Allmendinger will have to meet with a substance abuse professional, who will determine if and how long any rehabilitation is needed as well as how long it would take for his body to cleanse its system from the drug. Early Wednesday, Allmendinger expressed, via his Twitter account , thanks to those who have been supportive of him.
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Since Allmendinger had never tested positive in more than five years of racing on the Sprint Cup circuit, his story of taking Adderall one time seems believable. He is guilty of extremely poor judgment -- especially since he does not have a prescription for the drug -- but there are no indications that he is any sort of drug addict. The simple fact that he has been reinstated by NASCAR less than three months after the original failed test would appear to show that this is not a person who has a serious drug problem, or even a minor one.
He made an incredibly stupid mistake, but not one that should forever end his dream of being a Sprint Cup racer. NASCAR enforced its rules in suspending Allmendinger, then followed its guidelines and enabled Allmendinger to prove that he should be allowed to return to the sport. But that certainly does not remove the scarlet "D" that now hangs around his neck. Being technically allowed to race is not nearly the same thing as actually returning to the track. It will be up to sponsors and an understanding team owner to give Allmendinger a second chance.
Fortunately for Allmendinger, it appears Roger Penske might be such an owner. Penske owns the No. Penske basically had no choice except to remove Allmendinger from the No. The bigger obstacle might be in convincing sponsors to financially support a car driven by Allmendinger. Most sponsors flee from controversy, hence why you rarely hear drivers delve into sensitive topics surrounding politics or social issues. And Allmendinger's record on the track certainly does not help his cause -- he is winless in Sprint Cup starts, with only five top-five finishes and 29 tops.
In 17 races this season before his suspension, he had managed only three tops and was 23rd in the point standings.
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