A.J. Allmendinger News

SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 EchoPark Automotive Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Sonoma Raceway Notebook

Saturday Sonoma Raceway Notebook

June 27, 2026
Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin face off in In-Season Challenge—Again
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EchoPark Automotive to sponsor AJ Allmendinger at Sonoma

EchoPark Automotive to sponsor AJ Allmendinger at Sonoma

June 23, 2026
EchoPark Automotive has joined Kaulig Racing and AJ Allmendinger for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at California’s Sonoma
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 14: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Celsius Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA at Pocono Raceway on June 14, 2026 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger making 500th Cup Series start at Sonoma

AJ Allmendinger making 500th Cup Series start at Sonoma

June 22, 2026
A week after posting a season's best fifth-place finish at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, Kaulig Racing driver AJ Allmendinger
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Celsius Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger scores first top five of 2026 at San Diego, chips away at Chase deficit

AJ Allmendinger scores first top five of 2026 at San Diego, chips away at Chase deficit

June 21, 2026
By Dustin Albino
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Celsius Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 19, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger says he plans to return to Kaulig Racing in 2027

AJ Allmendinger says he plans to return to Kaulig Racing in 2027

June 21, 2026
AJ Allmendinger has no plans to step away from racing anytime soon
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Campers Inn RV Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 23, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger to drive Kaulig Racing truck at Watkins Glen

AJ Allmendinger to drive Kaulig Racing truck at Watkins Glen

May 1, 2026
Veteran NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger will drive Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 Ram 1500 in the May 8 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 28: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee's Toyota, (L) and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 28, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Cup drivers serving as analysts for O’Reilly races in six races

Cup drivers serving as analysts for O’Reilly races in six races

April 30, 2026
Six NASCAR Cup Series drivers will take turns and serve as guest analysts for upcoming O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races
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SPIRE Academy sponsoring AJ Allmendinger in Nashville

SPIRE Academy sponsoring AJ Allmendinger in Nashville

April 23, 2026
SPIRE Academy, a premier multisport boarding school and elite athlete training institution in Geneva, Ohio, today announced
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Big Sipz Chevrolet, walks the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on July 12, 2025 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger to drive for Kaulig Racing in Darlington Truck Series race

AJ Allmendinger to drive for Kaulig Racing in Darlington Truck Series race

March 18, 2026
Kaulig Racing announced on Wednesday morning that AJ Allmendinger will drive the team's #10 RAM this Friday in the NASCAR
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 01: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Celsius Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on March 01, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Alex Bowman, AJ Allmendinger treated for medical issues at COTA

Alex Bowman, AJ Allmendinger treated for medical issues at COTA

March 1, 2026
Alex Bowman exited the NASCAR Cup Series race early after feeling unwell Sunday at Circuit of The Americas. Bowman, driver
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Grizzly Nicotine Pouches to sponsor Ty Dillon & AJ Allmendinger

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches to sponsor Ty Dillon & AJ Allmendinger

January 28, 2026
The American Snuff Company, LLC (ASC) and Kaulig Racing today announced the expansion of their two-year-old partnership,
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CELSIUS to sponsor Allmendinger in Cup, Haley in Trucks

CELSIUS to sponsor Allmendinger in Cup, Haley in Trucks

January 26, 2026
Kaulig Racing announced today that CELSIUS will serve as a primary sponsor of AJ Allmendinger’s No. 16 entry in nine NASCAR
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger competing in 2026 Rolex 24

AJ Allmendinger competing in 2026 Rolex 24

November 8, 2025
After confirming its full-season driver lineup on Friday, Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian (Acura MSR) has announced
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 12: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 12, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger is surprise pole winner for Bristol Playoff race

AJ Allmendinger is surprise pole winner for Bristol Playoff race

September 12, 2025
Qualifying in the first half of a 39-driver field, AJ Allmendinger stole the spotlight from the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff
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Black’s Tire Service sponsoring AJ Allmendinger at Richmond, Darlington

Black’s Tire Service sponsoring AJ Allmendinger at Richmond, Darlington

August 11, 2025
AJ Allmendinger will return to familiar colors this weekend for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway with an extended partnership