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sports5 months ago

NASCAR Suspends Austin Hill for Indianapolis Crash Amidst Fan and Driver Reactions

NASCAR suspended Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill for one race after he retaliated against Aric Almirola by hooking his car, causing a serious crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hill will miss the upcoming race at Iowa Speedway, with Austin Dillon replacing him. The penalty includes the loss of playoff points, impacting Hill's championship chances, and reflects NASCAR's strict stance on retaliatory driving on high-speed tracks.

via FOX Sports|
#aric-almirola#austin-hill#nascar
sports2 years ago

Noah Gragson Takes the Wheel at Stewart-Haas Racing, Ready for Redemption

Noah Gragson has been named the driver of the Stewart-Haas Racing No. 10 car, replacing Aric Almirola for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. Gragson, a former Xfinity Series driver, won eight races in 2022 but struggled in his rookie Cup season. Despite his past success, there are doubts surrounding his performance. Stewart-Haas Racing hopes that Gragson's addition will help the team return to victory lane after going winless last year.

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#aric-almirola#cup-series#nascar
sports2 years ago

"NASCAR Silly Season: Truex Jr., Almirola, and Retirement Rumors Dominate Headlines"

As the NASCAR Cup Series enters the silly season, several drivers and teams are uncertain about their plans for next season. Martin Truex Jr.'s return to Joe Gibbs Racing remains uncertain, while Denny Hamlin is expected to stay with the team. Michael McDowell's stock has risen as a potential candidate for the Stewart-Haas Racing No. 10 car if Aric Almirola decides to retire. Other drivers like AJ Allmendinger, Justin Haley, Corey LaJoie, Ryan Preece, and Aric Almirola also have uncertain futures. Additionally, there is speculation about drivers from the Xfinity Series, such as Zane Smith and Austin Hill, potentially moving up to the Cup Series next year.

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#aric-almirola#contracts#martin-truex-jr
sports2 years ago

"NASCAR's Aric Almirola Claims Atlanta Pole, Sets Stage for Sunday's Cup Race"

Aric Almirola secured the pole position for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, leading a group of Ford drivers in time trials. Almirola's lap at 177.346 mph was the fastest of the day, narrowly beating Ryan Blaney for the top starting spot. This is Almirola's first pole of the season and second at the 1.54-mile track. Ford drivers claimed the first six positions on the grid, with Chase Briscoe starting third. Reigning series champion Joey Logano won the March race at Atlanta.

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#aric-almirola#atlanta-motor-speedway#ford-drivers
sports2 years ago

Aric Almirola triumphs in first-ever Sonoma Xfinity race.

Aric Almirola won the inaugural Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway, his fourth career Xfinity Series win. Denny Hamlin earned his 38th career Cup pole at Sonoma Raceway, with Toyota taking five of the top eight spots in Saturday’s qualifying session. The top four finishers in the Xfinity race were Cup drivers, with AJ Allmendinger placing second, Kyle Larson third, and Ty Gibbs fourth. John Hunter Nemechek is the points leader after Saturday’s race at Sonoma.

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#aric-almirola#cup-series#denny-hamlin
sports2 years ago

NASCAR Weekend at Sonoma Raceway: Schedule, Picks, and Star-Studded Sounds.

Kyle Busch and crew chief Randall Burnett have won three races this season, tying for the most victories. Burnett has won six times in the last 34 races, and the pairing of Busch and Burnett has been one of the key storylines of the Cup season. Tyler Reddick, who has won three of the last five events on road courses, is teaching his son the importance of having the proper attitude. Aric Almirola's future plans are "fluid," and he emphasized the importance of family and not sacrificing it for chasing more money and trophies. NASCAR has fined teams more than $1 million for technical infractions this season, and there are 10 different winners after 15 races, with the top eight in points separated by 44 points.

via NASCAR on NBC Sports|
#aric-almirola#kyle-busch#nascar
sports2 years ago

"Previewing NASCAR's Star-Studded Weekend at Sonoma Raceway"

Kyle Busch and crew chief Randall Burnett have won three races this season, tying for the most victories. Burnett has won six times in the last 34 races, and his victories have come at a variety of tracks. Tyler Reddick enters Sunday’s Cup race at Sonoma Raceway as one of the favorites, having won three of the last five events on road courses, including earlier this season at Circuit of the Americas. Aric Almirola's future plans are "fluid," and he emphasized the importance of family in his decision-making process. NASCAR has fined teams over $1 million in technical infractions this season.

via NASCAR on NBC Sports|
#aric-almirola#kyle-busch#nascar
sports2 years ago

Denny Hamlin calls for Chase Elliott's suspension after Coca-Cola 600 incident.

Ryan Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 marathon at Charlotte Motor Speedway, ending his 59-race winless streak. Denny Hamlin calls for Chase Elliott's suspension after Elliott wrecked him on Lap 185, while Aric Almirola shoves Bubba Wallace during the rain delay. Alex Bowman finishes 12th in his first race since breaking his T-3 vertebra in a sprint car accident in April.

via FOX Sports|
#aric-almirola#chase-elliott#denny-hamlin