| Car Number | #16 |
| Team | Kaulig Racing |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 16, 1981 - Los Gatos, California |
| Age | 44 |
2026 Season Stats
Biography
A.J. Allmendinger is a road course specialist and former open-wheel racer from Los Gatos, California, who has reinvented himself multiple times throughout his racing career. After competing in Champ Car and IndyCar, Allmendinger transitioned to NASCAR where he has become one of the most respected veterans in the garage. His road course victories - including the 2014 Watkins Glen Cup race and multiple Xfinity wins - have cemented his reputation as one of the best circuit racers in stock cars.
Allmendinger's career nearly ended after a failed drug test in 2012, but he rebuilt his reputation through the Xfinity Series with Kaulig Racing, where he dominated road course events. His comeback story is one of redemption and resilience, and he has become the heart and soul of the Kaulig organization. At 44, he is one of the elder statesmen of the Cup garage, bringing experience and wisdom to a young team.
Interesting Facts
- Former Champ Car and IndyCar driver before switching to NASCAR
- Won the 2014 Cup race at Watkins Glen
- One of the best road course racers in NASCAR history
- From Los Gatos, California - Silicon Valley
- Rebuilt his career through the Xfinity Series after a 2012 suspension