Joe Gibbs Driven took to the track as Joe Gibbs Racing entered a fourth car at the NASCAR Nextel Cup race in Las Vegas on March 11th piloted by Aric Almirola. It was Aric's first attempt at a NASCAR Nextel Cup race. Just qualifying for the race was no small achievement as eleven teams went home before the race started.

Here is a brief diary of the race weekend:
Weighing the Joe Gibbs Driven Chevy

Inspection

Waiting to qualify

J.J. Yeley talks to Aric

Qualifying

Aric Almirola talks with reporters

Aric and Andy

Before the Las Vegas 400

Green Flag at Las Vegas

#80 takes a pit stop

Tires after the race

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NASCAR officials weigh the #80 Joe Gibbs Driven Chevy before qualifying.












NASCAR officials check the fenders before qualifying.













The Joe Gibbs Driven Chevy on the grid waiting to qualify.











J.J. Yeley walks up to Aric Alimrola’s car to give some pre-qualifying encouragement.











Aric Almirola puts the Joe Gibbs Driven Chevy in the field on his 2nd qualifying lap.












Aric talks with reporters as he prepares for his first NASCAR Nextel Cup start.












Aric poses with Andy Austin, president of Additech, during pre-race ceremonies.










Aric, Jimmy Makar , Jason Ratcliffe, Aric’s crew chief, and other members of the Joe Gibbs Racing team get ready for the start of the Las Vegas 400.










Aric takes the green flag at the start of the race. 












Aric pulls in for a quick pit stop after an early caution.












After starting to move through the field, the tough conditions at the track caught up with the Joe Gibbs Driven Chevy and caused an early exit for Aric Almirola. 

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