((HT: ESPN/Marty Smith))
Marty Smith over at ESPN caught up with Allmendinger and found out that, according to AJ, it was one pill that he took the week of the race at Kentucky Speedway because of fatigue. He doesn't have a prescription for the pill.
Aegis Labs, the outfit that tested the B sample, told him the brand name of the "amphetamine" Allmendinger tested positive for...
Here are the Rowdy Racing guys talking about the initial suspension...
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
BREAKING: Penske Releases Allmendinger
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...
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...
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
BREAKING: Allmendinger Suspended Indefinitely
From NASCAR their own selves...
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.
That could take up to five months...
Allmendinger had tested positive in his "A" sample for a stimulant and had agreed to have his "B" sample tested- bringing in an independent tester for NASCAR's own display as allowed by their rulebook.
The test, conducted at Aegis Laboratories in Nashville. Normal turnaround for a "B" sample is five days, but in the case of Jeremy Mayfield it was turned faster.
Sam Hornish, Junior has filled in for Allmendinger since the "A" sample was revealed to be positive the weekend of the race in Daytona.
Here's analysis from the Rowdy Racing guys when the first sample came down positive...
More when we know more...
The next move could come from Allmendinger's camp. If he comes out with the name of the stimulant, it could go a long way in determining what his actual punishment could be from NASCAR.
NASCAR defines a stimulant as an "amphetamine, methamphetamine, Ecstasy (MDMA), Eve (MDEA), MDA, PMA, Phentermine, and other amphetamine derivatives and related compounds."
If he doesn't, the situation from Allmendinger could resemble more Mayfield than anything else...
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.
That could take up to five months...
Allmendinger had tested positive in his "A" sample for a stimulant and had agreed to have his "B" sample tested- bringing in an independent tester for NASCAR's own display as allowed by their rulebook.
The test, conducted at Aegis Laboratories in Nashville. Normal turnaround for a "B" sample is five days, but in the case of Jeremy Mayfield it was turned faster.
Sam Hornish, Junior has filled in for Allmendinger since the "A" sample was revealed to be positive the weekend of the race in Daytona.
Here's analysis from the Rowdy Racing guys when the first sample came down positive...
More when we know more...
The next move could come from Allmendinger's camp. If he comes out with the name of the stimulant, it could go a long way in determining what his actual punishment could be from NASCAR.
NASCAR defines a stimulant as an "amphetamine, methamphetamine, Ecstasy (MDMA), Eve (MDEA), MDA, PMA, Phentermine, and other amphetamine derivatives and related compounds."
If he doesn't, the situation from Allmendinger could resemble more Mayfield than anything else...
Saturday, July 7, 2012
DEVELOPING: Dinger Dinged On Substance Abuse Policy
NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell just had a press conference at Daytona and announced that AJ Allmendinger's "A" sample registered a positive result.
As per NASCAR's rules, Allmendinger has a 72-hour window to request that his "B" sample be tested to either confirm or question a positive drug test.
Sam Hornish, Junior was scheduled to do programming for Speed this evening in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was waiting for a plane to pick him up in Charlotte in an attempt to have him fill in for the #22 car in Daytona this evening.
More when we know more...
PM UPDATE: Roger Penske is having to deal with all of this activity from Europe. The words currently being used considering Allmendinger's situation is "temporarily suspended" where NASCAR is concerned.
Here's the release from NASCAR their ownselves...
Driver AJ Allmendinger has been temporarily suspended from NASCAR competition based upon notification of a positive “A” test NASCAR received from the Medical Review Officer as stated in Section 19-11B (6,7) of the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy. Pursuant to the rule book, Allmendinger has the opportunity to request within the next 72 hours that his “B” sample be tested.
NASCAR will follow its policies and procedures set forth in the rule book in dealing with this matter.
As per NASCAR's rules, Allmendinger has a 72-hour window to request that his "B" sample be tested to either confirm or question a positive drug test.
Sam Hornish, Junior was scheduled to do programming for Speed this evening in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was waiting for a plane to pick him up in Charlotte in an attempt to have him fill in for the #22 car in Daytona this evening.
More when we know more...
PM UPDATE: Roger Penske is having to deal with all of this activity from Europe. The words currently being used considering Allmendinger's situation is "temporarily suspended" where NASCAR is concerned.
Here's the release from NASCAR their ownselves...
Driver AJ Allmendinger has been temporarily suspended from NASCAR competition based upon notification of a positive “A” test NASCAR received from the Medical Review Officer as stated in Section 19-11B (6,7) of the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy. Pursuant to the rule book, Allmendinger has the opportunity to request within the next 72 hours that his “B” sample be tested.
NASCAR will follow its policies and procedures set forth in the rule book in dealing with this matter.
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