[kerribear17]

So yeah I'm thinking as well what's the deal with the .08? Is that why he got DWI and not DUI? I like AJ, this sucks for him. I wonder why they pulled him over in the first place?

[Robertdjr]

Update:

Richard Petty Motorsports announced that it has taken the following actions in response to the incident involving driver A.J. Allmendinger: "We are disappointed with his actions. A.J. has told us that he has accepted full responsibility for his actions and will do what is right. We have placed A.J. on probation through the end of the 2010 racing season. In addition, he will be fined $10,000 which will be donated to charity."(RPM PR)(10-30-2009)

from Jayski's

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by kerribear17

So yeah I'm thinking as well what's the deal with the .08? Is that why he got DWI and not DUI? I like AJ, this sucks for him. I wonder why they pulled him over in the first place?

I don't understand it either (meaning the .08 being the limit I mean if .08 gets you a DWI shouldn't the limit be .07 then?
I did find it odd when AJ said he only had 2 drinks at dinner.... But he was pulled over at 1:30 AM!! Must be a late dinner!!
My friend is a cop and he said the "just 2 drinks with dinner" is the #1 answer given when he asks someone if they had anything to drink.

If I were a nascar driver I would never be seen in public having drinks if I had to get into a car. Trouble is a phone call away from some twisted/angry/jealous patron

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by Robertdjr

Update:

Richard Petty Motorsports announced that it has taken the following actions in response to the incident involving driver A.J. Allmendinger: "We are disappointed with his actions. A.J. has told us that he has accepted full responsibility for his actions and will do what is right. We have placed A.J. on probation through the end of the 2010 racing season. In addition, he will be fined $10,000 which will be donated to charity."(RPM PR)(10-30-2009)

from Jayski's

oh god... notice how in every release they mention AJ has accepted full responsibility... Well does that mean he plans to plea guilty?? I bet not!
What is probation? Is he on probation and can't drink? Can't go out of the house? What are the terms of this so called probation?! Is he on probation for off track stuff or on track stuff....I love PR people...WTH?!?!

[Robertdjr]

Looks like NASCAR forced Allmendinger to take and pass a Breathalyzer test before he could participate in Friday practices...

NASCAR breath test awaits Allmendinger before practice | www.thatsracin.com

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by Robertdjr

Looks like NASCAR forced Allmendinger to take and pass a Breathalyzer test before he could participate in Friday practices...

NASCAR breath test awaits Allmendinger before practice | www.thatsracin.com

I'm telling ya it's done for him

[jks812]

I don't think his driving career is over. He'll be back next year.
Probably about 90% of the people criticizing him for this, has probably also had a few drinks with dinner and then drove. The fact that he's a race car driver doesn't make a difference to me, and it shouldn't make a difference in his punishment.

[HendrickMoto]

I think that RPM is going to let him go. Not entirely because of this, but they could use this as an excuse to open up a seat. There are some more experienced drivers out there who could do well in the car, or at least better than Dinger. Mears, Labonte, and McMurry are some examples. This ride pretty much has sponsorship for next year, one of the only open serious rides to have sponsorship. I think RPM will use this as an excuse to vacate Dinger to find some more experienced talent.

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by jks812

I don't think his driving career is over. He'll be back next year.
Probably about 90% of the people criticizing him for this, has probably also had a few drinks with dinner and then drove. The fact that he's a race car driver doesn't make a difference to me, and it shouldn't make a difference in his punishment.

You are correct, the punishment in the court of law shouldn't be any different from a race car driver to a rock star to a brick layer...And it won't be! The problem is being a race car driver you are sponsor driven and there isn't a sponsor that is spending millions that want anything to do with this! Trust me!
It ain't worth it!! Aj isn't a Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson. Currently he is a middle of the pack driver with yes a lot of potential and a middle of the pack salesman with a lot of potential... But there are many others in AJ's class out there with those same qualities, just with less baggage.

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by HendrickMoto

I think that RPM is going to let him go. Not entirely because of this, but they could use this as an excuse to open up a seat. There are some more experienced drivers out there who could do well in the car, or at least better than Dinger. Mears, Labonte, and McMurry are some examples. This ride pretty much has sponsorship for next year, one of the only open serious rides to have sponsorship. I think RPM will use this as an excuse to vacate Dinger to find some more experienced talent.

I think RPM was really happy with AJ and probably the #1 candidate to fill KK's shoes once KK leaves after 2010 (which he will). RPM tried to fire Sadler for AJ and they basically fired Reed for AJ and they got crapped on... See ya AJ!
blame yourself. RPM will apologize too reed sorenson.

Here is an interesting article

NASCAR Driver AJ Allmendinger Pays High Price for DUI | Bleacher Report

[jks812]

Originally Posted by HendrickMoto

If his license is suspended, RPM will not wait.

According to this they won't have to wait:


Allmendinger has indeed lost his driver's license for 30 days. NASCAR has confirmed, however, that its race car drivers do not need a valid driver's license in order to participate, so Allmendinger will race this weekend at Talladega.

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by jks812

According to this they won't have to wait:


Allmendinger has indeed lost his driver's license for 30 days. NASCAR has confirmed, however, that its race car drivers do not need a valid driver's license in order to participate, so Allmendinger will race this weekend at Talladega.

The reason AJ is still racing is because they already had sponsorships in place for these races... Even though I'm sure the sponsors are not happy...The check has been cashed. The Best Buy deal for next year has not been signed or announced. Believe me wait till he gets his license suspended next year and is on the track, ESPN will have a field day with this! Right now everyone is playing the politics game and not saying much... Wait till 2010... AJ won't be at daytona in a cup car especially with no license! Remember he has gone to court yet!

[Team Yates]

Originally Posted by kerribear17

So yeah I'm thinking as well what's the deal with the .08? Is that why he got DWI and not DUI? I like AJ, this sucks for him. I wonder why they pulled him over in the first place?

DWI is the "new" DUI (they gave it a new name)

DWI - driving while intoxicated
DUI - driving under the influence

[LSC9901]

Wait till 2010... AJ won't be at daytona in a cup car especially with no license! Remember he has gone to court yet!

I think there is a stretching of the mind happening here by many. Where I live the DUI brings a 90 day suspension at most for a first offense and generally a good lawyer can get that reduced to a C & N (careless and negligent) penalty. Is this AJ's 1st offense ? Are there lawyers working for him ? I would tend to believe that very little will happen in this case. I will assume that there was no accident or injuries and if that is the case most of this will disappear by Feb of 2010.

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I think there is a stretching of the mind happening here by many. Where I live the DUI brings a 90 day suspension at most for a first offense and generally a good lawyer can get that reduced to a C & N (careless and negligent) penalty. Is this AJ's 1st offense ? Are there lawyers working for him ? I would tend to believe that very little will happen in this case. I will assume that there was no accident or injuries and if that is the case most of this will disappear by Feb of 2010.

I don't know LCS...I'm sure on the legal side of things, it will turn out like you say. But I think it will be awhile till this just goes away and people forget about it. I just think where AJ will get hurt the most is on the sponsor side of this deal.
Do you think any sponsor wants to hear that their driver had too take a Breathalyzer test before he gets on the track?
The thing about it is a driver of AJ's stature are a dime a dozen right now and there are a lot of options. NASCAR I'm sure is very unhappy with this especially with what happened with Mikey the week before. Only difference is Mikey wasn't charged, booked and cuffed and of course Mikey is a huge name and personality in the sport.
I also think AJ made statements too quickly, saying stuff like "I felt fine" or "I drank nothing but water for 90 minutes before I left"wasn't good things too say. Too me that sounds like he was popped and drank water to sober up.
I find it admirable that he takes full responsibility but too me that is almost admitting guilt before the court date... Don't say nothing! Other then you "only had 2 drinks and the breath machine must have been off"