Shane Hmiel News

NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

September 25, 2009
2004: Shane Hmiel wins the Las Vegas 350 truck race for his only victory in NASCAR's top three touring series.(NASCAR.com)(9-25-2009)

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

June 23, 2009
Erik Darnell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 20 Northern Tool.com 250 at The Milwaukee Mile. Darnell scored a fourth-place finish, equaling his best effort in six NASCAR Nationwide Series races. He claimed his second top-five and third top-10 in 2009

Monday Rundown — Racing Resources says…

Monday Rundown — Racing Resources says…

March 9, 2009
*Kyle Busch won the American Commercial Lines 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, retaining his points lead in the series. He posted his fourth win in five series races at Atlanta. Busch is the only repeat winner in 10 series races at Atlanta. He posted his 11th series

Racing Resources says…

Racing Resources says…

February 23, 2009
*Kyle Busch won the San Bernardino 200 at Auto Club Speedway. He scored his second win in his second series start at California. Busch has scored 10 career series victories in 56 starts (17.8 percent). Busch dominated the race, leading three times for 95 laps, including

Chili Bowl this weekend:

Chili Bowl this weekend:

January 17, 2009
There are 293 entries in this year's Chili Bowl at Tuson, OK. Sprint Cup driver Kasey Kahne, unemployed Cup driver Yeley, Nationwide Series regular Jason Leffler, former NASCAR driver Shane Hmiel and P.J. Jones are among the veterans entered this year. NASCAR development

Daytona Rookie Notes:

Daytona Rookie Notes:

July 1, 2008
Dario Franchitti was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Camping World RV Sales 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Franchitti scored a 13th-place finish and took top rookie honors for the seventh time in 2008. He scored his best Nationwide Series finish since

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Daytona:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Daytona:

February 13, 2008
At least two Raybestos Rookies have been in the top-10 in the [Nationwide] Series championship standings for 20 consecutive races, dating back to the 2007 race at Kentucky Speedway (race #16). Marcos Ambrose was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2007 Camping

Leffler and Braun Racing Make Return to the Nextel Cup at Phoenix IMAGE:

Leffler and Braun Racing Make Return to the Nextel Cup at Phoenix IMAGE:

November 8, 2006
Jason Leffler and Braun Racing are approaching what will be their busiest and most challenging weekend of the 2006 season as they prepare to pull double duty at Phoenix International Raceway. Leffler, a Long Beach, CA native, will compete in Saturday's Busch Series

Mayfield could run #15 Truck at Atlanta UPDATE at Vegas:

Mayfield could run #15 Truck at Atlanta UPDATE at Vegas:

September 18, 2006
on Speed Channel's Inside Nextel Cup Monday, Jeremy Mayfield was interviewed and said he was talking to the #15 Billy Ballew Racing Truck Series team about possibly running a truck at Atlanta for the team in October. Mayfield said he also expects to test for Bill Davis

Mayfield could run #15 Truck at Atlanta UPDATE at Vegas:

Mayfield could run #15 Truck at Atlanta UPDATE at Vegas:

September 14, 2006
on Speed Channel's Inside Nextel Cup Monday, Jeremy Mayfield was interviewed and said he was talking to the #15 Billy Ballew Racing Truck Series team about possibly running a truck at Atlanta for the team in October. Mayfield said he also expects to test for Bill Davis

Hmiel admits to positive tests for marijuana, cocaine:

Hmiel admits to positive tests for marijuana, cocaine:

August 16, 2006
In trying to collect his salary from last season, banned driver Shane Hmiel has had to admit that he violated NASCAR's substance abuse policy with a positive test for marijuana in 2003 and a positive test for marijuana and cocaine in 2005, this week's NASCAR Scene

Leffler/Braun Racing get sponsor for Phoenix Cup race:

Leffler/Braun Racing get sponsor for Phoenix Cup race:

May 16, 2006
Jason Leffler and Braun Racing are going NEXTEL Cup racing later this year at Phoenix International Raceway. Fort McDowell Resort Destination will step-up their motorsport’s program by becoming a primary sponsor in the NEXTEL Cup division for one race later this year

Truck Series News & Notes:

Truck Series News & Notes:

March 6, 2006
John Deere 200 marks series' 100th race with at least one female starter. Terry Cook to become second series driver to log 200 consecutive starts Veteran Kelly Sutton (# 02 Team Copaxone Chevrolet) and Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender Erin Crocker (# 98 Cheerios

Hmiel Suspended Indefinitely:

Hmiel Suspended Indefinitely:

February 24, 2006
Driver Shane Hmiel has been suspended from competition indefinitely by NASCAR after failing a third substance abuse test. "Shane failed to fulfill the prescribed rehabilitation program scheduled by NASCAR," NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said Friday. "As a result,

Strike Three for Hmiel – Banned for Life:

Strike Three for Hmiel – Banned for Life:

February 24, 2006
NASCAR officials confirmed Friday that former NASCAR Busch and Craftsman Truck Series driver Shane Hmiel failed a third drug test and has been banned from NASCAR for life. Hmiel failed two prior tests in 2003 and ’05, and NASCAR officials said Friday that he failed