Aric Michael Almirola is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the Nos. 19
and 20 Toyota Supras for Joe Gibbs Racing. Almirola previously competed full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series from 2012 to 2023, driving for Richard Petty Motorsports from 2012 to 2017 in their famous No. 43 car and for Stewart-Haas Racing from 2018 to 2023 in their No. 10 Ford. He has previously competed in the NASCAR Truck Series as well as what are now the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East and ARCA Menards Series West.
Almirola at Richmond Raceway in 2024
Almirola's No. 8 Cup car in 2009
Almirola's No. 40 Nationwide car in 2009
Almirola's No. 88 Nationwide car in 2011
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is an American professional stock car racing organization founded by Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs. His son, J. D. Gibbs, ran the team with him until his death in 2019. Founded in Huntersville, North Carolina, in 1992. JGR has won five Cup Series championships.
The team's headquarters.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series cars being prepared in 2018.
Brian Scott at Road America in 2012.
Elliott Sadler at Road America in 2014.