Well it had been established, just verified. Hearing this was even more disappointing - and scary.



http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar...ory?id=3336865


Hope it will turn out for the best.

"Fike has returned to USAC's Midget series, where he is tested upon arrival at the track."

Good work Kevin and Jason. I have no problem with these guys racing while trying to overcome thier demons and get their life back in order as long as they are clean. From the looks of it the new heads of USAC are being proactive and willing to give these guys enough rope either hang themselves or make a ladder all while protecting the other drivers on the track.:applaud::applaud:



"Since 2000, seven NASCAR drivers have been suspended indefinitely for substance abuse problems, four after either failing or missing tests administered under reasonable suspicion. The other three, including Fike, were caught by police."

Walker, Fike, Hmiel......who are the other four?

I think it's a good thing for Aaron. Hopefully, it'll help him get his life on track. That's the most important thing.

I know two of the remaining four that were suspended by NASCAR. There were two Grubb bothers in the Busch Series. Kevin and Wayne were their names and I think Kevin is the one that was suspended. Another driver had the last name of Rose. I'm pretty sure it was Brian Rose and he raced in the Craftsman Truck Series.

The last two have me stumped, at the moment! :rolleyes:

Tim Richmond was banned for drugs.

Shane Hmiel

Well, I'm now down to one. Sammy Potashnick was the other driver suspended from NASCAR. I know there was a crew chief that was suspended, but I'm not sure if that counts, or not. I think his last name was Darrow, or something like that.

Mr. Richmond was quite the talent, but did indeed have issues with drugs. That was awhile back and quite "unheard" of back then. I'm not sure of who the last one "Since 2000" might be, but anyhow.

As a side note. I really think racing could be a huge help to those like Fike, Walker and Hmeil. All three of these kids have the talent, so it's nice to see them on the right track.

Do your homework on Tim Richmond guys. He was suspended for not turning over his medical records to hide the fact he had AIDS. The "drug" suspension was for over the counter meds.
From wiki:
In 1988, Richmond again tried to make another run in NASCAR (by securing a ride with Ken Ragan's Ford for the Busch Clash), but NASCAR was concerned not only about Richmond's health, but also about how he contracted AIDS in the first place. They subjected Richmond (and Richmond alone) to a drug test and several days later, NASCAR announced that Richmond was suspended indefinitely for testing positive for banned substances. Richmond was livid saying that he had not taken any banned substances and demanded another test, which he passed. NASCAR later admitted that the only substances found in the first test were the over-the-counter medications Sudafed and Advil. They also released the permanent ban, but refused to allow Richmond to drive again until he surrendered his medical records that said he had AIDS.

Looks like USAC is far ahead of NASCAR on this issue.

Frank Daigh

I for one am glad USAC is giving those in need a second chance to hang themselves.

Which makes me think...if you get a second chance and you hang yourself what are the chances of the rope you hung yourself with being a hemp rope? :O:

If you get a second chance to hang yourself, then that means you didn't do a very good job the first time.