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Is Red Bull Racing second-guessing its decision to let go of AJ Allmendinger?

April 26, 2017aj allmendinger Bull decision let racing red

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Is Red Bull Racing second-guessing its decision to let go of AJ Allmendinger?

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Much has been made of Red Bull’s decision to sever ties with Allmendinger in favor of extreme poster boy Scott Speed. So far, it’s looking like Red Bull made the wrong decision. Last week, Allmendinger, now with Richard Petty Motorsports, worked his way into the top 35 in owner’s points, meaning for the first time all season he was guaranteed a spot in this weekend’s race. Conversely, Speed, who started the season with a guaranteed spot thanks, in large part, to the job Allmendinger did last season, has fallen outside of the top 35, meaning he arrived at Texas needing to qualify on time. He didn’t. Now, not only will Red Bull be down a car this weekend, but things aren’t going to get any easier. By missing just one race, Speed has lost valuable ground and from here on out will be in battle just to get back inside the top 35 in owner’s points. Meanwhile, Allmendinger heads into Sunday’s race just 34 points outside of the top 12.