Anthony James "A. J." Allmendinger (born December 16, 1981), nicknamed The Dinger, is an American racecar driver and IZOD IndyCar Series team owner. He is best known for his accomplishments in the Champ Car World Series. Allmendinger currently drives the No. 22 Shell Oil Company/Pennzoil Dodge Charger for Penske Racing in the Sprint Cup Series. He is married to Canadian model Lynne Kushnirenko.
