#16-Greg Biffle was as surprised as anyone when #41-Jeremy Mayfield was found in violation of NASCARs substance abuse policy. Mayfield contends the positive result was due to a mixture of taking a prescrition drug and an over-the-counter allergy medication. Just prior to the race at Bristol in March, Biffle made the decision not to mix a prescription with an over-the-counter pain reliever after injuring his ribs while attempting to dock his boat. Biffle said,”I was trying to get a clarification on a prescription that they (doctors) wanted to give me. They gave me a prescription, but I never took it because I didnt really get a clear answer on it”¦it was for the pain in my ribs. I just ended up taking Ibuprofen instead of anything else. Its a difficult spot especially with a rib injury like I had on what to do or what not to do. I did what I thought was right which was to weigh on the side of safety and that was not take it”¦take Ibuprofen and just tough it out. If youve gotta weigh on the side of something, weigh on the side of safety in my opinion”.(PRN’s Garage Pass Radio Show)(5-13-2009)
