Aric Almirola News

Smithfield Foods looks to return to Petty team; Bubba in the #43? Chevy?

Smithfield Foods looks to return to Petty team; Bubba in the #43? Chevy?

August 22, 2017
Smithfield Foods is working toward a return to Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series team Richard Petty Motorsports, according to sources. The Virginia-based company is in a contract year with RPM, and the company has been pursued by several competing teams. While a deal

Allgaier fastest in first XFINITY practice:

Allgaier fastest in first XFINITY practice:

August 17, 2017
#7-Justin Allgaier was fastest during opening practice at Bristol Motor Speedway with a speed of 125.363mph. The rest of the top 10: #18-Kyle Busch, #11-Blake Koch, #1-Elliott Sadler, #2-Austin Dillon, #48-Brennan Poole, #98-Aric Almirola, #9-William Byron, #33-Brandon

Almirola comments on 2018 rumors:

Almirola comments on 2018 rumors:

August 9, 2017
Frontstretch spoke with #43-Aric Almirola at Pocono Raceway, discussing his return to NASCAR competition, expectations moving over and the future with Richard Petty Motorsports.[More]

Friday New Hampshire Notebook

Friday New Hampshire Notebook

July 15, 2017
After turning 26 laps in opening Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Friday, Aric Almirola said he felt as good as he did before the crash at Kansas that broke his T5 vertebra. Back in the #43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford

Truex wins New Hampshire pole when Larson’s time is disallowed:

Truex wins New Hampshire pole when Larson’s time is disallowed:

July 14, 2017
Inspection issues continued for Kyle Larson and his Chip Ganassi Racing team, whose pole-winning time was disallowed in Friday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series knockout qualifying session because his rear decklid fin was outside specifications. The infraction handed

NASCAR National Series News & Notes

NASCAR National Series News & Notes

July 14, 2017
#78-Martin Truex Jr. was the class of the field at Kentucky, leading a race-high 152 laps and winning every stage on his way to Victory Lane. He is now tied with Jimmie Johnson for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series wins lead with three. Truex leads second-place

Almirola and STP Throwback to 1984 and Richard Petty’s Historical 200th Win

Almirola and STP Throwback to 1984 and Richard Petty’s Historical 200th Win

July 12, 2017
Richard Petty was already 'The King in 1984. Beyond being the sport's most approachable and popular driver, Petty's 198 wins was the most of any driver, by 93 over David Pearson. He was already 'The King, but he wanted more. In July of 1984, Petty scored his 200th

Aric Almirola to Return to #43 Smithfield Ford at NHMS:

Aric Almirola to Return to #43 Smithfield Ford at NHMS:

July 12, 2017
Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) driver Aric Almirola, who suffered an acute compression fracture to his T5 Vertebra after a multi-car accident at Kansas Speedway in May, will return to Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series competition this weekend at New Hampshire Motor

Almirola cleared to test in the next two weeks UPDATE:

Almirola cleared to test in the next two weeks UPDATE:

June 29, 2017
The driver of the #43 Petty Enterprises Ford, who crushed his T5 vertebra in a wreck at Kansas Speedway on May 13, received a positive report from his doctors following a CT scan on Wednesday. 'Good news from the docs, Almirola said in a text. 'My CT scan shows really

Harvick sweeps Sonoma weekend with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup

Harvick sweeps Sonoma weekend with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup

June 25, 2017
Kevin Harvick won Saturday afternoon's NASCAR K&N Pro Series West event at Sonoma Raceway That was like taking candy from babies. But Harvick mixed it up with the big boys in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350, and the outcome was the same. Executing an ideal strategy for

Billy Johnson driving the #43 at Sonoma:

Billy Johnson driving the #43 at Sonoma:

June 19, 2017
Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that IMSA Ford driver Billy Johnson will pilot the #43 Smithfield Ford at Sonoma Raceway and fill in for the injured Aric Almirola. Fresh from competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Johnson will make his first Monster Energy

Almirola could return earlier than expected:

Almirola could return earlier than expected:

June 13, 2017
A scan Friday showed Aric Almirola should return next month after suffering a partially crushed vertebra in a May 13 crash. Richard Petty Motorsports said Almirola, who has missed the last four events, has a slight chance of missing only three more races and returning

Casey Mears fills in for Almirola in XFINITY race at Pocono

Casey Mears fills in for Almirola in XFINITY race at Pocono

June 6, 2017
Weekend Statistics and Notes

Bubba Wallace Press Conference Transcript

Bubba Wallace Press Conference Transcript

June 6, 2017
An interview with: DARRELL WALLACE JR.; THE MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us for today's NASCAR teleconference with Darrell ˜Bubba' Wallace Jr. Bubba, a graduate of the NASCAR Drive For Diversity program, a member of the inaugural NASCAR

Bubba Wallace to make Cup debut at Pocono; Roush to suspend operations of #6 NXS team:

Bubba Wallace to make Cup debut at Pocono; Roush to suspend operations of #6 NXS team:

June 5, 2017
Richard Petty Motorsports announced that NASCAR XFINITY Series regular Darrell 'Bubba Wallace Jr. will pilot the #43 Ford while Aric Almirola recovers from his injuries. Wallace brings five years of NASCAR experience in both the XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series