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Allmendinger wins first career NASCAR pole

AVONDALE, Ariz.—AJ Allmendinger described his first NASCAR Sprint Cup pole as “a small victory”—with the fervent hope that it leads to something bigger, as in a race win. Allmendinger led a quartet of former open-wheel stars in Friday’s qualifying session for Saturday’s Subway Fresh Fit 600 at Phoenix International Raceway. With a lap at 134.675 mph (26.731 seconds), Allmendinger’s No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford edged Scott Speed’s No. 82 Toyota (134.373 mph) for the Coors Light Pole Award. … Read entire article »

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Starting Grid for the Subway Fresh Fit 600

AVONDALE, Ariz.—AJ Allmendinger described his first NASCAR Sprint Cup pole as “a small victory” – with the fervent hope that it leads to something bigger, as in a race win. Allmendinger led a quartet of former open-wheel stars in Friday’s qualifying session for Saturday’s Subway Fresh Fit 600 at Phoenix International Raceway. Allmendinger edged Scott Speed for the Coors Light Pole Award. The full starting grid: … Read entire article »

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Allmendinger Cited for Driving While Intoxicated – NASCAR Responds

AJ Allmendinger, driver of the no. 44 for Richard Petty Motorsports was arrested early Thursday morning for Driving While Impaired (DWI) by the Mooresville Police Department.  Allmendinger was stopped at 1:27 am and had a  blood alcohol content of .08, the minimum for arrest in North Carolina. North Carolina law states that anyone who has a BAC of .08 automatically has their drivers license suspended. … Read entire article »

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AJ Allmendinger Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview

STATESVILLE, N.C.— AJ Allmendinger knows he wouldn’t be where he is today in his racing career if it wasn’t for his father Greg Allmendinger. … Read entire article »

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Allmendinger All aTwitter about Dover

STATESVILLE, N.C.– AJ Allmendinger isn’t one to fall behind the times. The 27-year-old Californian designs his own apparel including his popular black AJ hats. Now he is branching out to embrace the digital age as the Richard Petty Motorsports driver has begun twittering for his fan club members. … Read entire article »

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Allmendinger Enjoys a Busy 2009 Season

STATESVILLE, N.C.- AJ Allmendinger has enjoyed a busy 2009 season so far as the No. 44 Dodge secured a spot safely within the top 35 while posting impressive finishes at Daytona and Martinsville. For the first time this season, Allmendinger and his wife Lynne plan to spend an off-weekend around their North Carolina home with next to nothing planned–just as the like it. After the off weekend, Allmendinger returns to business at Phoenix International Raceway for the eighth race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season. … Read entire article »

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Allmendinger get 5 more races in 44 after picking up sponsor

BRISTOL, TN – Richard Petty Motorsports announced that the team has extended their commitment and will enter AJ Allmendinger for five additional NASCAR Sprint Cup races. The team had originally planned to race the #44 Dodge Charger through to the Phoenix round, but has now grown the schedule to include five more races. … Read entire article »

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Harvick, Stewart, Gordon, Edwards Among Drivers Taking Part In Food City Race Night At Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol – Fans are used to seeing drivers battling for position at Bristol Motor Speedway, doing all they can do in order to capture the prized checkered flag en route to a Victory Lane celebration. … Read entire article »

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AJ, Misty, Marley and Me

STATESVILLE, N.C.–AJ Allmendinger’s third-place finish in this year’s Daytona 500 made the 27-year-old Californian even more popular among race fans. But the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver might not be the biggest star in his household. … Read entire article »

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