Dinger gets dumped!

SOURCE: Bleacher Report

It was announced yesterday morning that AJ Allmendinger was released by Penske Racing. This was no surprise to NASCAR fans all around the world. It would have happened to any NASCAR driver that failed a drug test.

Now the most asked questions have been answered, with Dinger being fired and Sam Hornish in the 22, who is going to be in the 22 in 2013? 

There are many candidates for the ride, but I believe it will come down to four drivers. Those would be Matt Kenseth, Ryan Newman, Trevor Bayne, and Joey Logano. I have ruled out Sam Hornish because I don't think that Penske will put Hornish in a full season ride with a prime big ticket sponsor.

SOURCE: Speedway Media

 Matt Kenseth is a very unlikely driver for the 22, but I included him because he was speculated to be talking to Penske, and he has driven a Ford in the Cup Series. But, it has been all but announced that Matt Kenseth is going to be driving the 20.

That leads to our second driver. Joey Logano is being included because he may not be at JGR next year. That is if Gibbs can’t get him a sponsor for a fourth car. But, I wouldn’t hire Logano. Sure he has a lot to learn still. But as the best thing since sliced bread having 2 wins in some of the best equipment in NASCAR. Some on man!

Trevor Bayne is the most likely to get the 22 because he is young and has a boat load of talent. He has shown strengths in the cup series with top tens at Las Vegas and Talladega. That is in underfunded equipment. I believe him and Penske are a hit.

SOURCE: ESPN