NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2012 0 2012-05-19 2012-05-19 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/sxrwpu1470772172.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/yyrury1470772142.jpg A.J. Allmendinger won the pole for the Sprint Showdown, but would have to go to pit road during the pace laps to change a flat tire. Dale Earnhardt Jr. dominated the showdown leading every lap to cruise to victory. A.J Allmendinger would finish second in the final transfer spot after a hard battle with Jamie McMurray. 512479