NASCAR Veteran Aric Almirola to Retire at End of 2022 Season

Aric Almirola in Victory Lane in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Feb. 11, 2021. John Raoux/AP Photo

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola will retire from competition at the end of the 2022 season to spend more time with his young family.

Almirola revealed his plans Monday to the employees at Stewart-Haas Racing at the same time Smithfield Foods announced its 11th season sponsoring the driver.