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| A.J. Allmendinger addresses the media following a failed random drug test. Photo courtesy of NASCAR.com |
In an attempt to clear his name, Penske driver A.J. Allmendinger exercised his rights today in asking that an independent laboratory test the backup sample provided last week.
"I have informed NASCAR that I have requested that the 'B' sample be tested, following the steps according to NASCAR's 2012 rule book regarding this situation," Allmendinger said in a statement released by the team. "I fully respect NASCAR's drug usage policy and the reasons they have it. I am hoping this can get resolved as quickly as possible so that I can get back to driving the No. 22 Penske Racing Dodge.
"I am sorry that this has caused such a distraction for my Penske Racing team, our sponsors and fans. Obviously I would never do anything to jeopardize my opportunity here at Penske Racing or to my fellow drivers. I am very conscious about my training and health and would never knowingly take a prohibited drug."
Due to the uncertainty of Allmendinger's status, Sam Hornish Jr. has been added to the entry list for Sunday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
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