NASCAR driver indefinitely suspended; Driver offers explanation
Bristol Motor Speedway hosted the most recent round of the NASCAR schedule. The triple-header race weekend hosted the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series.
View the full Bristol Motor Speedway penalty report below.
Denny Hamlin (NASCAR Cup Series), Tyler Reddick (NASCAR Xfinity Series) and Brett Moffitt (NASCAR Truck Series) claimed victories at the 0.533-mile oval.
After the race weekend, five penalties have been announced. Of those, one driver has been indefinitely suspended in violation of NASCAR’s substance abuse policy.
Bristol Penalties
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
Driver/Car: Brad Keselowski #2
Infraction Date: August 17, 2019 (Post-race inspection)
Sections 10.9.10.4: Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty Level: Safety
Penalty: Crew chief (Paul Wolfe) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver/Car: Chase Elliott #9
Infraction Date: August 17, 2019 (Post-race inspection)
Sections 10.9.10.4: Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty Level: Safety
Penalty: Crew chief (Alan Gustafson) has been fined $10,000.
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Driver/Car: Clint Bowyer #14
Infraction Date: August 17, 2019 (Post-race inspection)
Sections 10.9.10.4: Tires and Wheels – Note: Lug nut(s) not properly installed.
Penalty Level: Safety
Penalty: Crew chief (Michael Bugarewicz) has been fined $10,000.
Bristol Penalties
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Driver/Car: Tyler Reddick #2
Infraction Date: August 16, 2019 (Pre-race inspection)
Violation: Sections 12.5.2.7.1: At-Track Penatly Options Note: Vehicle failed inspection multiple times.
Penalty Level: L1
Penalty: Team has been assessed with the loss of 10 owner points and 10 driver points.
Bayley Currey indefinitely suspended by NASCAR
Infraction Date: August 15, 2019
Infraction: Sections 12.1; 19.
Penalty Level: Behavioral
Penalty: Indefinite suspension from NASCAR.
NASCAR informed Currey of the failed test last week. He took to social media ahead of this official announcement in which he explained the failure.
“This weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR informed me that I failed a random drug test administered last week. I spoke with NASCAR’s Doctor where he explained that I had DMHA (2-Amino-5-methylhexane) in my system,” Currey explained.
“I take a pre-workout supplement, Juggernaut Irate, and this ingredient is indeed in the supplement. I was obviously not aware that I was violating NASCAR’s Substance Abuse Policy.”
“I have immediately asked NASCAR to enter me into the Road to Recovery Program where I will gain more knowledge about such banned supplements and I will fully cooperate with NASCAR’s direction and advice.”
“I have worked very hard for a lifetime to reach this level and I am eternally grateful to be afforded the privilege to compete in the sport that I love. I want to publicly apologize to my owners, Rick and Lisa Ware, all the employees of Rick Ware Racing, my sponsors, NASCAR, and most importantly the fans. My lack of knowledge is no excuse for this to happen. I will expediently complete the process and I will strive to have my suspension lifted as soon as possible.”
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Bristol Race Results: NASCAR Cup Series
