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AJ Allmendinger Blasts ECR After Kansas Engine Failure Derails Race

A blown engine after just seven laps at Kansas Speedway ends Allmendinger’s race early, leading to a heated on-air outburst and raising concerns about ECR reliability.

AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Overview

  • AJ Allmendinger’s No. 16 Chevrolet suffered an engine failure on Lap 7 of the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, resulting in a DNF.
  • The Kaulig Racing driver unleashed a profanity-laden tirade over team radio, targeting Earnhardt Childress Racing (ECR) for ongoing mechanical issues.
  • This marks the second consecutive race-ending incident for Allmendinger, following a violent wreck at Texas Motor Speedway the previous week.
  • ECR engines have a history of reliability issues, with Allmendinger facing similar problems during his 2015 season with JTG Daugherty Racing.
  • The recent setbacks jeopardize Kaulig Racing’s playoff aspirations and intensify scrutiny on ECR’s engine performance across the NASCAR series.