3 crew members suspended by NASCAR for violating substance abuse policySeptember 2nd, 2009 NASCAR suspends 3 for substance abuse violationsDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has suspended three crew members for violating its toughened substance abuse policy.
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.
Attorney: Mayfield to skip Chicago after failing to find sponsorship, ride for Saturday's raceJuly 9th, 2009 Attorney for Mayfield says he won't be in ChicagoCHARLOTTE, N.C. — An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race.
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 driver Jeremy Mayfield not on entry list for Saturday's Cup race in ChicagoJuly 6th, 2009 Mayfield not on entry list for Chicago raceDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield's team isn't on the entry list for Saturday's race at Chicagoland Speedway.
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.
NASCAR Mexico driver Carlos Pardo killed in crash at race in PueblaJune 15th, 2009 NASCAR Mexico driver killed in crashMEXICO CITY — Driver Carlos Pardo has been killed in a crash during the final laps of a NASCAR Mexico race, organizers said. Pardo was leading the race in the 97th lap when his car was nudged by a competitor from behind and slid sideways into a wall at the entrance to the pit lane at about 120 mph on Sunday.
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 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.
Speedway Motorsports Inc. asks NASCAR to consider Kentucky for 2010 Sprint Cup scheduleMay 4th, 2009 SMI willing to move one of its races to KentuckyCONCORD, N.C. — Speedway Motorsports Inc.
Injured NASCAR fan released from hospital after reconstructive jaw surgeryApril 30th, 2009 Injured NASCAR fan released from UAB HospitalBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A teenager who was injured during Talladega's NASCAR race has been released from the hospital.
Skinner wins rain-shortened NASCAR trucks race at Kansas SpeedwayApril 27th, 2009 Skinner survives rain to win at KansasKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mike Skinner waited through two days and two weather delays to win the rain-shortened O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 trucks race at Kansas Speedway.
NASCAR places Earnhardt, Mears on 6-race probation for bumps in Phoenix skirmishApril 21st, 2009 Earnhardt, Mears get 6-race probation for skirmishCONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.
NASCAR places Earnhardt, Mears on 6-race probation for Phoenix skirmishApril 21st, 2009 Earnhardt, Mears get probation for skirmishCONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.