A.J. Allmendinger

March 24, 2008
11:59 AM EDT

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Birthday: Dec. 16, 1981
Hometown: Los Gatos, Calif.

YEAR-BY-YEAR NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES RECAP

2007 -- Finished 43rd in series points. ... Best finish was 15th at Lowe's Motor Speedway in October. ... Best start was fifth at Texas Motor Speedway in November.

PREVIOUS RACING HISTORY

Competed in three Craftsman Truck Series races in 2006. ... Finished fifth at Talladega in his second start. ... Finished third in the 2006 Champ Car World Series, winning five races and one pole. ... Won rookie of the year award in Champ Car World Series in 2004. ... Won Toyota Atlantic Championship and rookie of the year honors in 2003. ... Was Barber Dodge Pro Series champion in 2002. Won six of the series' 10 races.

NOTEWORTHY

Was named AUTOSPORT International rookie of the year in 2004, becoming the first American to win the award. ... Second-youngest driver to win the Toyota Atlantic championship behind Michael Andretti. ... Is a two-time International Karting Federation Grand National champion.