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Suspended NASCAR driver, AJ Allmendinger's “B sample” will be tested on July 24 at the Aegis Analytical Laboratories according to a statement released by his representatives.
Allmendinger will have an “independent toxicologist” present to observe the procedure.
Just hours prior to the running of the Coca Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway NASCAR officials announced that the 30-year old driver of the No. 22 Penske Racing Dodge had failed a random drug test.
Under NASCAR regulations when a specimen is taken it is divided into two parts “A” and “B.” If someone, with a NASCAR license tests positive from the “A” sample that individual is given the opportunity to explain why prescription medicine and/or supplements may have contributed to that positive finding. NASCAR did not accept the explanation and put Allmendinger under a temporary suspension.
If NASCAR officials reject the explanation the suspended individual may request that the “B sample” undergo the same test which is the case now.
The statement attributed to Tara Ragan, vice president of Walldinger Racing says:
“We now have a confirmed date for the testing of AJ's “B” (split specimen) Sample. The test will take place on Tuesday, July 24 at 8 a.m. CDT and be conducted at the Aegis Analytical Laboratories in Nashville.
Pursuant to the 2012 NASCAR Rulebook and in line with the procedures, we have elected to have a designated independent toxicologist present on AJ's behalf. Along with everyone else, we are looking forward to hearing the results as quickly as possible. AJ and all of us at Walldinger Racing have truly appreciated the outpouring of support from our fans, partners, and colleagues.
It has meant a lot to us during this difficult time. We are also grateful to Mr. Penske and his management team for their patience and respect of the process we are going through.”
On Sunday, at the Sprint Cup race in New Hampshire Roger Penske said “we're standing behind A.J. Hopefully we'll know something in the next week to 10 days. Our goal is, hopefully, that he'll be fine and he'll be back in the car in the next race. We have nothing else we can do. It's entirely in the hands of NASCAR.”
Sam Hornish Jr. filled in for Allmendinger in Daytona and New Hampshire. It's likely that he will race the Brickyard 400 for Penske if Allmendinger is not reinstated by then.
Allmendinger will have an “independent toxicologist” present to observe the procedure.
Just hours prior to the running of the Coca Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway NASCAR officials announced that the 30-year old driver of the No. 22 Penske Racing Dodge had failed a random drug test.
Under NASCAR regulations when a specimen is taken it is divided into two parts “A” and “B.” If someone, with a NASCAR license tests positive from the “A” sample that individual is given the opportunity to explain why prescription medicine and/or supplements may have contributed to that positive finding. NASCAR did not accept the explanation and put Allmendinger under a temporary suspension.
If NASCAR officials reject the explanation the suspended individual may request that the “B sample” undergo the same test which is the case now.
The statement attributed to Tara Ragan, vice president of Walldinger Racing says:
“We now have a confirmed date for the testing of AJ's “B” (split specimen) Sample. The test will take place on Tuesday, July 24 at 8 a.m. CDT and be conducted at the Aegis Analytical Laboratories in Nashville.
Pursuant to the 2012 NASCAR Rulebook and in line with the procedures, we have elected to have a designated independent toxicologist present on AJ's behalf. Along with everyone else, we are looking forward to hearing the results as quickly as possible. AJ and all of us at Walldinger Racing have truly appreciated the outpouring of support from our fans, partners, and colleagues.
It has meant a lot to us during this difficult time. We are also grateful to Mr. Penske and his management team for their patience and respect of the process we are going through.”
On Sunday, at the Sprint Cup race in New Hampshire Roger Penske said “we're standing behind A.J. Hopefully we'll know something in the next week to 10 days. Our goal is, hopefully, that he'll be fine and he'll be back in the car in the next race. We have nothing else we can do. It's entirely in the hands of NASCAR.”
Sam Hornish Jr. filled in for Allmendinger in Daytona and New Hampshire. It's likely that he will race the Brickyard 400 for Penske if Allmendinger is not reinstated by then.