AJ Allmendinger was arrested on Thursday charged with drunk driving or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol. A.J. failed a field sobriety test after being pulled over. According to an AP News story Allmendinger said “I honestly felt fine, but I obviously should have erred more on the side of caution, particularly given what I do for a living, it was a bad judgment call and I apologize for that.”

Allmendinger added “If anything good can come of this, then hopefully I can be an example of being more aware of drinking responsibly and if even if you feel fine, take a cab, call a friend, just don’t risk it. I will do my best to make it right and use this to learn myself and hopefully educate others.”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2009) – AJ Allmendinger, driver for the No. 44 team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, has been placed on probation until Dec. 31, 2009.

Allmendinger has violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the 2009 NASCAR rule book.