Two NASCAR drivers arrested for DWI; One arrested for failure to register as sex offender
As reported yesterday, two NASCAR drivers were arrested and charged with a DWI. Chris Hacker was arrested on August 15 and Jason White was arrested on August 3.
NASCAR drivers arrested for DWI
View the NASCAR penalty report below.
Additionally, Joel Courage was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. Officers noted that he registered with the sheriff’s office back in 2018. However, he created multiple social media accounts and failed to notify authorities, which counts as failure to register.
On Thursday, NASCAR suspended all three:
NASCAR Penalties
Member: Joel Courage
Penalty Date: August 17, 2023
Penalty Level: Behavioral
Infraction: (Sections 4.4 D)
Penalty: Courage has been suspended from NASCAR indefinitely.
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Member: Chris Hacker
Penalty Date: August 17, 2023
Penalty Level: Behavioral
Infraction: (Sections 4.4 D)
Penalty: Hacker has been suspended from NASCAR indefinitely.
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Member: Jason White
Penalty Date: August 17, 2023
Penalty Level: Behavioral
Infraction: (Sections 2.14 A; 4.4 D)
Penalty: White has been suspended from NASCAR indefinitely.
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NASCAR Rulebook
Rule 4.4. D:
-Actions by a NASCAR Member that NASCAR finds to be detrimental to stock car racing or NASCAR.
-Statement and/or communication made public (including social media platforms) that demeans, criticizes, ridicules, or otherwise disparages another person based upon that person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, or handicapping condition.
-Member-to-Member confrontation(s) with physical violence (e.g. striking another Competitor) and other violent manifestations such as significant threat(s) and/or abuse and/or endangerment.
-Multiple violations of the Code of Conduct.
-Selling NASCAR Single Event Credentials (VIP Passes, Essential Worker Passes, etc.).
-Being charged with or convicted of significant criminal violations (e.g. Domestic Violence, Trafficking, Assault), or having had determinations rendered by criminal or civil authorities that in NASCAR’s judgment necessitate action. NASCAR will not pre-judge guilt or innocence in the criminal or civil legal system, or the guilt or innocence of the Member, but rather review each matter in its own context and circumstances and with regards to its potential effects upon the sport.
-Violations of NASCAR’s Sports Gambling Policy.
Rule 2.14 A:
-Any NASCAR Member charged with any violation of the law (misdemeanor and/or felony) shall notify NASCAR…
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