Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr enters 2013 running his first full time season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Stenhouse will drive the No. 17 Best Buy/Zest/Fifth Third Bank/Nos Ford for Roush Fenway Racing. In 2011 Ricky made his first career start after filling in for Trevor Bayne. Stenhouse finished the race at Charlotte in ninth. He also is the 2011 and 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion, collecting eight wins, 35 top-five, and 52 top-10 finishes during that span.

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BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 16: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, races Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 16, 2013 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 15: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, puts on his gloves while sitting in his car prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 15, 2013 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 14: (L-R) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, talks to Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 14, 2013 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 09: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Valvoline Ford, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 9, 2013 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 09: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Valvoline Ford, stands on the grid during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 9, 2013 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 08: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Valvoline Ford, returns to the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 8, 2013 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

DOVER, DE - JUNE 02: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, races Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Monsters University Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 2, 2013 in Dover, Delaware.

DOVER, DE - JUNE 02: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, races Timmy Hill, driver of the #32 OXY Water Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 2, 2013 in Dover, Delaware.

DOVER, DE - MAY 31: (L-R) Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy Chevrolet, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, walk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on May 31, 2013 in Dover, Delaware.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 26: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, races side by side with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. drives the #17 Fastenal Ford during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, is involved in an incident as Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Aspen Dental Chevrolet, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, and David Ragan, driver of the #34 CSX - Play it Safe Ford, race past during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, lead Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 The Home Depot/Husky Toyota, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Rheem/Budweiser Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, and Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 DeWalt Ford, into turn one during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, is introduced during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/National Wild Turkey Foundation Chevrolet, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, talks to team owner Jack Roush on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: (L-R) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, talks with Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 KFC iatethebones Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, lead a pack of three wide cars through turn four during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, through turn four during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, leads cars through a turn during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: (Lead cars L-R) Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford passes Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, in turn two during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Edwards took the race lead on the pass right before the caution flag came out to delay the race due to rain.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: (L-R) Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet talks with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, as the race was under caution due to rain during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Scott Speed, driver of the #95 Jordan Truck Sales / TrackingPoint Ford leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford and David Ragan, driver of the #34 Farm Rich Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 DeWalt Ford, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Racing/Serta Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: (L-R) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, and Michael McDowell, driver of the #98 Phil Parsons Racing Ford, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, walks on the grid during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, talks to a crew member for Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 19: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, team owner Jack Roush, Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 ACE Brand Ford, and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, hold a banner in support of the Boston Marathon attack victims during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, drives his damaged car down pit road after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, waits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, practices for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, walks in the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Crew members work on the #17 Fifth Third Ford of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in the pit during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 RK Motors Toyota, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fifth Third Ford, and others are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fifth Third Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, races Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 NOS Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 NOS Ford, greets fans before the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: NASCAR drivers Danica Patrick (L) and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. arrive at Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 22: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 NOS Ford, talks with crew members during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: The rear end bumper of the #17 Best Buy Ford, driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., is seen jammed in the safer barrier during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, race side by side during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, drive during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Zest Ford, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 04: Mike Zizzo, Vice President of Media Relations at Texas Motor Speedway (R) interviews James Buescher, driver of the #31 Rheem Chevrolet, James Hinchcliffe, driver of the IZOD INDYCAR Team GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, and Travis Pastrana, driver of the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, participate in Media Day at Texas Motor Speedway on March 4, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 04: James Buescher, driver of the #31 Rheem Chevrolet, James Hinchcliffe, driver of the IZOD INDYCAR Team GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, and Travis Pastrana, driver of the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, participate in a basketball trick-shot contest with Dude Perfect during Media Day at Texas Motor Speedway on March 4, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 04: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, celebrates with the champion's trophy after winning a basketball trick-shot contest with basketball trick-shot artists Dude Perfect during Media Day at Texas Motor Speedway on March 4, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 04: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, talks with the media during Media Day at Texas Motor Speedway on March 4, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 04: James Buescher, driver of the #31 Rheem Chevrolet, James Hinchcliffe, driver of the IZOD INDYCAR Team GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, and Travis Pastrana, driver of the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, participate in Media Day at Texas Motor Speedway on March 4, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 03: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, drives ahead of Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 Farmland Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 3, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: (R-L) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, talks with Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M/Novec Ford, in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, talks with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 1, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, looks on prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Danica Patrick (L), driver of the #34 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, talks with Cup Series Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (R), driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Drivers Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. leave a rookie meeting prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. poses with the Nationwide Series trophy during 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 24: Driver Travis Pastrana is introduced as teammates Trevor Bayne, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Carl Edwards and team owner Jack Roush watch on during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 24, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 24: (L-R) Drivers Travis Pastrana, Trevor Bayne, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle of Roush Fenway Racing pose for a picture with Jack Roush during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 24, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 24: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver for Roush Fenway Racing, speaks to the media during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 24, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 18: (L-R) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy, talks to Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal, during NASCAR Testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 10: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. drives the #17 Ford during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. poses with his trophy in a airline hangar during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs autographs at the Nationwide World Headquarters during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. prepares for his flight to the Nationwide Headquarters during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. sits alongside his crew chief Mike Kelley to answer questions at the Nationwide World Headquarters during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. sits courside for a basketball game at Ohio State University during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Crew chief Mike Kelley takes a picture of NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. as he gives out the game ball at an Ohio State Basketball game while his teammates watch on during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Nationwide Insurance CMO Matt Jauchius, NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and former Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin pose for a picture together at the Ohio State University basketball game during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Crew chief Mike Kelley poses with NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at Ohio State University during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: (Editors note: Image has been converted to Black and White)NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. poses with his trophy in a airline hangar during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. stands with his crew chief Mike Kelley in front of the Heisman Trophy during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. talks to patient Brett Kingsley at the Nationwide Children's Hospital during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. plays golf with patient Taylor Rockwell at the Nationwide Children's Hospital during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. looks at the Heisman Trophy at Ohio State University during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and his team pose for a picture outside the Nationwide World Headquarters during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion's Day on December 12, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

MIAMI BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Team owner Jack Roush and Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. poses next to the #6 Ford prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series And Camping World Truck Awards Banquet at Loews Miami Beach on November 19, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Sprint Cup Champion Brad Keselowski (C), driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, Nationwide Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (L), driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, and Camping World Truck Series Champion James Buescher (R), driver of the #31 Great Clips Chevrolet, pose with their Series Championship Trophies after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. drives the wrecked #6 Fifth Third Bank Ford after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, poses on the track after winning back-to-back Nationwide series championships after competing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, and team owner Jack Roush celebrate after winning back-to-back Nationwide series championships after the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Crew members of the #6 Cargill Ford, driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., look on during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: A crew member shakes hands with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, to celebrate winning the series championship and finishing sixth in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, hoist the trophy in Champions Victory Lane after winning the series championship and finishing sixth in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, crosses the finish line in sixth place to win the series championship in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, races Jeremy Clements, driver of the #51 St. Jude/USS James E. Williams DDG 95 Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, and Regan Smith, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, lead a group of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, leads Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, and Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, warm up during the pace laps prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #2 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, stands on top of his hauler during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

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Stenhouse Jr. hits the wall at Texas!! Ricky Stenhouse Jr. collides with AJ Allmendinger and hits the wall at Texas Motor Speedway For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com. From: NASCAR Views: 11 0 ratings Time: 00:45 More in Sports

The sky is falling: USA NOW video

Hadley Malcolm hosts USA Now for February 15, 2013, covering the meteor hitting Russia, Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in a relationship, Brangelina entering the wine business, and President Obama taking golf lessons from Butch Harmon.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr finally gets some racing questions

Ricky Stenhouse Jr finally gets some racing questions After the non-stop questioning about his relationship with Danica Patrick, Ricky gets back to talking about racing, the Gen-6 car and his hopes for the season. Of course, there's a little Danica Patrick conversation as well, but hey, it's Valentine's Day! For more NASCAR news, check out: www.NASCAR.com From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 03:30 More in Sports

Danica Patrick Discusses Dating Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

During a recent NASCAR media day Danica Patrick promptly informed her audience she'd only answer racing-related questions. However, the first dozen questions posed to Patrick at the Daytona 500 Media Day focused on her new boyfriend, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Danica Patrick Confirms NASCAR Boyfriend

Danica Patrick has confirmed she is dating fellow NASCAR driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Season in Review: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Season in Review: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. reflects on his second Nationwide Series title and his drive to go all out all the time. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 02:03 More in Sports

Day in the Life: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Day in the Life: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Follow Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. as he travels to Ohio and meets with Nationwide Insurance associates, visits kids at a local hospital and soaks in the Ohio State University sports vibe. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 28 2 ratings Time: 05:25 More in Sports