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We had an exclusive one-on-one interview with AJ Allmendinger on this weeks The Final Lap Weekly. Have a listen.

THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY – DAYTONA PREVIEW FEATURING AJ Allmendinger

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 7, 2012) – 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.

AUDIO: NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Operations Steve O’Donnell

NOTE: Penske Racing is flying Sam Hornish Jr. from Charlotte to Daytona Beach in hopes of getting him in the #22 car.

 

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June 30, 2012

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

SPARTA, Ky. — Friday was a night of emotions for Austin Dillon, who enjoyed the euphoria of his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory, followed by the depressing news that his No. 3 Chevrolet had failed the height stick test in post-race inspection.

Dillon also took over the series lead from Richard Childress Racing teammate Elliott Sadler, but his slim two-point advantage is in jeopardy in the face of a possible NASCAR penalty because the rear of his car was deemed too low.

Continue reading “Austin Dillon’s First Nationwide Victory Tempered By Infraction”

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UPDATE: NASCAR HANDS DOWN PENALTIES

NASCAR announced that Jimmie Johnson’s #48 car for the Daytona 500 has failed opening day inspection on Friday. Officials announced that unapproved modifications to the C-Post on the car were discovered. The parts in question were taken by officials and the team was allowed to repair the damage in time for Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday. Any penalties handed down by NASCAR to crew chief Chad Knaus or any other member of the 48 team will be announced after the Daytona 500.

Note: The C-Post is the rear pillar on the car where the shark-fin is connected.  Pictured with the Quaker State sticker on it.