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Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:30 am EDT

NASCAR's drug testing policy under fire

By Joe Zedalis

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The admission by a former second-tier NASCAR driver that he raced after taking heroin last year sparked renewed scrutiny of NASCAR's drug-testing policy Thursday. Hours before qualifying for Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway, Cup driver Kevin Harvick complained at length that NASCAR's policy is too lax according to the Los Angeles Times.

He was responding to an admission by Aaron Fike, who raced in NASCAR's Nationwide and Craftsman Truck Series, that he used heroin before a truck race last summer. Fike, 25, later was arrested on suspicion of heroin possession, and NASCAR, in July, suspended him indefinitely.

NASCAR generally tests only when there is "reasonable suspicion" of drug use, but "that is not a proper professional sports drug policy," Harvick said.

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  1. BurgherBoy
    1. Posted by BurgherBoy Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    heroin is bad....mmmm'k?
    ya but NASCAR definately needs a better drug testing policy. Because why do they call smoke, smoke?
  2. armymom
    2. Posted by armymom Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    He should be fired. To take herion to a amusement park where children go is not something to take lightly. To decide to do herion when you have the high paying job he has is total disrespect to the 100 other people who dream will never come true. I just found a place for one of them.
  3. scott
    3. Posted by scott Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    No excuse - he should be let go. It's an illegal drug and effects a driver's ability to drive a race car. At 200 mph - these guys need to be completely clean of illegal drugs that will impair their driving abilities and could result in the death of another driver. ZERO TOLERANCE. If someone wants to do illegal drugs - then stay out of a race car and become a rock star.
  4. loop
    4. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    What's this? A new rumor.... already??
    Racing on heroin?? What gave him away? Was he driving 40 mph inside the white line? The thought of someone taking drugs and putting others' lives in danger is sickening...
  5. Mike M
    5. Posted by Mike M Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:20 pm EDT

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    Listened to an interview with Rusty Wallace and he says as a team owner they have a random testing policy, I think all team owners need to do the same, they are the employers
  6. Jay
    6. Posted by Jay Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    I completely agree with #9
  7. bodymarshallbill
    7. Posted by bodymarshallbill Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    #10...Mike M, you are right on it! Each team should have a policy in place for ANYONE who even touches one of these machines! Then, NASCAR needs to mandate a uniform policy towards violators, like duct taping them to the wall as part of the "SAFER" barrier!
  8. Joshua
    8. Posted by Joshua Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:41 pm EDT

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    If drug use was an issue in this sport I always thought it would be something more exotic. Like say Mushrooms grown on the back 40 acres of their ranches or something??
    Sorry bout that.. needed so humor. DO agree that they need stronger Policy as a whole. not just team run, but as a league they sould head up the push for testing across the board. from nascar president to the guy who sells the beers trackside at a race. Works for me..
  9. loop
    9. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    mark n - Nothin's hotter than racin'!
  10. Chris Jrs Big Daddy
    10. Posted by Chris Jrs Big Daddy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:24 pm EDT

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    what about alcohol and shine
  11. Jay
    11. Posted by Jay Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    No, I completely agree KMC's picture is HOT!!!
  12. phantomf4e
    12. Posted by phantomf4e Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:16 pm EDT

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    Why not test the drivers before qualifying each week, (we inspect the cars). Horses art tested before and after races. look at the baseball issue, hopefully NASCAR wises up before the racing world is shocked even more. For the money involved and safety of others I certainly would not mind a drug test as being mandatory before and / or after a race. This drug culture needs to be kept out of our sport!!
  13. Jet
    13. Posted by Jet Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:56 pm EDT

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    Fike a 2nd chance???? Who would HIRE Fike???? Who would SPONSOR Fike????
    Zero tolerance and banned for life !!!
  14. stifler
    14. Posted by stifler Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    comming from the same home town as aaron fike galesburg il same age as my own son they hung out alot growing up playing the same spotrs etc.aarons parents are really down to earth people who loved and supported him in every way and still do thru this latest chapter in his young life.give him a break that life style may changed you as well .everyone makes mistakes,. everyone deserves a second chance.i believe the bible also states this oh yeah by the way so does GOD
  15. bodymarshallbill
    15. Posted by bodymarshallbill Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    Test before every race, dope and booze. No pass, no drive, no sub, no points. ZERO TOLERANCE!!!
  16. phantomf4e
    16. Posted by phantomf4e Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:16 pm EDT

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    I think bodymarshallbill is right on! Along with no pass, no drive, no sub, no points AND end of season!!
  17. Jet
    17. Posted by Jet Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:56 pm EDT

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    #19 - stifler
    Yes,,, Fike has a second chance to live a clean life! He is responsible to his family and friends that have supported him. BUT Nascar racing, NO. They're too many young men that live clean lives and have worked they're butts off to have a chance to race. Fike thru that away when he CHOSE to endanger his life, the other drivers on the track, his crew, all the guys on pit road,,,,
  18. scott
    18. Posted by scott Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    NASCAR does not have the responsibility to give someone who can not follow the law a second chance. NASCAR's first responsibility is to protect drivers from physical harm - including harm from irresponsible drivers.
  19. Jet
    19. Posted by Jet Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:56 pm EDT

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    #19 - stifler
    Yes,,, Fike has a second chance to live a clean life! He is responsible to his family and friends that have supported him. BUT Nascar racing, NO. They're too many young men that live clean lives and have worked they're butts off to have a chance to race. Fike thru that away when he CHOSE to endanger his life, the other drivers on the track, his crew, all the guys on pit road,,,,
  20. coachlanz
    20. Posted by coachlanz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    Jetjack
    a drug dealer could sponsor fike haha
    i say kick him out forever. and give him a year in the pin
  21. handlebars
    21. Posted by handlebars Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    Stifler, It is hard to see someone you know go thru a time like this. I have watched a friends son go thru drug addiction. stand by them. Fike does deserve a second chance, but only if he can prove to Nascar he is clean. I wish him and his family well.
  22. buddy girl
    22. Posted by buddy girl Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    Shame on Nascar, you do not have a drug policy! You say you are for families to watch, enjoy, and take part in events. SHAME SHAME on you. In this day and age not to actively random test drivers is stupid!!! What are you afraid of????? This is an issue that will lose you families of fans.....No excuses start random testing immediately you big cowards................
  23. coachlanz
    23. Posted by coachlanz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    DONT give him a 2nd chance
    he endagered lives of other drivers and fans
  24. Bad Bob
    24. Posted by Bad Bob Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:45 pm EDT

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    Tests can give a false positive, specially if you are on prescription drugs. When a drive has a bag cold, they make take a decongestive which might register as a drug user. Maybe they should take my grandmothers remedy, mix a shot of whiskey with some honey. It always worked for me, hiccup, hiccup, well, maybe not.

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