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Roger Penske hires Allmendinger for 2 IndyCar races

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger has a new part-time job with a familiar team.

On Friday, Roger Penske hired the former open-wheel racer to drive two IndyCar races this season including the Indianapolis 500 on May 26. Allmendinger also will compete April 7 in Birmingham, Ala.

It’s a big move for Allmendinger’s career.

NASCAR suspended the driver in July after he failed a random drug test and was released by Penske when a backup “B’’ sample also tested positive for a banned substance.

After completing the “Road to Recovery” program, Allmendinger was reinstated in Sep...

 

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