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<h3>Aric Almirola- Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Aric Michael Almirola is a stock car racing driver, currently competing for Stewart-Haas Racing in the No. 10 Ford Mustang cockpit.

[caption id="attachment_368266" align="alignnone" width="620"]<img class="wp-image-368266 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200908121012/Aric-Almirola.jpg" alt="NASCAR- Aric Almirola" width="620" height="349" /> NASCAR Cup Series driver Aric Almirola<br />COURTESY: GETTY[/caption]
<h3>Aric Almirola Stats and Championships</h3>
Aric set his foot for racing at the tender age of 14. He made his NASCAR debut in 2002 and was ranked second in the Rookie of the Year. He bagged five pole position in the following year.

In 2004, he became the first driver to compete in the Drive for Diversity Program of NASCAR. Furthermore, he competed at the Ace Speedway, where he achieved two victories and also ranked 11th in the points chart.

In 2005, he clinched on five triumphs and began his term in Morgan- Dollar Motorsports in the Truck Series.

In the NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series, Almirola raced for eight years competing in 78 races. In 2010, Dover 200, he grabbed his maiden prize. However, his last victory was the the 2010 VFW 200.

In the entire tenure, Almirola has two wins, 38 Top Tens, and 0 poles under his belt.

In his 11-year tenure at NASCAR Xfinity Series, Almirola competed in 102 races. He recorded his best finish as fourth in 2011. Following that, his account holds three victories, 38 top tens, and five poles.

While his first win was at the 2007 AT&amp;T 250, his last win was at the 2017 Sparks Energy 300.

He has been racing in the NASCAR Cup Series 13 consecutive years and has 353 races under his name. His best finish is in 2018, ranking fifth.
<h3>Aric Almirola Charity and Foundation</h3>
Almirola has been very active in the realm of Charity and Foundations. He supports Operation Homefront vastly with funding and philanthropy.

He and his wife Janice have a foundation too - the Almirola Family Fund, which collects a fund for the Levine Children Hospital.
<h3>Aric Almirola Family</h3>
Aric Almirola is the youngest child of Ralph Almirola Jr. and Bobbi Almirola. His grandfather, Sam Rodriguez, was a racer too; he competed as a dirt sprint car driver.

Church Bells rang for Aric and Janice Almirola in 2010.
<h3>How to contact</h3>
To contact Aric Almirola, there is a <a href="https://aricalmirola.com/">website</a> of him along with a <a href="web@aricalmirola.com">mail</a> address. He shares his opinions and thoughts through <a href="https://twitter.com/Aric_Almirola?s=08">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/aric_almirola?igshid=vn4zl9dmjtj5">Instagram</a>.
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<td width="301">AGE</td>
<td width="301">36</td>
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<td width="301">HEIGHT</td>
<td width="301">6 ft 0 in</td>
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<td width="301">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="301">Married</td>
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<td width="301">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="301">Janice Almirola</td>
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<td width="301">KIDS</td>
<td width="301">2-Alex and Abby Almirola</td>
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<td width="301">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="301">American-Cuban</td>
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<td width="301">SALARY</td>
<td width="301">$2.5 Million</td>
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<td width="301">ACHIEVEMENTS</td>
<td width="301">2014 Coke Zero 400</td>
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Aric Almirola

Aric Almirola- Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Aric Michael Almirola is a stock car racing driver, currently competing for Stewart-Haas Racing in the No. 10 Ford Mustang cockpit. NASCAR Cup Series driver Aric AlmirolaCOURTESY: GETTY Aric Almirola Stats and Championships Aric set his foot for racing at the tender age of 14. He made his NASCAR debut in 2002 and was ranked second in the Rookie of the Year. He bagged five pole position in the following year. In 2004, he became the first driver to compete in the Drive for Diversity Program of NASCAR. Furthermore, he competed at the Ace Speedway, where he achieved two victories and also ranked 11th in the points chart. In 2005, he clinched on five triumphs and began his term in Morgan- Dollar Motorsports in the Truck Series. In the NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series, Almirola raced for eight years competing in 78 races. In 2010, Dover 200, he grabbed his maiden prize. However, his last victory was the the 2010 VFW 200. In the entire tenure, Almirola has two wins, 38 Top Tens, and 0 poles under his belt. In his 11-year tenure at NASCAR Xfinity Series, Almirola competed in 102 races. He recorded his best finish as fourth in 2011. Following that, his account holds three victories, 38 top tens, and five poles. While his first win was at the 2007 AT&amp;T 250, his last win was at the 2017 Sparks Energy 300. He has been racing in the NASCAR Cup Series 13 consecutive years and has 353 races under his name. His best finish is in 2018, ranking fifth. Aric Almirola Charity and Foundation Almirola has been very active in the realm of Charity and Foundations. He supports Operation Homefront vastly with funding and philanthropy. He and his wife Janice have a foundation too &#8211; the Almirola Family Fund, which collects a fund for the Levine Children Hospital. Aric Almirola Family Aric Almirola is the youngest child of Ralph Almirola Jr. and Bobbi Almirola. His grandfather, Sam Rodriguez, was a racer too; he competed as a dirt sprint car driver. Church Bells rang for Aric and Janice Almirola in 2010. How to contact To contact Aric Almirola, there is a website of him along with a mail address. He shares his opinions and thoughts through Twitter and Instagram.  AGE 36  HEIGHT 6 ft 0 in  MARITAL STATUS Married  SPOUSE Janice Almirola  KIDS 2-Alex and Abby Almirola  NATIONALITY American-Cuban  SALARY $2.5 Million  ACHIEVEMENTS 2014 Coke Zero 400

Can Aric Almirola Grab His Best Chance to Enter the NASCAR All-Star Race?

Can Aric Almirola secure a spot in the All-Star Race?