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Aric Almirola will not return to SHR Cup ride in 2024
Aric Almirola, the 39-year-old NASCAR driver, has announced that he will not be returning to Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) next season, after considering his options over the past few months. While Almirola did not disclose his specific plans for the future, it has been reported that he is considering an offer from a top-level organization in the Xfinity Series for 2024. Tony Stewart, co-owner of SHR, expressed his pride in Almirola’s accomplishments and the successful partnership between Almirola and Smithfield. Stewart also confirmed that SHR will continue as a four-car Cup program in 2024 and will announce a new driver and sponsors at a later date. Throughout his career, Almirola has made 458 starts in the Cup Series, with three wins and a career-best fifth-place finish in the standings in 2018. He also has four Xfinity wins and two in Trucks. This season, Almirola missed the playoffs and currently sits in 22nd place in the standings.
Source: motorsport
