• Aric Almirola began his NASCAR career in 2007. Although a promising driver, his 2009 season is in doubt because he has not been able to secure enough sponsors to finance the season.Atlantic City: Truex's season of change: Uncertainty faces local Cup driver (February 15, 2009) Almirola is scheduled to race in the Daytona 500 on February 15, 2009. The race will be his first time at Daytona.Daytona 500: Race lineup

  Almirola was the first to crash at the 2009 Daytona 500. The crash was minor and no injuries were incurred. Almirola crashed again during lap 146, when Kasey Kahne hit him from behind and pushed him off the track.

• 2009 Daytona 500

  • 4:47PM (approx): Minor crash. First crash of the race.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: March 13, 1984FOX: Aric Almirola stats
  2. Birthplace: Tampa, FloridaFOX: Aric Almirola stats
  3. A Cuban-American
  4. Has been racing since the age of 8Tampa Bays 10: Aric Almirola ready for Daytona 500 debut (February 15, 2009)
  5. Height: 6' 0"FOX: Aric Almirola stats
  6. Weight: 160 poundsFOX: Aric Almirola stats
  7. Rookie year: 2007FOX: Aric Almirola stats
  8. 2008 Winnings: $1,356,811FOX: Aric Almirola stats
  9. 2008 Ranking: 42
  10. Drives "Guitar Hero World Tour" carAric Almirola: Official Site
  11. Drives a Chevrolet ImpalaTampa Bays 10: Aric Almirola ready for Daytona 500 debut (February 15, 2009)
  12. Drives car number 8
  13. Current racing team: Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing (EGR)Tampa Bays 10: Aric Almirola ready for Daytona 500 debut (February 15, 2009)
  14. Was with Joe Gibbs Racing from 2004-2007Tampa Bays 10: Aric Almirola ready for Daytona 500 debut (February 15, 2009)
  15. Racing in the Daytona 500 for the first time February 15, 2009
  16. Crashed his car during 2007 testing at Daytona
  17. In position number 11 for 2009 Daytona 500
  18. Reportedly dating Janice Goss

• 2009: A short season?

  Due in part to the economic downturn, Almirola had not secured enough sponsorships to race in a complete 2009 NASCAR season. As of February 15, 2009, he is scheduled to race in five competitions, the final one being the Bristol Motor Speedway on March 22, 2009.Aric Almirola: Official Site Atlantic City: Truex's season of change: Uncertainty faces local Cup driver (February 15, 2009) | Indy 500 Crashes

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