Anthony James "AJ" Allmendinger (born December 16, 1981), nicknamed The Dinger, is an American racecar driver. He is best known for his accomplishments in the Champ Car World Series. Allmendinger was indefinitely suspended for failing NASCAR's drug policy during the 2012 season. Before the suspension, Allmendinger drove the No. 22 Shell Oil Company/Pennzoil Dodge Charger for Penske Racing in the Sprint Cup Series; following the completion of the NASCAR Road to Recovery program, he was reinstated as a NASCAR competitor in September. He is married to Canadian model Lynne Kushnirenko.