Tara Allmendinger, wife of NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger, recently posted photos of their son, Aero, attending the Kaulig Racing Christmas party. Known for her active social media presence, Tara frequently shares updates about her life with AJ and their young son, giving fans an inside look at their family moments.
AJ Allmendinger and Tara first crossed paths at the 2014 Indy 500, sparking the start of their relationship. They later tied the knot in a scenic ceremony at Murray's Mill in Catawba, North Carolina. In September 2023, the couple embraced parenthood with the arrival of their first child, Aero James Allmendinger, symbolizing a joyous new chapter in their journey together.
Kaulig Racing recently hosted a festive Christmas party where Tara Allmendinger captured sweet moments of her son, Aero, enjoying the event. Sharing the joyous moments on Instagram, Tara wrote:
"Aero doing his best to stay in the spotlight at the @kauligracing Christmas party last weekend. 🏆"
At the Kaulig Racing Christmas party, AJ Allmendinger's son, Aero, charmed attendees with his adorable outfit. He sported a white fleece sleeveless jacket over a red checkered shirt, paired with dark blue jeans, creating a festive and stylish look perfect for the holiday celebration.
Commonly known as 'The Dinger', Allmendinger competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024, driving the #16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing. Over his 17-year NASCAR career, he has achieved 21 wins across the Cup and Xfinity Series. His most recent victory was at Charlotte's 2023 Bank of America Roval 400.
The 2024 season marked his final campaign in the Xfinity Series, as the California native prepares to focus on Kaulig Racing's Cup Series program in the upcoming season.
AJ Allmendinger and Tara Allmendinger celebrate a milestone in their son's journey to recovery
The birth of Aero James Allmendinger was a deeply emotional moment for AJ Allmendinger and his wife Tara. Born with Craniosynostosis, a condition requiring surgery to correct prematurely fused skull bones, Aero faced significant challenges early on. Following his surgery, he wore a cranium helmet as part of his recovery.
Recently, Tara expressed immense relief and happiness, sharing that Aero has fully recovered from his condition, marking a joyful milestone for their family.
"He did it! It’s official: Aero has graduated from his @docband helmet from Cranial Technologies. We are so grateful for all the care and support we’ve received. Last year, AJ and I were scared, sick, and losing sleep over the thought of our three-month-old undergoing surgery. Aero was born with Saggital Craniosynostosis and had to undergo an endoscopic strip craniectomy—basically, surgery to remove a fused suture on the top of his skull," Tara wrote.
"After surgery, he wore three helmets for several months. The helmets molded his head to shape and allowed for normal brain growth. I can report everything turned out fantastic. God’s timing and plan are truly perfect. 💜" she added.
Aero celebrated his first birthday on September 7 this year and now lives a healthy and normal life, having defeated the life-threatening disease.
Meanwhile, catch AJ Allmendinger compete in the Cup Series on February 2nd for the coveted Clash at Bowman Gray. Catch the action live on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM.