Jeremy Mayfield drugs test positive (Photo:JeremyMayfield.com)
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield, as well as Tony Martin and Ben Williams, was suspended indefinitely for failing to pass the drugs test, according to the reports.
Full Throttle reported all three were found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 7-5 (violation of the NASCAR substance abuse policy) of the 2009 NASCAR rule book.
Chicogo Tribune said NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter would not reveal the banned drug in question but did say it was not an alcohol-related offense.
Jeremy Mayfield #41 All Sport Toyota Camry Car (Photo:JeremyMayfield.com)
Jeremy Mayfield drives the #41 All Sport Toyota Camry in the Sprint Cup Series for his own team, Mayfield Motorsports. According to Full Throtlte, since Mayfield was banned indefinitely, his NO.41 car will have to be sold, or at least listed under a different name.
A statement Jeremy Mayfield issued to SI.com addressed his drug problem and revealed his team is finding a substitute driver.
“As both a team owner and a driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, I have immense respect for the enforcement policies NASCAR has in place. In my case, I believe that the combination of a prescribed medicine and an over the counter medicine reacted together and resulted in a positive drug test. My Doctor and I are working with both Dr. Black and NASCAR to resolve this matter.
“Mayfield Motorsports remains committed to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the organization will announce an interim owner and a temporary replacement driver early next week. Those roles will commence immediately beginning with next week’s Sprint Open and continuing through Charlotte and beyond.”
