A.J. Allmendinger discusses doubts ahead of 500th NASCAR Cup start
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
A.J. Allmendinger opens up about his career as he approaches his 500th NASCAR Cup start this weekend. Known for a unique journey in motorsports, Allmendinger also boasts victories in CART and endurance racing at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. His NASCAR career has seen interruptions but showcases resilience through various achievements, including nearly winning the Indy 500 in 2006. Allmendinger reflects on his inner doubts as he reaches this milestone, which highlights the challenges of sustaining success in competitive racing.
- •Allmendinger prepares for his 500th NASCAR Cup start this weekend.
- •He has a history of five wins in CART and a Rolex 24 victory.
- •Allmendinger nearly won the Indy 500 in his only attempt in 2006.
- •His NASCAR career has faced interruptions but continues to thrive.
- 1:15 PMMotorsport.com — A.J. Allmendinger opens up on inner doubts as he reaches 500th NASCAR Cup start
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Allmendinger opens up on inner doubts as he reaches 500th NASCAR Cup start
"There is no driver in the Cup garage with a career trajectory quite like A.J. Allmendinger. And that's just looking at the NASCAR side of it, without including how he had a five-win season in CART, won the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona overall in 2012 after an epic battle, or the fact that he nearly won the Indy 500 in his one and only start. Allmendinger's NASCAR Cup career has been interrupted ...Keep reading
"Allmendinger is set to become just the 48th driver in history to start 500 NASCAR Cup races, a once unthinkable milestone for the veteran driver
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 1:15 PMA.J. Allmendinger opens up on inner doubts as he reaches 500th NASCAR Cup start
There is no driver in the Cup garage with a career trajectory quite like A.J. Allmendinger. And that's just looking at the NASCAR side of it, without including how he had a five-win season in CART, won the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona overall in 2012 after an epic battle, or the fact that he nearly won the Indy 500 in his one and only start. Allmendinger's NASCAR Cup career has been interrupted ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 1:15 PMA.J. Allmendinger opens up on inner doubts as he reaches 500th NASCAR Cup start
Allmendinger is set to become just the 48th driver in history to start 500 NASCAR Cup races, a once unthinkable milestone for the veteran driver
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