Allmendinger Launches Scathing Attack Of ECR After Blown Engine Ends Kansas Run
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AJ Allmendinger fired an explosive rant towards ECR Engines following an early exit from the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway.
After just seven laps of the race, the 43-year-old's engine blew up, bringing his race to an early end. The driver fumed:
"Hey ECR, you guys f***ing suck. I mean, what ... f*** you guys!"
Luckily, the Kaulig Racing driver avoided a wreck when the engine blew, instead guiding the No. 16 Chevrolet off the track as it came to a stop.
AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.Speaking ahead of the race weekend in Kansas, Allmendinger explained in a press release: "Obviously we had a tough weekend in Texas, so we need to reset and get some momentum back. On the positive side, we've shown our mile-and-a-half program is really strong. Our plan is to go to Kansas, have speed, and execute like we have been to put together a solid run."
An early issue for AJ Allmendinger in Kansas. #NASCARonFS1 pic.twitter.com/v1ywbApTYS — FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 11, 2025
Allmendinger returned to full-time NASCAR Cup Series racing this year. The Kaulig Racing driver commented ahead of the 2025 season, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports:
"Honestly, just driving the cars... I don't know if I'm on the lighter side of popular opinion on that or what, but I actually really enjoy driving the Cup cars," Allmendinger admitted.
"I think that was part of the reason that we talked about the decisions. And I feel fortunate more than anything that Matt and Chris still believe in me to try to help whatever program they want me in, whether it's Cup or Xfinity.
"But yeah, definitely I like the direction that our team is headed just being back in these cars full time."
Allmendinger is currently 19th in the drivers' Cup Series standings.
NASCAR Cup Series standings ahead of Kansas
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