[autotag]Aric Almirola[/autotag] hasn’t raced for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series since Darlington Raceway on May 11, despite having several events on his schedule. Several rumors have been flying around social media regarding Almirola’s absence, and The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi has now reported one of those wild stories.
According to Bianchi, Joe Gibbs Racing indefinitely suspended Aric Almirola after a physical altercation between him and [autotag]Bubba Wallace[/autotag]. The confrontation took place in a weekly competition meeting, and while the reason for the altercation was unknown, Almirola was viewed as the instigator. However, Bianchi also reported that his suspension will be lifted soon.
Almirola is expected to return for the Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 20. This is a unique circumstance, as Almirola would return to the race track in three weeks. Joe Gibbs Racing has kept the physical altercation away from the media after citing it as a “team decision” to remove Almirola from the No. 20 car at Charlotte Motor Speedway in late May.
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