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AJ Allmendinger Faces Severe Penalties and Grid Start Penalty for Nashville Cup Race

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June 1, 2025
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AJ Allmendinger Faces Severe Penalties and Grid Start Penalty for Nashville Cup Race

Mar 29, 2025; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver AJ Allmendinger (16) during practice for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

NASCAR Shocker: AJ Allmendinger and Kaulig Racing Hit with Heavy Penalties Before Nashville Cup Race

In a stunning turn of events, NASCAR has dropped the hammer on AJ Allmendinger and the Kaulig Racing team ahead of the Nashville Cup race. The No. 16 car driver will be forced to start from the back of the grid after the team was found guilty of making illegal adjustments to the car post-inspection. This violation of the NASCAR rulebook has resulted in severe penalties that have sent shockwaves through the racing world.

Officials discovered unauthorized adjustments in Allmendinger’s car’s splitter after it had already passed the pre-qualifying inspection. Although the team managed to rectify the issue and get the car to pass inspection again, the repercussions were swift and harsh. Allmendinger was slapped with a ten-minute penalty and allowed to participate in the qualifying session, only to be later disqualified from it.

According to an official statement from NASCAR, “The No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet team was penalized…after an unapproved adjustment was found on the splitter after the team had already passed pre-qualifying inspection.” The penalties didn’t stop there – Allmendinger will also face a stop-and-go penalty during the race under green flag conditions. Additionally, the car chief and team engineer have been ejected for the remainder of the weekend, and the team has lost their pit selection for the Sunday race.

But the drama doesn’t end there. AJ Allmendinger, known for his bold opinions, has weighed in on NASCAR’s potential plan to increase the horsepower of Cup cars for short track races. Currently limited to 670 horsepower, NASCAR is contemplating a bump up to 750 horsepower, a move that has sparked debate among drivers and fans alike.

In a statement, Allmendinger expressed his thoughts on the matter, saying, “I feel like we talk about this all the time. I think it’s maybe at least the first time publicly that NASCAR has probably been open to it.” While some drivers wouldn’t mind seeing horsepower figures reach 800 or even 900, Allmendinger believes that 750 horsepower could be a solid starting point, with 800 being the ultimate goal. He emphasized that while it may not be a complete solution, it certainly wouldn’t hurt.

As Allmendinger gears up for the Nashville race amidst a cloud of penalties and controversy, fans are left wondering how the events will unfold on the track. Stay tuned as the high-octane action of NASCAR continues to deliver surprises and thrills at every turn.

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