FWIW to anyone. I was allowed to switch AJ out about 5 min ago.
whew. I got Smoke’d earlier.
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Allmendinger suspended after failing drug test
http://www.nascar.com/news/120707/aallmendinger-suspended-substance-abuse-test/index.html
David Caraviello, NASCAR.COM
July 07, 2012 6:41 PM, EDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — AJ Allmendinger has been suspended temporarily by NASCAR for failing a random drug test.
Allmendinger’s Penske Racing team put Nationwide Series regular Sam Hornish Jr. in the No. 22 car for Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, according to a statement. Allmendinger underwent a random drug test administered last weekend at Kentucky Speedway, and his ‘A’ sample from that test came up positive, according to Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR’s senior vice president for racing operations.
O’Donnell added that Allmendinger had 72 hours to request a test of his ‘B’ sample, per the NASCAR rule book. If he declines that test, or if that test also comes up positive, his suspension will become indefinite.
The Penske team said NASCAR notified it of Allmendinger’s suspension Saturday afternoon. “NASCAR has a strict drug testing program that Penske Racing fully supports,” the team said in a statement. “Penske Racing will work with NASCAR through this process and its next steps. Sam Hornish Jr. will drive the No. 22 car in tonight’s Coke Zero 400.”
Allmendinger’s Penske teammate, Brad Keselowski, added on Twitter: “No comments on 22 car tonight as we focus on tonight’s race. Thank [you] in advance.”
Hornish had returned to the Charlotte, N.C., area after Friday night’s Nationwide race at Daytona, and was flying back to the speedway late Saturday afternoon.