NASCAR has reinstated driver Jeremy Clements upon the successful completion of stipulations following his indefinite suspension from NASCAR on Feb. 27 for violating the sanctioning bodys Code of Conduct policy. Clements will be on NASCAR probation until Sept. 13, 2013. ‘As part of the requirements for reinstatement, Jeremy Clements participated in an individualized program with Dr. Richard Lapchick and his staff at the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports’ said Steve ODonnell, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. ‘In Dr. Lapchicks judgment, Jeremy has successfully completed the program. Were pleased that Jeremy has taken these important steps and will return to racing starting this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.”(NASCAR)(3-13-2013) UPDATE: Clements will be back in the #51 Chevy starting this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. In a statement released this morning from his Spartanburg S.C. shop, Clements said, ‘I would like to thank NASCAR for their support throughout this entire process. I would like to also thank Dr. Lapchick and his team for their time and the opportunity to help me grow. I have learned a lot and am looking ahead, to getting back in the car at Bristol and having a fresh start to the season. I am truly grateful to my sponsors who have stood by me, to my fans for their tremendous outpouring of support and to my family and team for their unwavering love and support.”(Clements PR)
