Red Bull Racing just made a huge mistake.
This week RBR announced that it will part ways with sophomore driver AJ Allmendinger. One question: Why?
Two Words: Scott Speed.
AJ has obviously not had a perfect entry and career into stock car racing. But who has?
Since going back in the car after being replaced by Mike Skinner, Allmendinger has successfully qualified for, and run fairly well in, every race since then. So why after putting so much effort into the development of a new driver would you just cut him loose after he gets the hardest part of his career behind him?
- B/R Ticket Guide
Red Bull Racing has already basically committed to current ARCA points leader Scott Speed, who looks to be the next big thing in NASCAR. But isn't this just a bit unfair?
After working hard all summer to get the No. 84 in the top 35 in owners points, why does Allmendinger just get thrown out of the car? No one really knows, but it seems to be that hard work and effort and doing your best don't seem to mean much anymore.
The real question is: Where will Allmendinger go?
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2 months ago
Tony, There aren't too many other open seats for AJ to go to - and I agree that he has worked hard. But I've seen Scott Speed in action in ARCA and he is the real deal - from a driving and personality perspective. Will be interesting!
2 months ago
AJ Allmendinger has been in talks with Petty Enterprises and Ganassi Racing - this has been verified. ESPN has also reported that one of these two teams has offered him a three-year deal, and that this offer is why Red Bull cut him - they knew he had a place to go to.
The ESPN article does not identify which team made the offer. Being the better performing of the two teams, and with rumors they plan to switch to Toyota power next year, and already having experience with former open-wheelers, I hope that its Ganassi's #41 seat that AJ's been offered.
from 2 months ago
Ryan, sounds like you have some good information on this one - thanks for sharing. I think Dinger would do well at either team.
from 2 months ago
Google News Alerts for the win.
2 months ago
AJ turned down a one year extension offered by TRB, since he was offered from another team a three year deal and should know shortly who it is. While most fans are eagerly waiting for that Lagano kid, I can't wait for the Speed Demon (his B/R nickname) to make his Cup debut and he's the real deal.
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