Aric Almirola News

Almirola now on standby for Gordon:

Almirola now on standby for Gordon:

July 25, 2010
Jeff Gordon, whose wife is expected to give birth to the couple's second child in the next couple of weeks, will have Aric Almirola on standby next week at Pocono Raceway and then road-racing ace Scott Pruett on standby the following week at Watkins Glen. Almirola

Gordon has backup drivers lined up:

Gordon has backup drivers lined up:

July 24, 2010
With #24-Jeff Gordon's wife, Ingrid Vandebosch, expecting the couple's second child soon, the team has lined up backup drivers for the next two weeks. From Friday's driver press conference: Q: IS ARIC ALMIROLA GOING TO BE YOUR BACK UP DRIVER? Gordon: "Not this weekend

Almirola in the #88 at ORP; maybe in 2011: UPDATE:

Almirola in the #88 at ORP; maybe in 2011: UPDATE:

July 15, 2010
Kelley Earnhardt, co-owner and general manager of JR Motorsports, said that Aric Almirola will drive the #88 Chevy for the organization in the Kroger 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis on July 24. Almirola replaces veteran Cup Series driver Elliott Sadler

Almirola in the #88 at ORP Nationwide race; maybe 2011:

Almirola in the #88 at ORP Nationwide race; maybe 2011:

July 15, 2010
Kelley Earnhardt, co-owner and general manager of JR Motorsports, said that Aric Almirola will drive the #88 Chevy for the organization in the Kroger 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis on July 24. Almirola replaces veteran Cup Series driver Elliott Sadler

Racing Resouces – Monday Rundown:

Racing Resouces – Monday Rundown:

July 12, 2010
*Austin Dillon won the Lucas Oil 200 Sunday at Iowa Speedway. It was his first series victory in his 12th start. He became the second first-time winner in 2010. (Aric Almirola won at Dover.) *Dillon is the second-youngest race winner in series history (20 years, 2

Johnson becomes a father UPDATE name:

Johnson becomes a father UPDATE name:

July 12, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson is a father, and it won't interfere with his racing schedule. Johnson's wife, Chandra, gave birth to a daughter Wednesday. A Johnson spokesperson said mother and baby are doing well, and no other details will be released. It is the reigning four-

Johnson becomes a father MORE:

Johnson becomes a father MORE:

July 8, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson is a father, and it won't interfere with his racing schedule. Johnson's wife, Chandra, gave birth to a daughter Wednesday. A Johnson spokesperson said mother and baby are doing well, and no other details will be released. It is the reigning four-

Saturday’s first practice:

Saturday’s first practice:

June 26, 2010
for the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Sprint Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is over, after 45 scheduled minutes, the fastest, slowest and notes: #48-Johnson 129.692 #18-Busch 128.920 #39-Newman 128.780 #29-Harvick 128.658 #33-Bowyer 128.558 slowest: #

Summer stretch proven successful for Hornaday:

Summer stretch proven successful for Hornaday:

June 21, 2010
Once the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series resumes action after three open weekends, four guys will be gunning for bragging rights heading into the series' 10-week long stretch beginning at Iowa Speedway in July and ending at Kentucky Speedway in September. Currently

Michigan images added:

Michigan images added:

June 16, 2010
Added a few images from Michigan; #51-Aric Almirola, Zyclara/Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota; #2-Elliott Sadler, Granger Insurance Chevy; #13-EZ Grill Chevy; #23-Gunbroker.com/RMEF Ford. Check them out via the 2010 NCWTS Paint Scheme Page.(6-16-2010)

Racing Resources – Post-Race Rundown:

Racing Resources – Post-Race Rundown:

June 14, 2010
*Aric Almirola won the VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway. It was his second series victory in his 58th start. His last win came at Dover, three races ago. *Almirola led just once for seven laps. *Billy Ballew Motorsports posted its 19th series victory but

Almirola backup driver for Jimmie Johnson, if needed UPDATE testing with Hendrick to prepare:

Almirola backup driver for Jimmie Johnson, if needed UPDATE testing with Hendrick to prepare:

June 13, 2010
Aric Almirola will be four-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson's backup driver in the coming weeks as Johnson's wife, Chandra, nears the due date for giving birth to the couple's first child, Johnson said Friday at Pocono Raceway. Chandra is due in five weeks,

Texas images added:

Texas images added:

June 10, 2010
Added a few images from Texas: #30-Todd Bodine, Germain/Valvoline Toyota; #31-James Buescher, Wolf Pack Rentals Chevy; #51-Aric Almirola, Zyclara/Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota; #4-Ricky Carmichael, Monster Chevy; #18-Johnny Benson, KBM Toyota. Check them out via

Almirola promotes new Graceway product:

Almirola promotes new Graceway product:

May 30, 2010
The #51 Graceway Pharmaceuticals team's track record at Texas Motor Speedway has Aric Almirola excited about competing in this week's WinStar World Casino 400. The Billy Ballew Motorsports team has three top-two finishes in six starts at TMS, including one win (Kyle

Racing Resources – Monday Rundown:

Racing Resources – Monday Rundown:

May 24, 2010
*Kyle Busch won the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was Busch's 18th series victory in his 74th start, tying Dennis Setzer for fourth all-time. It marked Busch's 70th NASCAR win and third Truck victory at Charlotte. *Busch led four