A former Bowling Green [KY] NASCAR driver faces possible indictment on various drug charges. Brian Rose, 23, was arrested July 23 and charged with first-degree alcohol intoxication second offense, possession of marijuana, first-degree prescription in improper container, second-degree possession of an illegal substance of an unspecified origin, and first-degree promoting contraband. Rose was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail and later released on a $7,500 bond. The former racer was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on April 28 for undisclosed reasons. Roses case was waived to the grand jury yesterday in Warren District Court. (Bowling Green (KY) Baily News)
AND A grand jury will consider several drug charges against Brian Rose, a driver suspended in April from the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks series. Rose was arrested last week, posted a $7,500 bond and was released. NASCAR suspended Rose indefinitely, saying only that it was not because of on-track actions. He made two starts this season, finishing 14th in Darlington, S.C., and 24th in Martinsville, Va. Rose competed in 21 races in 2002 with five top-10 finishes.(ThatsRacin.com/AP), Rose drove for Bobby Hamilton Racing and other teams in 2002.(7-29-2003)
