NASCAR has said that suspended Penske Racing driver A.J. Allmendinger has failed his second urinalysis test and will remain suspended indefinitely. In messages on Twitter NASCAR said, “AJ Allmendinger has been suspended indefinitely from #NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy. As outlined in rule book, #NASCAR 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.”
Allmendinger was suspended hours before the Coke Zero 400 in Daytona two weeks ago and replaced by Sam Hornish Jr.
More to come as reports are filed.
Penske Racing Statement on B Sample Results
July 24, 2012
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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.
Statement from Tara Ragan, Vice President, Walldinger Racing Inc.
Charlotte, NC (July 24, 2012)- Aegis Analytical Laboratories in Nashville has delivered the results of the “B” sample test for Penske Racing driver AJ Allmendinger, which confirmed the results of the “A” test.
“This was not the news we wanted to hear and we will work to get to the source of what may have caused this. To that end, we have secured the services of an independent lab to conduct thorough testing on every product within AJ’s home and motor coach to find what might collaborate with his test, which created results that were within nanograms of accepted standards. We are working closely with NASCAR and Penske Racing to identify the next action steps in this process. We continue to be extremely grateful by the breadth and scope of support for AJ from his fans and partners. We would like to again thank NASCAR, Penske Racing and all our sponsor partners for the open communication, and for helping us at every step in this process. We expect to have further updates in the upcoming days.”
I believe in Santa Claus but knew A.J. was not gonna pass the second test because NA$CAR has the deck stacked in their favor. We must save face as always. We know what’s best for you, the chase, the cot, poor racing, loss of fans but We know what’s best. Trust us always.