The NASCAR Career Resilience of AJ Allmendinger

[@hudsboy1049]

Fun fact: AJ's first win date: August 10th, 2014 AJ's second win date: *August 15th, 2021* Literally won his second race after the 7th anniversary of his first cup win.

[@larrysipe1234]

coincidence? i think NOT

[@Mike4k_]

Both of his cup wins are him getting teams their first win

[@aldouscoroza]

Damn I just Noticed

[@rh1763]

Sonoma 2022 23 11 racing and a.j.???

[@CJODell12]

2014 with JTG Daugherty Racing and 2021 with Kaulig Racing.

[@DennyDeliversYT]

I can’t be the only one was reminded of the energy of Watkins Glen 2014 when AJ won this past weekend

[@evanj2400]

Isn’t that when Rick Allen said the funni

[@DannyBTalks]

Nah. ESPN still covered in 2014.

[@vincentodomscatl24]

You doing ok Denny Delivers? I know this past weekend was a heart breaker. As much as I am not a fan of Hamlin and I didn't want him to win, seeing him come so close to redemption from what happened last year at Indy when he blew a tire with not many laps left and then being dumped by Briscoe when he was penalized for cutting the corner, (which I don't believe he should have been penalized for because the was second then Hamlin got back by him so he basically gave the position back after Allmendinger forced Hamlin into Briscoe causing him to go off track and had he went back in track immediately probably would have caused a wreck) was tough to watch. I can't imagine how you felt. Well I can a little, Martinsville 2017 was a heart breaker for me so I guess I can kinda relate. But hope you are doing well. I know it's been a bittersweet season up to this point, running so we'll almost every race but not being able to find victory lane.

[@DennyDeliversYT]

@@vincentodomscatl24 Lol yeah, I’m doing good. Thanks for asking!

[@vincentodomscatl24]

@@DennyDeliversYT no probably. I'm sure Chase Briscoe has been removed from you Christmas Party guest list, huh?

[@CJODell12]

A.J. Allmendinger would make the 2021 Xfinity Series Championship 4, finishing 4th in the final points. His stats for what was amazingly his *first* full-time Xfinity Series season were: * 5 wins - Las Vegas, Mid-Ohio, Michigan, Bristol, Charlotte Roval * 18 top 5s * 22 top 10s * 5 poles - Darlington, Texas 1, Indy RC, Daytona 2, Texas 2 * 30 lead lap finishes * 422 laps led (leading at least 1 lap in 23 of the 33 races) * 9.2 average finish

[@MVRowner]

AJ Allmendinger is the new Elliott Sadler. Sadler had a career turnaround when he went to Jr Motorsports. Allmendinger is having a turnaround season thanks to Kaulig Racing, only it looks like he can make a legitimate competitive return to the Cup Series.

[@packisbetter90]

Both pretty similar

[@gonzalomanriquezjr864]

I’m still bitter that the championship eluded Sadler those last years he raced

[@handsomedevil4928]

@@gonzalomanriquezjr864 he would’ve won the championship his last 3 years without the chase. Sadler was good and crazy consistent.

[@sethbomgardner9030]

Eh, Sadler never made it back to cup. I'd say most cup drivers who washed out would almost dominate the Xfinity or Truck series with good equipment. Their experience (and the fact they probably dominated the Xfinity series to get to the cup level in the first place) means they would have a tremendous advantage. If you put Allmendinger or Allgier in the 54 or 33 they would have twice as many wins as they do now. However, as most cup teams maintain their Xfinity series teams as a feeder system to develop drivers, they'd rather put talented young guys than washed out old guys in their cars. I'd say that Allmendinger would have a better chance at the cup series than Sadler did back in the day because Allmendinger never had a chance in good equipment once he had time to fully develop, as he moved over from open wheel. He was only in the Penske ride for half a season, other than that, he was in subpar equipment. In three of his four years at JTG, he finished 13, 22, and 22, which is very reasonable considering the equipment he was in and the fact that the other car then and both cars now have typically finished the season worse than that.

[@joshsparks1489]

These aren’t the same at all. Sadler went to JR because he couldn’t hack it in the cup. It’s only a matter of time before dinger gets back thwre

[@anthonysemler2564]

I started watching AJ when he was driving for RPM. I worked for one of the team sponsors. AJ was doing an appearance at one of our locations in southern Michigan. I was working the event and my dad was supposed to bring my kid to meet AJ and get an autograph. As always my dad was late, and wasn’t going to make it there before the end of the event. AJ found out and not only stayed after the event to meet my kid, but walked around with him and talked to him for an hour, by himself. He had absolutely no obligation to stay for 2 full hours after an event. But he did, on his own accord. That showed us how much character AJ has. He made a 9 year olds day! In fact, all these years later, my kid still talks about that day all the time. It was absolutely no surprise to us that AJ fought his way back to the top. I see many more top tens, top fives and wins in his future!

[@beansballcardblog]

I’ve been an AJ fan for years and love that he’s having success. Hopefully he can snag a full time Cup gig for next year.

[@JEEntertainment89]

With the addition of all the road courses + the rumored and likely chicago steet course the "road course ringers" have a good seat in NASCAR. Put him in a good team and I bet 7 of the races at least of the yeat he'll be right alongside Chase Elliott and Austin Cindric during those races

[@NASCARFAN93100]

I was so happy Allmendinger won

[@anitagarrison6916]

AJ has been one of my favorite characters since first coming to NASCAR. I used to call him my little titmouse (a bird for those of you who don't know what that is) with his perfect hair poof. My heart broke for AJ during the Penske deal. I believed him and apparently so did Roger. I am absolutely stoked about his success. And he's a perfect fit with Chris Rice and Matt Kaulig.

[@MVRowner]

Coincidently, I was actually listening to the Rise and Fall of Red Bull Racing when I got the notification this video was uploaded.

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

Before this year, I thought AJ would go part-time for the rest of his career; he seemed to have a lot more fun that way. He still might, but with that team going full-time next season, he is probably a top candidate.

[@ChandlerTingle]

His 43 Best Buy Paint scheme is my second favorite paint scheme of all time

[@packisbetter90]

His 43 schemes were all good. I miss the Petty schemes then and before. They usually suck now

[@tr1338]

I thought AJ was gonna wind up on Fox to replace Jeff Gordon. Could you imagine AJ and Bowyer as the Fox team? Then he gets this win!!!! Even if the win was due to right place right time, he has shown consistent competitiveness in one off cup races. I hope Kaulig brings money and equipment next year with AJ in a full time ride. The man can wheel, nobody can argue that.

[@Bean-ox9jq]

This is my dads favorite driver... He has been a fan since AJ was in the 43 car with Best Buy as his sponsor.... and we couldn't be happier right now... AJ is one a mission!!!!

[@casey6518]

Danny, I say Matt Kaulig should have A.J. in the black & white #16 car fulltime next year like he's an outlaw trying to steal an win & doing so from the big boys & their mega sponsors.

[@stevencurtis3693]

Hey! I got AJs raced version Watkins glen win autographed diecast! They only made 108 of them. I remember Mr.H, the Captain and the Cat in the Hat went to congratulate AJ in Victory Lane.

[@michaelhall736]

I knew this would happen. I always thought he was a very talented but underrated driver. And I'm glad to see how well he's doing.

[@realbaron5714]

I know about Allmendiger since that I watch NASCAR in 2008 when he was in Red Bull Team. He is a talented driver who unfortunately circumstances have not favored him for his development, mainly after testing positive for substances when he was with Penske. Things would have been different were it not for that event, but it's good to know that he now has a good chance with an emerging team like Kaulig and that he can do good things.

[@vercingetorix444]

Love AJ, glad he's with Kaulig, they seem like great people.

[@kenberan4875]

Following The Dinger , since , RED BULL , PENSKE , & NOW , 1 of the Nicest driver's in any race series , A FAN Favorite , & so Happy for HIM , Has Come . a Long way ,, WHY , they Say , NEVER GIVE UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@splashgo8265]

Without a doubt, kaliug needs to put him in that other chartered ride, he's expirenced and finally in his prime. PLEASE PUT AJ IN THE SECOND CHARTERED RIDE KALIUG PLEASE!!

[@aldouscoroza]

I think he's better off in Xfinity so for me Kaz Grala and Justin Hayley should take the Kaulig Cup Ride

[@sethbomgardner9030]

@@aldouscoroza Kaz Grala?!? WTF

[@sethbomgardner9030]

While I get that you are trying to develop a young driver with potential in Justin Haley, AJ Allmendinger would constantly perform better in the cup series next year than Haley. While Spire motorsports is hot garbage, Justin has still only finished in the top 23 in 1 race, last week at Indianapolis out of 19 races. Allmendinger has 3 top 7 finishes in 4 races with Kaulig. You can't really have two young drivers racing for your team unless you want to fix a crap ton of cars, consistently finish at the back of the field, and have zero chance at winning. Sure sponsors prefer young drivers, but they also don't like crappy results. If you're looking for a veteran driver, you have no better option than AJ Allmendinger; especially given their relationship.

[@nickmangona48]

Got this in my recommended after AJ's win at MIS, this guy is showing a huge career comeback, I really hope he goes full time in cup in the future.

[@evanj2400]

*well AJ, that was a humdinger*

[@evanthomas5378]

Aj is doing an AMAZING job with his NASCAR career comeback.

[@drppr76]

I see AJ getting some more wins

[@Landmasters]

Thanks for the context on his drug incident, I just thought he was similar to Almirola in showing promise, but getting kinda lowballed by team shenanigans (in Almirola's case, being forced out of his car so Denny could take the win and later getting stuck in the 43 car for over five years) But hell yeah I think AJ's got some serious potential ahead, although I will always smile at those promos of him chilling on his porch enjoying retirement and then saying, eh why not...why not indeed

[@pjrippa3850]

And now he won the Xfinity race at Michigan a couple days after his Indy RC win. So happy for this man

[@berryboiblast]

I’m super happy AJ Allmendinger got the win at Indy on Sunday. I was so shocked when he took the lead, questioning my self if this was really happening. I hope AJ keeps moving forward and gets at least one more win next season

[@TheDuck632]

Once again you have made an amazing video. I choked up a little was Brand picked up Dinger. Of the young buck NASCAR fan channels you remain my favorite. I don't get to watch as much anymore my job takes offshore for weeks at a time but when I do watch you always deliver.

[@KonwTheTrut]

His excitement from his wins is so contagious lol. Glad he's doing well, for sure. The great thing about more road course races is that road course racers now have more of a chance to win.

[@ItsSloppy_Joe]

Now..since he has won at the cup series with Kaulig… Could Allmendinger go full-time with Kaulig next year at the cup level?? They announced he would do part-time but could this win be the boost? 👀

[@TheTEN24]

Was a huge fan of AJ cause of his unique name lmao, I lost interest in NASCAR years ago but I was happy to hear he won again and it sounds like he’s turned a corner again which is awesome!

[@CarlCrisp]

I’m a big Dinger fan so this makes me real happy

[@joshsparks1489]

I’ve always thought allmendinger had the talent. He just hasn’t had a good break other than Penske that he screwed up on his own accord. So I’m stoked to see him really showing what he’s capable of

[@NYstacker11]

he seems to be having a ton of fun again too, he seemed to not be enjoying anymore by the end of his run in the 47. happy for him

[@johndornoff]

Have to be honest I was pulling for MattyD. to pull off the upset especially at Penske's track but I was also super excited for Allmendinger to win.

[@justinkoster4417]

i absolutely love AJ. i didnt follow him much when he was at penske but every since he went to JTG im always keeping an eye on him and that win was amazing i couldnt believe it

[@methead1811]

Love the Dinger redemption story that continues to unfold

[@alexthesniper1952]

I've always respected AJ I felt he got screwed over at Penske especially after the drug test deal and than to come back and perform like he did has been awesome to see.

[@lordmushy]

I was lucky enough to be at lasvegas and though I wanted jr motorsports to get the W I have been a fan since the 90s and was excited to see AJ win.

[@speedwayanywhere6845]

I can't help when it brings to mind that Jeremy Mayfield trys to compare his situation. AJ wasn't criminal in what happened to himself

[@tonycoakley7531]

Aj can definitely be a contender in good equipment

[@budsodastories]

I love when you do this style video Danny you really hit it out of the park

[@b2b545]

I love how he never gave up that’s what it’s all about

[@johnvandeventer8668]

Congrats to him

[@Jfromes1]

AJ also ran for a handful of races for Penske in Indy Car in 2013. He finished 7th at the Indy 500 that year. Actually came very close to winning that a race

[@grassmaster4432]

Hey the first time I met the Dinger he was a cool cat and you know what I happy for him good for him he deserves it he is a wheel man....

[@evanj2400]

What happened to the Danny B model railroad?

[@willracer1jz]

AJ is a good guy!!!

[@tr1338]

Just subbed. You have a good take man. Looking forward to more vids.

[@Miniduck9013]

God I love AJ I really hope he comes back to cup again he deserves it

[@DannyBTalks]

Well, he was back in Cup, but it sounds like the decision to back to Xfinity was his choice.

[@Miniduck9013]

@@DannyBTalks I’m only just now REALLY getting into NASCAR, is there any particular reason a driver would want to stay/go back to xfinity?

[@Brian_rock_railfan]

great video

[@peepawghost]

I’m glad he fought his way back.

[@samuelmcneill1120]

As someone with severe ADD who needs to use amphetamines in my daily life the stories of Allmendinger and Mayfield upset me a lot. NASCAR punishing these drivers for prescription amphetamines meanwhile the ceo is an opioid addict. Come the fuck on.

[@jlgrayfox]

NASCAR is morphing more and more into a series that'll play into the hands of a guy like AJ. Plus, Kaulig Racing seems to be competitive right out of the gate. It's not inconceivable to think that AJ could go full time Cup racing again AND consistently make the playoffs with so many opportunities for him to not only run well but potentially win.

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

I do like seeing AJ on the track but I’d like to see him part time in the cup series, I think so of the magic would be gone if he came on full time and didn’t have a good year. But if he was part time and was battling for some wins it would be a better story line.

[@InactiveChannel19272]

Kaulig Racing is next big thing when it comes to race teams. They’ve had so much success and now they’re going for a championship at Phoenix! And they have Haley in the 16 and Grala and Allmendinger part time and Grala knows how to get good finishes and Aj can win.

[@existinginaspace8347]

They gotta move Dinger up into that second car full time as soon as they can get the 2nd charter. Then give Dibenidetto the Exfinity car.

[@shackletainment]

Don't forget, AJ is also a Rolex 24 hours winner during this time period too.

[@tommack8650]

Dang! The Dinger is not just a road course ringer. He won Indy 🏆

[@moman4kids1]

@DannyBTalks you forgot to mention he won the 24hrs of Daytona also

[@joshuafarmer3467]

I hope he does it!

[@jameskeyser5124]

AJ is talent pure talent broke my heart when he got fired from Penske

[@freshboxlive3272]

Just saw him win at Portland International Raceway.

[@djobe420]

Allmendinger almost won a couple of those dover races in the 43. I remember him leading the most laps and losing to Jimmie Johnson one of these year.

[@Ultrase7en767]

AJ Allmendinger: 2024 cup champ, you heard it here first

[@wrecker7430]

And now a win at Michigan for Kaulig.

[@jw33]

This video aged well.....

[@vincentodomscatl24]

They need to change Logano's numbers from red to black. Seeing it on Allmendingers old car, which I forgot about, looks way better.

[@joshdickens3974]

I think we will see AJ allmendinger back up in the cup series in the near future we have started the 2022 season already I'm a little bit behind on this video but we have started it and it's going to be a good year especially with the Gen 7 I cannot wait to see it out on the track and it's going to be a good year

[@Brett_Baker_]

Add to that he just won Michigan this past weekend

[@mollycaz1]

I like to see AJ get one more shot at the indy 500. If his belts did not come loose late in the race with him in the lead he would have won.

[@copocopocopocopo]

I'm just happy AJ won't be a one-hit wonder in Nascar.

[@Jakereisman11111]

HOT TAKE: Dinger could be the next MTJ

[@justinworkman9980]

He took adderal and got screwed and Kyle Larson calls someone the n word and got to drive for the greatest nascar team of all time fucking great

[@loganirwin5022]

This years series has shown how talented Larson is, irregardless of your feelings.

[@otoot8198]

What's the outro song?

[@mclew1234]

I think AJ's future is dependent on what him & Matt Kaulig want to get out of racing 1. What does Matt Kaulig want to be in the cup series, does he want to win the championship or is he happy being a mid level team that will have 1 full driver that is essentially being developed for the likes of Penske & then have his other car chasing race wins having a rotation of part time drivers. 2. What does AJ want out of racing at this point in his career & life, is he desperate to go back to Cup full time or is he being in racing and a year on year contender for the Xfintiy title & making spot cup starts, if he's happy with that then it seems like he has a place at Kaulig as long as he wants it, leading their Xfinity programme & being a mentor to the young drivers being developed and getting to go Cup Road Course which looks like it will 6 or 7 starts a season

[@Lepermessiah2386]

Wow you put a lot of effort into this…..

[@RyGuy8989]

I like The Dinger

[@Jakereisman11111]

You make some great content tho. Sorry for trolling on nascar shitposting I didn’t mean to piss you off lol

[@joshiles]

AJ may prefer the shorter schedule in Xfinity or that car, who knows. He's the only guy I can think of who came back from a failed drug test, much less win races. We need those veterans in Xfinity too, like the truck series of old they need some identity down there instead of being just a farm system for future cup drivers, AJ could definitely be one of those guys who can hang down there and be competitive every week like Crafton still does in trucks.

[@greenyonline]

Go Dinger go! Made a mistake. Paid for it. He’s good for the sport.

[@vellbariaofficial]

He'll be back full time next year in Cup.

[@Miniduck9013]

Uh oh

[@shooter7a]

Region 11 Norcal!

[@uhok9596]

aj should go to roush with brad what combo that would be with 7 road course races

[@grassmaster4432]

No offense meeting him in person he is a short guy definitely made for Indy cars

[@ryanraycraft754]

So no one is going to bring up how Jeremy Mayfield got effectively banned from NASCAR for using aderral for his ADHD but Allmendinger gets a second chance because he thought it was an "Energy" pill? Love the guy and his driving but they legit screwed Mayfield out a really good career in NASCAR for the same shit AJ did......rant over lol

[@budtate401]

Never saw it thanks to nbc!

[@youtuber3328]

i somewhat like racing

[@darrelladams4188]

Dinger. Dinger. Dinger. Dinger

[@skarlet7434]

once jtg daugherty opened up that seconds team with Chris Buescher it pretty much ended that teams chances of doing great in the series. nothing against Buescher. Just a bad business decision

[@bwtmagnesiumwater]

Now that you said that jtg got one car now and seems like they can do better

[@derbykid1]

He should be the one racing full time in the cup series next year. Just my opinion

[@philrietberg374]

Bring back Jeremy Mayfield!!!!

[@aupaub1168]

Only wish he got a win at Red Bull I know he won the Open

[@handsomedevil4928]

AJ Allmendinger, more like AJ Allmendswagger. Or AJ Chadmendinger. Or just simply the Dinger.

[@thomaspayton436]

plus he l got divorced

[@Greg1_c]

A.j save Joey logano career

[@speediepitstop1531]

Swoop his real nick name

[@Jakereisman11111]

It’s Renaissance not resilience Danny

[@DannyBTalks]

No. It’s resilience. Renaissance doesn’t make any sense.

[@Jakereisman11111]

@@DannyBTalks honestly it could mean both

[@Jakereisman11111]

@@DannyBTalks Renaissance means rebirth

[@DannyBTalks]

@@Jakereisman11111 and resilience means refusing to ever give up when it seems something is over.

[@Jakereisman11111]

@@DannyBTalks like I said Mr. Baldwin, it’s a matter of perspective

[@master886786]

i think AJ is good but not full time monster energy cup good at this time yes he won the brickyard but alot of better cars had get took out first sorry hes good just not top spot good