Officials of NASCAR have suspended driver Kevin Grubb indefinitely for violation of the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy. Grubb was in violation of 12-4-E (Violation of the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy) and 12-4-A (Actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the 2004 NASCAR Rule Book. The indefinite suspension will remain in effect until Grubb meets the terms and conditions set forth by NASCAR for future reinstatement. As part of those terms and conditions, NASCAR will require Grubb to attend counseling and undergo periodic random testing. NASCAR has zero tolerance for any type of behavior that is in violation of our Substance Abuse Policy, NASCAR President Mike Helton said. We have a moral responsibility to protect the integrity of our sport. To emphasize the importance of a substance-free sport, NASCAR, in 1988, created its Substance Abuse Policy. The policy provides for testing under reasonable suspicion, an approach that is well suited to NASCAR because of the close and continuing contact between its officials and competitors. Grubb, 25, most recently competed in the NASCAR Busch Series last season, where he made 25 starts and finished 19th in the series championship.(NASCAR PR) Grubb also was to run for Team Rensi in the #35 Ford in ten Busch races.(3-2-2004)
UPDATE: After being suspended indefinitely for violating NASCAR’s substance abuse policy, Kevin Grubb said he is planning to seek treatment. “Right now, I’ve got to take care of myself,” the Mechanicsville native said yesterday. “I’ve got to get some counseling and get myself straight before worrying about anything else.” The 25-year-old said he hadn’t talked yet with NASCAR, which will set the terms for his possible reinstatement. As part of having the suspension lifted, Grubb will be required to attend counseling and undergo random testing. “You play with fire, you get burned sometimes,” he said. “I know the mistake I made, and I have to fix it and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”(Richmond Times Dispatch)(3-5-2004)
