Penske Racing has released suspended driver A.J. Allmendinger after positive drug tests. Allmendinger was suspended indefinitely after the independent test of his "B" sample confirmed a positive from his "A" sample that occurred at a random drug test at Kentucky Speedway in mid-July.
Penske racing released the following statement:
"Penske Racing fully supports NASCAR's substance abuse policy and we are disappointed with A.J.'s positive drug test results. A.J. is a terrific driver, a good person and it is very unfortunate that we have to separate at this time. We have invested greatly in A.J. and we were confident in his success with our team. The decision to dismiss him is consistent with how we would treat any other Penske Racing team member under similar circumstances. As A.J. begins NASCAR's 'Road to Recovery' program, we wish him the best and look forward to seeing him compete again in NASCAR."
Allmendinger responded with one of his own...
"Effective today, I have been released from Penske Racing as driver of the No. 22 Dodge Charger. I wish to thank Mr. Penske, Penske Racing, their sponsors, and especially all the of the No. 22 team for the opportunity they provided me and for their support in this difficult time. I also, again, would like to thank all the fans that really have been awesome through this.
"I apologize for the distraction, embarrassment, and difficulties that my current suspension from NASCAR has provided. As I stated last week, I have begun NASCAR's Road to Recovery program and look forward to using those resources and its completion to compete again in NASCAR in the near future."
Sam Hornish, Junior is set to drive the 22 car "for the foreseeable future." according to Penske.
Here are the Rowdy Racing guys discussing at the time of the first positive test...
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