AJ Allmendinger Failed Drug Test

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I think I heard it reported that nascar will set up guidelines that AJ has to follow to have any chance of getting reinstated. Not sure though.
 
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Does anyone know when the "B" sample was taken, or if the specifics of Allmendinger's test isn't known, when is a "B" sample usually taken during a drug test? Seems if it was taken directly after the "A" sample or is part of the same sample, the results would be the same.
 
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SyxxSynse said:
Does anyone know when the "B" sample was taken, or if the specifics of Allmendinger's test isn't known, when is a "B" sample usually taken during a drug test? Seems if it was taken directly after the "A" sample or is part of the same sample, the results would be the same.
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Per an article I read on ESPN yesterday...
"The "A" and "B" samples refer to what NASCAR calls a "split sample." That is, the specimen is split into separate containers for separate testing. The "temporary" in the NASCAR announcement of the suspension refers to the driver's option of having the "B" sample tested. In past cases with other individuals, positive testing in both samples has led to indefinite suspension of drivers or crewmen. "
 
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badkarma said:
Per an article I read on ESPN yesterday...
"The "A" and "B" samples refer to what NASCAR calls a "split sample." That is, the specimen is split into separate containers for separate testing. The "temporary" in the NASCAR announcement of the suspension refers to the driver's option of having the "B" sample tested. In past cases with other individuals, positive testing in both samples has led to indefinite suspension of drivers or crewmen. "
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Thanks for the response. This helps out. I wonder if AJ will have the B sample tested.
 
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badkarma said:
Per an article I read on ESPN yesterday...
"The "A" and "B" samples refer to what NASCAR calls a "split sample." That is, the specimen is split into separate containers for separate testing. The "temporary" in the NASCAR announcement of the suspension refers to the driver's option of having the "B" sample tested. In past cases with other individuals, positive testing in both samples has led to indefinite suspension of drivers or crewmen. "
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If they just put the same sample in two different containers I don't see how essentially the same sample tested again will have a different result.
 
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Orangesmokey said:
Thanks for the response. This helps out. I wonder if AJ will have the B sample tested.
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Yes. Already in progress. From Jayski...

Suspended Sprint Cup driver AJ Allmendinger on Monday took the first step in trying to get his failed drug test reversed. The Penske Racing driver, suspended prior to Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway for failing a drug test taken the previous weekend at Kentucky, issued a written request to have his "B" sample tested in hopes that it will give a different result than the initial "A" sample that came back positive for a banned substance. Allmendinger had 72 hours from Saturday to ask for his "B" sample to be tested. It will take approximately five days for NASCAR to get results from the second test from the lab, Aegis Sciences Corporation in Nashville, Tenn., that conducted the original test. If the "B" sample comes back positive, Allmendinger faces indefinite suspension until he completes NASCAR's recovery program, which includes counseling, therapy and more testing. Team officials and NASCAR have declined to comment on the substance found in Allmendinger's initial "A" sample test. They are waiting on results of the "B" sample to confirm results.(ESPN.com)
Statement from AJ Allmendinger, Charlotte, NC (July 10, 2012):"I have informed NASCAR that I have requested that the "B" sample be tested, following the steps according to NASCAR's 2012 rule book regarding this situation. I fully respect NASCAR's drug usage policy and the reasons they have it. I am hoping this can get resolved as quickly as possible so that I can get back to driving the #22 Penske Racing Dodge. I am sorry that this has caused such a distraction for my Penske Racing team, our sponsors and fans. Obviously I would never do anything to jeopardize my opportunity here at Penske Racing or to my fellow drivers. I am very conscious about my training and health and would never knowingly take a prohibited drug."(Walldinger Racing)
AND Multiple sources say a second drug screening test has been conducted on the urine sample collected last week from NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger. Penske Racing owner Roger Penske told Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio's The Morning Drive today that he believes Allmendinger exercised his right to request a test of the second, or "B" sample by Aegis Laboratories, NASCAR's substance abuse testing agent. Sources speaking on the condition of anonymity confirm that the test was conducted late yesterday at Aegis' Atlanta headquarters, with Allmendinger, his attorney and a toxicologist of his choosing in attendance to monitor the proceedings. Results are expected to be available within the next 24-48 hours, and Penske said he and his team are "standing behind (Allmendinger) until we understand the results. I can't say today what that is going to be." He said he has not spoken with his driver since he was temporarily suspension broke Saturday, but will await results of the second urinalysis before making any decisions about his driver's future. "We have a one-year contract with him (and) we'll have to assess the situation," he said. "We'll look at the details& and make our move accordingly. At this point, it would be way premature for me to speculate what we might do."
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SyxxSynse said:
If they just put the same sample in two different containers I don't see how essentially the same sample tested again will have a different result.
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Maybe he is thinking that something in the testing process caused the sample to come up with a false positive.
 
#36
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I am surprised by AJ's testing positive for a band substance. I would have never thought he would be one to do something like that. Jeremy Mayfield is not as big of a surprise. I hope that it comes out that this was a false positive and AJ gets back to driving quickly. No matter what the outcome this story will always come up when someone talks about AJ. More so if his B sample fails too.
 
#40
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Dumb on AJ's part. Has a good ride with a good owner. No reason to screw it up. I really don't feel like he should use the excuse that he didn't know the substance was band. If you are taking supplements you should know what's band and what isn't.
 
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I agree smokey. I've heard several drivers say that before they take anything, they send it to the lab that does the testing to have it checked.
 
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not really sure why he thought the b sample would test any different if it was all collected at the same time.
 
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rpvol said:
not really sure why he thought the b sample would test any different if it was all collected at the same time.
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I think he was hoping that there was something wrong with the testing process that caused a false positive. Obiviously now that's not the case.
 
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jhen713 said:
yeah, he's claiming its from supplement or energy drink.
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I believe him a actually. However, he's still an idiot for not knowing what he's putting in his body, especially when his career is dependent on it.
 
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