A.J. Allmendinger and his wife Tara welcome their firstborn

A.J. Allmendinger and his wife Tara, name their son "Aero James Allmendinger."

A.J. Allmendinger and his wife Tara welcome their firstborn

A.J. Allmendinger and his wife, Tara showing his son's onesie (Credits: Instagram)

Congratulations are in order as the No. 16 driver, A.J. Allmendinger, and his wife, Tara, have welcomed their first child, Aero James Allmendinger, into the world. This joyous occasion comes just days before the Hollywood Casino 400 in Kansas, adding a new layer of excitement and responsibility to the Kaulig Racing driver’s life.

The road to parenthood for the Allmendingers was filled with eager anticipation as they anxiously awaited the arrival of their firstborn. The #16 driver has been eagerly sharing updates about his wife’s pregnancy for several weeks, anxiously anticipating when they lay eyes on their son. This journey, though, took a bit longer than expected, building up the excitement even more.

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In a heartwarming tweet, A.J. Allmendinger expressed his elation, saying, “It might have taken a bit longer than we expected, but [Tara] and I are so thrilled to have our little boy Aero James Allmendinger finally arrive into our family at 11:31 a.m. this morning. Momma and baby are doing amazing. Thank you to everyone that was so positive through this.”

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The timing of Aero James’ arrival, just days before the Kansas race, adds a unique twist to A.J. Allmendinger’s preparations. As a new father, he’ll undoubtedly be balancing the excitement of parenthood with the demands of his racing career, potentially sacrificing some sleep.

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A.J. Allmendinger and his wife, Tara on track
A.J. Allmendinger and his wife, Tara, are on track (Credits: Instagram)

Allmendinger’s 2023 season in the Cup Series has been marked by uncertainty. Changes within Kaulig Racing, including Justin Haley’s departure, have left Allmendinger’s future with the team up in the air. Rumors like Daniel Hemric and Ty Dillon swirl about his potential exit and possible replacements.

A.J. Allmendinger isn’t the only NASCAR driver to welcome a new addition to their family recently. Ryan Preece, another driver, also became a father for the first time, while John Hunter Nemechek and his wife celebrated the arrival of their second daughter. It’s a busy and joyous time for NASCAR dads.

Amidst the contract speculations and racing challenges, one constant has emerged in Allmendinger’s life – his son, Aero James. As he navigates the unpredictable world of NASCAR, he’ll also be embracing the joys and responsibilities of fatherhood. Aero James Allmendinger’s arrival not only adds a new dimension to his life but also reminds us that amidst the thundering engines and screeching tires, the most beautiful moments can occur off the track.

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