A.J. ALLMENDINGER RUMORS

Phoenix Racing leaving NASCAR after this season

The economy has been rough for all team owners, but one is really feeling the pinch and has decided leaving NASCAR altogether is in his best interest. James Finch, car owner of the No.51 Chevrolet told the News Herald on Monday that, “I’m contemplating finishing up this year, and I don’t know if I want a sponsor.” Finch has funded multiple races with his own money, and says...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

The Underdog Report: Allmendinger, Phoenix Racing Continue To Shine

Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images By: Toby Christie -  Follow on Twitter @tobalical What a week it was for underdogs in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Overall five of them placed inside the top-25 at Richmond, and leading the charge was this week’s featured underdog — A.J. Allmendinger. Are we starting to forget about the tumultuous season that Allmendinger had in 2012...
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11 days ago  |  Discuss

A.J Allmendinger signs with Penske Racing, will drive two IndyCar races

Roger Penske said he would never give up on his driver, and now his words are being fulfilled. Penske Racing announced that they have signed A.J Allmendinger to drive in their IZOD IndyCar Series program in 2013. Allmendinger, who has experience open wheel racing, as he drove up through the ranks once before, before his transition to NASCAR, will race in at least two IndyCar races...
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March 08, 2013  |  Discuss

Allmendinger to assume seat of No. 51 at Charlotte

A.J. Allmendinger will assume the seat of the No. 51 car of Phoenix Racing for Saturday nights NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Allmendinger had been without a ride since he was released from his contract with Penske Racing following a positive test under NASCAR’s random drug testing.The seat of the No. 51 had been occupied by Kurt Busch this season but...
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October 11, 2012  |  Discuss

A.J Allmendinger releases statement on positive B sample drug test

A.J Allmendinger’s B test came back positive for the same banned substance as his original failed test which occurred during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend at Kentucky. The following statement was made on Allmendinger's website: Charlotte, NC (July 24, 2012)- Aegis Analytical Laboratories in Nashville has delivered the results of the “B” sample test for Penske...
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July 24, 2012  |  Discuss
BUSTED

Driver suspended for failed drug test

One NASCAR driver was suspended just before the start of the Coke Zero 400 for a failed drug test, putting his team in a bad spot.

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July 07, 2012  |  Discuss

The Dinger Will Start The Sprint Cup Series STP 400 From The Pole

AJ Allmendinger celebrates his second career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Award with Miss Coors Light Rachel Rupert and his No. 22 Penske Racing team on Saturday at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. Photo Credit: Credit: Tyler Barrick/Getty Images By: Toby Christie – Follow on Twitter @Tobalical A.J. Allmendinger came into Kansas Speedway ona three-race top-15 finish...
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April 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Allmendinger to start on pole at Kansas

AJ Allmendinger will be on the pole for the second time in his Sprint Cup career after turning the fastest qualifying lap for Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway. Allmendinger posted a lap of 175.993 mph in his Penske Racing Dodge to claim the top spot ahead of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, who had led the fastest times most of the day. It was the first pole for Allmendinger...
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April 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Allmendinger ready for ride of his life

AJ Allmendinger talks about his new gig driving the No. 22 Shell Dodge for Penske Racing with the enthusiasm, excitement and awe of someone who just landed his first grown-up job. It probably feels that way to him after five mostly trying seasons in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driving for either start-up or struggling teams. This is certainly Allmendinger's first legitimate...
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December 22, 2011  |  Discuss
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