AJ Allmendinger’s son Aero’s “new car” takes the spotlight amongst assorted Christmas day gifts

NASCAR veteran AJ Allmendinger's son Aero got a brand new car as his Christmas present. AJ's wife Tara Allmendinger shared the news on Instagram.

Veteran driver AJ Allmendinger has been spotted enjoying his holidays. The 43-year-old, who competed for Kaulig Racing in the Xfinity Series this season, is spending some much-needed quality time with his wife and his kids in the post-season as he prepares for a Cup Series return in 2025.

While he is not an active social media user, AJ's wife Tara Allmendinger is. Tara, who is the 2021 Mrs. North Carolina winner and a model and architect by profession, can often be seen posting glimpses of her daily life on Instagram.

In a recent story, Tara shared an adorable clip of her son, Aero, enjoying his Christmas present, a toy BMW Z4 Roadster. Along with the video, Tara also wrote the caption:

"Who doesn't want a new car on Christmas 😂"

AJ and Tara Allmendinger's son Aero

AJ and Tara Allmendinger have been married since 2019. The couple started dating shortly after AJ's divorce with ex-wife Lynne Kushnirenko, who is a model and a chiropractor. AJ and Lynne divorced in 2012.

Tara and AJ also have a dog named Xena. The couple also used to own a cat, Mr. Tickles.

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AJ Allmendinger on returning to Cup Series in 2025

After ending his first stint in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2018, Allmendinger signed a five-race deal to drive for Kaulig Racing in the Xfinity Series in 2019. The deal turned out to be much more significant for both parties as it led to Allmendinger's return to the Cup Series in 2021.

Following his impressive performances, AJ Allmendinger was given a full-time ride in the Cup Series in 2023. This was all while the 43-year-old driver fulfilled his Xfinity Series commitments, finishing inside the top-10 in all three full seasons with Kaulig Racing. After yet another brilliant Xfinity season in 2024, which saw him reach the Xfinity Series Championship 4 field, Dinger is set to yet again make his full-time Cup return in 2025.

As he prepares to return, Allmendinger has a major job to do within the Kaulig Racing camp as the team continues to endure a tumultuous period on the track. Reflecting on his upcoming return, Allmendinger said in a recent interview with Forbes:

"We can get our organization back in the right direction. We took a step back on the Cup side. We can go into the offseason and reset. Kaulig Racing with Matt Kaulig and Chris Rice are making great moves to make our competition better. It will be good for us to settle down and rebuild the racecars to get us where we need to be."

AJ Allmendinger will drive the No. 16 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing next season.