Big day for ‘Dinger: He’ll replace Kurt Busch in the Shell-sponsored car at Penske.
Why Penske Racing Decided To Hire AJ Allmendinger For Open NASCAR Ride
Forgive AJ Allmendinger if his head is still spinning from a whirlwind few days.
At the start of last week, Allmendinger was planning on being the driver of Richard Petty Motorsports’ No. 43 car next season – just as he had been in 2011.
Read Article >Shell Statement: How Much Did Penske Team Sponsor Have To Do With AJ Allmendinger Hiring?
After the embarrassment of Kurt Busch’s Homestead tirade at ESPN’s Dr. Jerry Punch – which was caught on video and distributed via YouTube – Penske Racing sponsor Shell-Pennzoil released a strongly worded statement.
The company said it was “disappointed” with Busch’s actions, which were “in no way consistent with the way we want our brands represented.” Shell also said it expressed its concerns “directly to Penske Racing.”
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