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KANNAPOLIS, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, answers questions from the media following a press conference at Stewart-Haas Racing on November 8, 2017 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Stewart-Haas Racing introduced Almirola as their driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford for the 2018 season. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Stewart-Haas Racing via Getty Images)

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KANNAPOLIS, NC - NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, John Pauley, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Smithfield, and NASCAR driver Aric Almirola, pose for a photo opportunity with the #10 Smithfield Ford during a press conference at Stewart-Haas Racing on November 8, 2017 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Stewart-Haas Racing introduced Almirola as their driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford for the 2018 season. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Stewart-Haas Racing via Getty Images)

NASCAR: It’s about time that Aric Almirola got a chance to shine

KANNAPOLIS, NC - NOVEMBER 08: NASCAR driver Aric Almirola speaks with fans during a Q&A session following the Stewart-Haas Racing Driver Announcement at Stewart-Haas Racing on November 8, 2017 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Stewart-Haas Racing introduced Almirola as their driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford for the 2018 season. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Stewart-Haas Racing via Getty Images)

NASCAR: Aric Almirola wants the pressure of driving for Stewart-Haas Racing

KANNAPOLIS, NC - NOVEMBER 08: NASCAR driver Aric Almirola (R) and John Pauley, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Smithfield, pose for a photo opportunity with the #10 Smithfield Ford following a press conference at Stewart-Haas Racing on November 8, 2017 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Stewart-Haas Racing introduced Almirola as their driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford for the 2018 season. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Stewart-Haas Racing via Getty Images)

NASCAR: Aric Almirola confirmed at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018

NEW YORK - MAY 25: Indy 500 driver John Andretti signs autographs at Macy's and IZOD's celebration of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy 500 at Macy's Herald Square on May 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Racing: John Andretti is done with chemotherapy

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, lead the field to the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2018 Cup Series TV schedule and times announced

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Team Power Rankings: Stewart-Haas Racing snatches the momentum

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 AAA Texas 500 results – Kevin Harvick punches his ticket

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 09: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 9, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 5 drivers most likely to win the AAA Texas 500

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 20: Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 NAPA Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 20, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Chase Elliott, the driver of the future

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

NASCAR: Ryan Blaney wants to do the Memorial Day Double

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 28: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 DeWalt Flexvolt Toyota, walks to his car in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Matt Kenseth leaving racing after 2017 season

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

NASCAR: Love him or hate him, Jimmie Johnson is one of the all-time greats

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 22: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 22, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Possible 8th championship for Jimmie Johnson is uncharted water in auto racing

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

NASCAR: Will Jimmie Johnson win his 8th Cup Series championship this season?

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

NASCAR: 2017 AAA Texas 500 qualifying results – Kurt Busch takes pole

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 09: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 9, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Five predictions for Texas

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Halloween Toyota, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, on the last lap of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Team Power Rankings: Joe Gibbs Racing asserts themselves as a force to be reckoned with

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 28: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx/Walgreens Toyota, climbs into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Will Denny Hamlin be wrecked this weekend at Texas?

Is NASCAR sucking sponsors away from drivers?

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29: Cars race under the lights during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR TV ratings continue positive momentum In Martinsville

JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Austin Wayne Self, driver of the #22 AM Technical Solutions/TechLine Mfg Toyota, climbs into his truck during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol E15 225 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 16, 2016 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Austin Wayne Self to race Trucks full-time in 2018

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 27: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Doors/Menards Toyota, stands on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Texas Roadhouse 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Matt Crafton re-signs with ThorSport Racing for 2018

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 NAPA Chevrolet, wrecks during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin proves playoffs trump racing at Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Halloween Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Kyle Busch wins with wild finish at Martinsville