NASCAR submits testimony from four who claim to have witnessed Mayfield drug useSeptember 21st, 2009 NASCAR asks for evaluations of MayfieldCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem and/or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
NASCAR says it's still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield's latest drug testJuly 10th, 2009 NASCAR: Mayfield drug test process continuesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR says it's still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield's latest drug test.
Mayfield lawyer: NASCAR driver had two drug tests Monday _ one at lab, one at home with NASCARJuly 8th, 2009 Lawyer: Mayfield tested for drugs twice on MondayCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says the NASCAR driver was tested twice for drugs on Monday — once at an independent laboratory and once at his home by NASCAR.
NASCAR cites potential for fatalities in asking appeals court to restore Mayfield's suspensionJuly 8th, 2009 NASCAR asks appeals court to restore Mayfield banCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of "a proven methamphetamine user" could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans.
NASCAR chairman Brian France says sport's drug testing policy is fairJuly 3rd, 2009 France defends NASCAR's drug policyDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brian France defended NASCAR's drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge's ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield's suspension.
Mayfield heads into federal court to fight NASCAR's drug suspensionJuly 1st, 2009 Mayfield in court to fight NASCAR suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield is in court trying to get his indefinite suspension from NASCAR lifted by a federal judge.
Mayfield expert defends qualifications after NASCAR accuses him of lying about credentialsJune 18th, 2009 Mayfield expert under fire defends credentialsSONOMA, Calif. — An expert witness for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is defending his qualifications after NASCAR accused him of lying about his credentials.
Gaughan's crew chief suspended for using slur toward DavisJune 12th, 2009 Crew chief suspended for using racial slurCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The crew chief for Nationwide Series driver Brendan Gaughan was suspended indefinitely Thursday for using a racial slur about rival driver Marc Davis, who is black.
Person familiar with results: NASCAR driver Mayfield used drug other than performance-enhancerMay 14th, 2009 AP source: Mayfield positive test not for steroidsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A day after learning Jeremy Mayfield failed a drug test for something other than a performance-enhancer, NASCAR allowed him to drive a race car at Darlington Speedway at speeds up to 173 mph.
NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield suspended after failing drug testMay 10th, 2009 NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield fails drug testDARLINGTON, S.C. — Jeremy Mayfield was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Saturday for failing a random drug test, becoming the first driver to violate a toughened new policy that went into effect this season.
Person familiar with test tells AP: NASCAR Sprint Cup driver fails drug testMay 9th, 2009 AP source: Sprint Cup driver fails drug testA NASCAR Sprint Cup driver has failed a drug test, the first under the sport's new drug policy. A person familiar with the test told The Associated Press the driver failed a drug test from last weekend's race at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.
Ex-NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb found dead in Virginia motel room; police investigatingMay 8th, 2009 Ex-NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb found dead in Va.RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia police say former NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Suspended Phillies' pitcher J.C. Romero files suit against supplement manufacturerApril 27th, 2009 Suspended Phillies' Romero sues supplement makerSuspended Phillies reliever J.C. Romero has filed suit against a nutritional supplement manufacturer alleging an unlisted ingredient in one of its products caused him to test positive for a substance banned by Major League Baseball.
Ambrose crewman back in pit at Talladega after serving 4-race suspension for chasing tireApril 26th, 2009 Tire-chasing crewman returns from suspensionTALLADEGA, Ala. — The crew member who chased a tire across pit road has returned from a four-race suspension and is in the pits at Talladega Superspeedway.
NASCAR truck race suspended due to thunderstorms, tornadosApril 26th, 2009 Weather forces suspension of truck raceKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The NASCAR truck race at Kansas Speedway was suspended due to thunderstorms and will resume on Monday.