AJ Allmendinger

Few cars in NASCAR warrant those words. But on June 5, 2011, a car that deserves all those accolades and more will take the track at Kansas Speedway. That’s when STP, one of the most recognized sponsors in NASCAR history, returns to the track – and it will once again ride with the car number that made it famous.  Driving for Richard Petty Motorsports, AJ Allmendinger will pilot the No. 43 STP Ford Fusion in a historic tribute to his team owner and NASCAR Hall of Fame member “The King” Richard Petty.  “To drive the No. 43 Ford Fusion for Richard Petty is an unbelievable honor in and of itself,” said AJ Allmendinger. “But to drive that car with STP as a sponsor is something beyond my wildest dreams.”  “I’m excited to herald STP’s return to NASCAR,” he continued. “And I know when fans see this car at the race track; they’re going to be excited too.”  Petty’s partnership with STP begin in 1972, when he drove the No. 43 STP car to his fourth Cup championship. He has been a spokesperson for the brand ever since.  The 2011 No. 43 STP Ford Fusion is inspired by that legendary 1972 car – from the familiar Petty blue, dayglow orange and STP red to the unmistakable STP logo on the hood.