Aric Almirola
Three-Wide Pass Helps Almirola Grab Victory In VFW 200
Aric Almirola made it three-wide for the lead of the Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Raceway, threading the needle between Kyle Busch and Todd Bodine with seven laps to go. He held on to win his second Truck Series race of the season.
Bodine Ends 24-Race Winless Streak With Texas Win
Todd Bodine drove away from Ron Hornaday on a restart during a green-white-checkered finish to win the Camping World Truck Series’ WinStar World Casino 400k at Texas Motor Speedway. The win is Bodine’s first in the truck series this season, and his sixth victory at Texas. It ends a 24-race winless streak.
Almirola To Be On Standby For Johnson In Case Baby Comes Early
Jimmie Johnson said in a media session at Pocono Raceway that Aric Almirola would fill in for him if he needs to miss a race to be with his wife during the birth of his child. Johnson also said that Chad Knaus told him that there was no way that he was going to let Johnson miss [...]
Almirola Earns First Career Truck Series Win
Aric Almirola overcame a two-lap deficit caused by a flat tire and capitalized when Kyle Busch, who led 172 laps, had vapor lock and ran out of fuel, to win the Dover 200, his first career Camping World Truck Series victory.
Harvick Ends Winless Drought At Talladega
Kevin Harvick, who hung in the back most of the day, broke his 115-race winless streak by beating Jamie McMurray to the finish line by 0.011 seconds in the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Bliss to Phoenix Racing
Tommy Baldwin Racing and Mike Bliss have parted ways effective immediately, according to FoxSports. Bliss will replace Aric Almirola in Phoenix Racing’s No. 1 Sprint Cup entry. Almirola left to concentrate on the Camping World Truck Series. Johnny Sauter will assume pilot the No. 36 Wave Energy Chevy at Texas and Talladega. No word on who [...]
Almirola, Phoenix Racing Part Ways
Aric Almirola and Phoenix Racing have agreed to part ways. Almirola started four races for the team this season. PR lost its sponsorship from Miccosukee Resort & Gaming at the beginning of the season. Almirola has decided to focus on his Camping World Truck Series ride with Billy Ballew Motorsports.
Peters Wins Camping World Truck Series Opener
Timothy Peters made a last lap move around Todd Bodine thanks to a push from Jason White, and held on to win the NextEra Energy 250 At Daytona International Speedway. The win is Peters’ second in the Camping World Truck Series. Most of the earlier favorites were involved in incidents, but Peters kept his fenders clean and was in position to make a move when it counted.
Almirola To Drive For Phoenix Racing in 2010
Aric Almirola will drive Phoenix Racing’s No. 09 full time in the Sprint Cup Series in 2010. Almirola drove one race for Phoenix last year, he finished 29th. Almirola is also slated to drive a few races for Billy Ballew Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series.
Waltrip In Talks With Billy Ballew About Truck Ride
Billy Ballew Motorsports is in talks with Michael Waltrip about a Camping World Truck Series ride with the team this coming season. Waltrip is looking to run a few races, while Ballew wants him for a full-time ride.
