Aric Almirola

[Charlie Spencer]

And those others also aren't eligible either..

Biffle certainly is.

 

[Blaze]

Biffle certainly is.

As I had mentioned in one of my post from today. But people seem more upset Bubba didn't get picked. When he couldn't have for this race.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Biffle certainly is.

Eligible does not equal obliged.

Do we know if RPM approached anyone other than Edwards and Smith?

 

[Kiante]

As I had mentioned in one of my post from today. But people seem more upset Bubba didn't get picked. When he couldn't have for this race.

People will just have to be patient, if he keeps his current performance up and destroys Reed, people will pay attention.

He will be in Cup one day, just a matter of who and when.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Eligible does not equal obliged.

Do we know if RPM approached anyone other than Edwards and Smith?

Oh, agreed. I earlier wondered why any of the best choices would waste their time on a 50-lap gimmick in a car with a limited chance to win and no chance to win the fan vote.

 

[Fordracing7]

Oh, agreed. I earlier wondered why any of the best choices would waste their time on a 50-lap gimmick in a car with a limited chance to win and no chance to win the fan vote.

Because as many seem to forget....Racers like to RACE!!!!

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Because as many seem to forget....Racers like to RACE!!!!

Racers like to win

 

[Fordracing7]

Racers like to win

Can't win if your not in the race. Chris Buscher is in the all star race because he is a winner. He was not exactly in a competitive ride either when that happened.

 

[Fordracing7]

Man here is a rumor now from reddit haha

Almirola to the 10...with Smithfield would make sense

 

[*WEAVER*]

This is a pretty cool video from Aric.

 

[DRS3]

Because as many seem to forget....Racers like to RACE!!!!

Because as many seem to forget....Racers like to RACE!!!!

Yea, in a blue car with number 43 on the side of it!!!!! Sign me up!!

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Man here is a rumor now from reddit haha

Almirola to the 10...with Smithfield would make sense

"From another post..."

A link to the source would have been useful.

 

[Fordracing7]

"From another post..."

A link to the source would have been useful.

I know right....i was annoyed they didn't have one. It's pretty much saying...i know a guy, who lives next door to a cousin of a crew member who works for LFR...blah

 

[Simple Fan]

NASCAR apps says he'll be out 8-12 weeks.

 

[FLRacingFan]

http://www.nascar.com/news-media/2017/05/19/almirola-injury-update-kansas-wreck/

That kinda sucks. Hope he comes back strong.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Reading what Aric said about the pain made my back hurt in sympathy.
Very glad to hear he's going to take the time to heal properly and not rush back.

 

[Pat]

He has his priorities straight. He wants to play baseball with his son and dance at his daughter's wedding. Nothing is going to stand in the way of that.

 

[pjmolo]

Endless speculation in this thread as to Almirola's replacement but does anyone know if RPM has decided who's driving the 43 car in the 600 ?

 

[Ford Racing]

Endless speculation in this thread as to Almirola's replacement but does anyone know if RPM has decided who's driving the 43 car in the 600 ?

I feel like an announcement should have been made by now. Qualifying is tomorrow.

 

[Fordracing7]

Endless speculation in this thread as to Almirola's replacement but does anyone know if RPM has decided who's driving the 43 car in the 600 ?

At this point I'm just assuming Smith is.

 

[Mike Crayne]

Just announced. Regan Smith.

 

[Fordracing7]

Ahh you beat me @Mike Crayne Haha. Hey @pjmolo

 

[Ford Racing]

Booo

 

[LewTheShoe]

I'm eager to see who will drive the 43 this weekend at Dover... Regan Smith again or someone else. It seems relevant that both times Smith was announced, it was for just one race. That makes me wonder if Ford (or someone) is wanting to put someone else in the seat... maybe a young gun? Maybe we'll hear today.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

When's the next week the Trucks run a stand-alone? That may be one reason Smith is week to week.

 

[racingfan7]

When's the next week the Trucks run a stand-alone? That may be one reason Smith is week to week.

Texas next week. Not sure if Ricky Benton's 92 team is going there or not, they said at the beginning of the year they were only running 12 races.

 

[Kiante]

Texas next week. Not sure if Ricky Benton's 92 team is going there or not, they said at the beginning of the year they were only running 12 races.

Damn, that reminds me when Klingerman was there and they had to stop operations because of wrecking two weeks in a row.

@LewTheShoe I'm waiting to see Lilly Diabetes smothered on the 43.lol

 

[frow78]

Smith in the 43 again at Dover (WOOOOOO!!!!)

 

[LewTheShoe]

Good news for Aric from his doctors...

Almirola could return sooner than initially expected
Initially, Almirola was told his recovery time would be eight to 12-weeks. Now, he’s potentially looking at a July 14 return at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (Motorsport.com)

 

[DanicaFreak]

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2017/06/29/aric-almirola-injury-update-recovery-test-in-july/

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Aric Almirola is expected to take part in an on-track test sometime in the next two weeks as he prepares to return to competition following a back injury suffered earlier this year.

Maybe related to the above post, but seems to provide collaborating info

 

[FLRacingFan]

 

[AdoubleU24]

Cleared to return.

 

[Kiante]

Cleared to return.

Good to hear!

 

[Charlie Spencer]

And listed as starting at Loudon.

 

[DUN24]

Good for Aric, sucks for Bubba

 

[Kiante]

Good for Aric, sucks for Bubba

Bubba did very well, especially last week at Kentucky.

He looked comfortable, I'm certain someone will look at him for next season. I think he's better off shooting for a Cup seat with more horsepower and less downforce, Bubba looks better and it suits his driving style more, it seems.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Good for Aric, sucks for Bubba

Hey, Bubba got a Cup ride for several weeks out of this after his X ride shut down. What would have really sucked would have been sitting on his butt since then.

Wallace to the #5.

 

[2 Sweet]

Hey, Bubba got a Cup ride for several weeks out of this after his X ride shut down. What would have really sucked would have been sitting on his butt since then.

Wallace to the #5.

If I had my choice, either Buescher or Wallace would get the 5 car

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Happy Aric is healed, but Bubba got a raw end of the stick. I hope he gets a quality ride soon.

 

[Johali]

Happy Aric is healed, but Bubba got a raw end of the stick. I hope he gets a quality ride soon.

I don't understand. He got a lot of good exposure and experience. I think he did a good job of showing what he can do when thrown into a new situation. It may turn out to get him a good ride.