Anthony James “AJ” Allmendinger is a versatile American racing driver known for his adaptability across motorsports. Born on December 16, 1981, he began in open-wheel racing, achieving five wins and a third-place finish in the 2006 Champ Car season. Transitioning to NASCAR, Allmendinger competed with prominent teams like Team Red Bull, Penske Racing, and Richard Petty Motorsports. After losing a full-time Cup ride in 2019, he joined Kaulig Racing in the Xfinity Series, excelling with multiple wins. Balancing driving with broadcasting, he became a fan-favorite commentator before returning full-time to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021 with Kaulig Racing.
Full Name: Anthony James Allmendinger
Nickname: “The Dinger”
Date of Birth: December 16, 1981
Place of Birth: Los Gatos, California, United States
Nationality: American
Current Team: Kaulig Racing
Car Number: No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro
Racing Disciplines: NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series (formerly Champ Car and open-wheel racing)
Notable Achievement: 2006 Champ Car season – Five wins, third overall; Xfinity Series winner with Kaulig Racing
Additional Roles: Former NBC Sports commentator and NASCAR America analyst (2019-2021).
Season | Series | Wins | Top-10 Finishes |
---|---|---|---|
2006 | Champ Car | 5 | 8 |
2008 | NASCAR Cup Series | 0 | 1 |
2014 | NASCAR Cup Series | 1 | 5 |
2019 | NASCAR Xfinity Series | 3 | 5 |
2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series | 5 | 22 |
2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series | 5 | 27 |
2023 | NASCAR Cup Series | 1 | 7 |
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