EGR still needs sponsorship for Almirola

Aric Almirola, who has a commitment from Earnhardt Ganassi Racing to field the #8 Sprint Cup car through next week's race at Texas Motor Speedway, still needs sponsorship for the April 18 race at Phoenix International Raceway. Earnhardt Ganassi Racing President Steve Lauletta said he had “nothing new to report" when asked if sponsorship had been secured for Almirola and if Almirola was going to be able to go to Phoenix. Scene Daily