Aric Almirola Returning to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025

What’s Happening?

NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola will return to Joe Gibbs Racing’s Xfinity Series program on a part-time basis in 2025. Last season, Almirola dominated in his 14 starts in his return to JGR, winning three races.

  • Almirola will drive the No. 19 in nine races during 2025. Last season, Almirola began his season in the No. 19 but switched to the No. 20. This was with the goal of JGR winning he Series’ Owners Championship. Despite his performance, the No. 20 lost the championship by just one point to JR Motorsports No. 7.  
  • After his win at Martinsville early on, his resurgence in the series continued throughout the season, with Almirola finishing out the final seven races with the team. In total, this three-win season saw Almirola finish 17th in points despite the minuscule 14 races.
  • Almirola began his Xfinity Series career with JGR in 2006. Despite technically winning a controversial race at Milwaukee for JGR, Almirola found his footing with Dale Earnhardt Incorporated and Richard Petty Motorsports in the Cup Series.
  • In his 16-year career, Almirola won three NASCAR Cup Series races with RPM and Stewart-Haas Racing. He retired from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2023 season.

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