Update (8-25-2021): Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports reported that Fabian’s offense was for “willful neglect of his dogs.” One of the dogs died after being deprived “of all necessary sustenance in which to live.” A second dog was also deprived of “necessary sustenance.” Another dog had was extremely dehydrated and starved.
The offense happened on Wednesday, July 21 and the warrant was issued on Friday, August 20. Fabian was arrested this past Monday on animal cruelty charges.
Warrants for Cup Series Director Jay Fabian allege willful neglect of his dogs. Allegations: One dog died after deprived “of all necessary sustenance in which to live," another dog suffered “extreme dehydration & starvation,” another dog deprived of "necessary sustenance." (2/2)
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) August 25, 2021
Original Post (8-25-2021):Jay Fabian has temporarily stepped away from his duties as managing director of the NASCAR Cup Series while he faces charges of animal cruelty.
His position will be filled by several different people in NASCAR’s competition department. Fabian oversaw the Cup garage in his position.
NASCAR issued a statement Wednesday: “NASCAR takes the situation seriously, and will continue to gather information as it becomes available. Jay Fabian will step back from his role until this matter is resolved. NASCAR will have no further comment.”
Fabian became the Cup managing director in 2019, replacing Richard Buck. Fabian previously served as the managing director of technical integration at NASCAR. He oversaw post-race technical inspection at the NASCAR Research and Development Center in that role. Fabian joined NASCAR in April 2016.
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