Driver AJ Allmendinger Temporarily Suspended From NASCAR Competition

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.

Contact:                                                                                             
Kerry Tharp
NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications
(704) 720-3115;
ktharp@nascar.com