What looked to be a promising day quickly went south for A.J. Allmendinger. The California native started off Sunday's STP 400 on the pole and led the first 44 laps of the 267 lap race. Sadly, the #22 AAA Dodge's time at the front was short lived thanks to an engine issue. Allmendinger soldiered his car to the finish, a disappointing 32nd place finish 10 laps off the lead lap.
Number/Driver, Lap, Infraction, Penalty
#20 Joey Logano, Pre-Race to the rear, tail end, engine change
#49 J.J. Yeley, 41, Speed-Entering pits, pass thru
#15 Clint Bowyer, 53, Pitting before pit road is open, garage
#22 A.J. Allmendinger, 133, Pitting before pit road is open, tail end
#22 A.J. Allmendinger, 133, Too many crewmember(s) in contact with pit service area, tail end
#83 Landon Cassill, 143, Safety violation, below minimum speed, pit
#22 A.J. Allmendinger, 188, Pitting before pit road is open, tail end
#24 Jeff Gordon, 246, Safety violation, below minimum speed, pit