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HOT FAQ
Q. Do you think random drug testing should be instituted in NASCAR?
A. Not only should NASCAR enforce random drug testing for every driver and crew member, teams would also be wise to test their employees before hiring and randomly thereafter.
NASCAR has a problem with drugs. It might not be as big as
baseball's, but it exists--and, finally, it can no longer be ignored
now that Aaron Fike admitted to shooting up on race day, effectively
endangering 42 other drivers. 43 drivers with 3 tons of metal each do
not mix with mind-altering substances (despite what Jimmie Johnson thinks).
Q. How widespread is the problem?
A. More than one of TGOM's sources have confirmed that the drug problem
within the NASCAR community is much bigger than most realize or are
willing to admit. One team is said to have a smorgasbord of drugs
available for the trying in their hauler ... we're talking pills, pot,
cocaine, heroin ... and even crystal meth.
Besides the drivers who've gotten busted (Fike, Shane Hmiel, Tyler Walker), some crew members are known to get high on their drug of choice at the track, before a race and even during races. If NASCAR did start testing--the crew, too--a few teams would lose a few players.
It's time for NASCAR and team owners to get real and rid their environment of drugs. If they asked me ... I'd suggest they implement one of their surprise rule changes without notice, test all drivers and crew members and bring the DEA dogs in to sniff every corner of each and every garage and hauler.
Why stop with the COT and SAFER barriers when it comes to keeping our drivers safe?
