AJ is married to wife Lynne. Allmendinger won 5 races, had 1 pole and finished third in Points in Champ Car World Series in 2006. In 2005 he had 1 pole and 4 podium finishes. Previous to that he had been the Toyota Atlantic Champion in 2003 and the Barber Dodge Pro Series Champion in 2002. AJ was given a test in a Craftsman Truck by Bill Davis Racing in 2006 and driver from last place up to 13th. He also finished an impressive 5th at Talladega. In 2007 he was then given a ride in a Cup Car for the Red Bull Racing.