Archive for July 1st, 2009

Emotions are mixed with the lifting of Jeremy Mayfield’s suspension, but let’s sort things out before making conclusions, DW says.

Judge lifts suspension, Mayfield can race

Posted by on July 1st, 2009

Jeremy Mayfield’s suspension is over … for now. A judge on Wednesday lifted the ban, allowing the NASCAR driver to run on Saturday.

Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison, Glen Wood and Richard Childress have been named as finalists for induction to the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

A judge has lifted Jeremy Mayfield’s suspension, saying the NASCAR driver should be allowed to race.

U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen says “the court finds the harm to Mr. Mayfield significantly outweighs any harm to NASCAR.”

NASCAR had indefinitely suspended Mayfield on May 9 after he tested positive for methamphetamines on May 1.

In his ruling Wednesday, Mullen says NASCAR can test Mayfield extensively, including hair samples, to determine “if he’s been a methhead or not.

Rowdy Racing 07-01-09

Posted by on July 1st, 2009

It’s “Smack Down Day for Jeremy.” jim Hunter puts the wood to Mulhern. Then we meet Trent Cherry.

It’s halftime … what’s the plan, coach?

Posted by on July 1st, 2009

The next few weeks are about as close as NASCAR gets to having a halftime. So Jeff Hammond offers advice to the coaches.

VIDEO: Is Rowdy racing too much?

Posted by on July 1st, 2009

Kyle Busch may be in a rut right now, but that’s not going to make him give up any of his extracurricular racing, Lee Spencer says.

NASCAR confirmed Wednesday that suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamines.

The confirmation came outside federal court after Mayfield’s attorney mentioned the illegal substance several times during a 45-minute argument against the driver’s indefinite suspension. Court recessed after Bill Diehl’s argument and is set to reconvene Wednesday afternoon.

Hammond cam: Back where it started

Posted by on July 1st, 2009

It’s “halftime” for NASCAR, and teams are going back to tracks again. Jeff Hammond says it’s time to see who learned their lessons.

Montoya finally making noise in Cup

Posted by on July 1st, 2009

Juan Pablo Montoya has wins all over the world, but he’s been realistic in NASCAR. That approach is working out, Rea White says.