A.J. Allmendinger prepared for the worst and he didn’t get the news he wanted and that is that he tested positive on his B sample following his original suspension from NASCAR.
According to the press release just released a short time ago, Allmendinger will be offered a chance to be reinstated into the sport through the Road to Recovery Program. If Allmendinger partakes in this assignment, he will be allowed to come back into the sport.
Sam Hornish Jr. will now be the permanent replacement in the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge for Penske Racing.
Official Announcement:
AJ Allmendinger Indefinitely Suspended From NASCAR Competition
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 24, 2012) – AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 22 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, has been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy.
On July 24, Allmendinger was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (NASCAR’s substance abuse policy) of the 2012 NASCAR rule book.
As outlined in the rule book, NASCAR next will provide Allmendinger a letter outlining a process for reinstatement. By agreeing to the letter, he will be allowed to participate in the Road to Recovery Program.
The following statement should be attributed to Penske Racing:
In accordance with NASCAR’s Substance Abuse Policy, Penske Racing was notified today of AJ Allmendinger’s positive B sample test. We respect NASCAR’s policy and the process they have taken with this matter.
Penske Racing is very disappointed with the result of the B sample test and will evaluate its course of action as it pertains to AJ over the coming week.
Sam Hornish Jr., will drive the No. 22 Dodge Charger this weekend at Indianapolis and next weekend at Pocono.
