DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 12: A. J. Allmendinger, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge during Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on January 12, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. View Photo »
Driver AJ Allmendinger waves to fans as he walks through the garage area during NASCAR auto racing testing at the Daytona International Speedway Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, in Daytona Beach, Fla. View Photo »
A. J. Allmendinger (43) makes his way around the track as Kyle Busch (18) pulls onto the apron during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Irwin Tools Night Race auto race on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 in Bristol, Tenn. View Photo »
Kyle Busch (18) battles with A. J. Allmendinger (43) in Turn 1 on the first lap of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y. , Monday, Aug. 15, 2011. View Photo »
CONCORD, NC - MAY 29: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot / Mobil 1 Chevrolet races with A J Allmendinger, driver of the #43 U.S. Air Force Ford and David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Aaron's Armed Forces Foundation Toyota during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte... View Photo »