty Motorsport? UPDATES - Whitt to the #88: Aric Almirola, who finished fourth in points in the Nationwide Series this season, has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the #43 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports in the Sprint Cup Series

Mike Ford hired by BK Racing:

Mike Ford hired by BK Racing:

December 4, 2012
BK Racing has named Mike Ford director of competition and racing operations. Ford, 42, joins BKR after a successful career as a crew chief with some of NASCAR's most prominent organizations. Team owner Ron Devine believes Ford will be a valuable liaison between BKR

RPM re-signs Ambrose and Almirola:

RPM re-signs Ambrose and Almirola:

November 17, 2012
Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) confirmed its current drivers, #9-Marcos Ambrose and #43-Aric Almirola, have re-signed for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Ambrose will enter his third season driving for the organization. He will again be behind the wheel of the #

Farmland returns to sponsor the #43:

Farmland returns to sponsor the #43:

November 7, 2012
Sunday's AdvoCare 500 marks the final of four races that the Farmland colors will adorn the #43 Ford Fusion this year. Before strapping into his race car on Friday, driver Aric Almirola will strap into an F-16 fighter jet on Thursday at Luke Air Force Base in nearby

Rimrock Design teams up with Almirola & Wauters Motorsports for two; image added:

Rimrock Design teams up with Almirola & Wauters Motorsports for two; image added:

October 31, 2012
Rimrock Design will serve as the primary sponsor for the #5 Wauters Motorsports NASCAR Camping World Truck Series truck at Texas Motor Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Aric Almirola will pilot the Ford F150 in both events. Rimrock

Burton, Ambrose crew chief changes: UPDATES:

Burton, Ambrose crew chief changes: UPDATES:

October 30, 2012
Silly Season is in full swing for Sprint Cup crew chiefs. Drew Blickensderfer resigned as Jeff Burton's crew chief on Sunday. Blickensderfer, 36, will return to the Ford camp as the crew chief for Marcos Ambrose and the #9 team at Richard Petty Motorsports. Given Blickensderfer

Burton, Ambrose crew chief changes: UPDATE:

Burton, Ambrose crew chief changes: UPDATE:

October 29, 2012
Silly Season is in full swing for Sprint Cup crew chiefs. Drew Blickensderfer resigned as Jeff Burton's crew chief on Sunday. Blickensderfer, 36, will return to the Ford camp as the crew chief for Marcos Ambrose and the #9 team at Richard Petty Motorsports. Given Blickensderfer

Almirola close to deal to stay in #43:

Almirola close to deal to stay in #43:

October 28, 2012
Aric Almirola said he is close to a deal that will keep him in the famous #43 at Richard Petty Motorsports in 2013 following Sunday's fourth-place finish at Martinsville Speedway. 'I feel like I 'm close to getting it done,' said Almirola, who was given a one-year