Aric Almirola

Aric Almirola has established himself as a prominent figure in NASCAR, transitioning from a successful Cup Series career to a competitive part-time schedule in the Xfinity Series, demonstrating consistent performance and a determination to compete at the highest levels of stock car racing. After securing second in the Rookie of the Year standings in the NASCAR Sun Belt Weekly Racing Division in 2002, Aric Almirola went on to become a prominent figure in NASCAR, known for his consistent performance and determination at the sport’s highest levels. He joined Joe Gibbs Racing as a development driver in 2004, following his participation in NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program. His early professional career included two top-ten finishes across four Truck Series races with Morgan-Dollar Motorsports in 2005.

Following six years with Stewart-Haas Racing, where he added two more Cup Series victories, including the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega in 2018 and a third Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2021, Almirola transitioned to a competitive part-time schedule. In 2024, Almirola joined Joe Gibbs Racing for a part-time Xfinity Series schedule, quickly demonstrating his continued prowess with an Xfinity Series win at Martinsville. He further cemented his impact by winning a $100,000 bonus in the first Dash 4 Cash race of the 2024 season, and added another Xfinity Series win at Kansas later that year. Continuing his success into the 2025 season, Almirola has secured additional Xfinity Series wins at Phoenix, Bristol, and Las Vegas, underscoring his consistent performance and continued determination to compete at the sport’s highest levels.