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Archived News (05-2009)
Jeremy Mayfield lawsuit describes his version of drug test
Jeremy Mayfield’s court complaint against NASCAR offers the suspended driver/owner's most detailed account to date of the events that led to his suspension earlier this month.
NASCAR | Judge denies Mayfield's request for restraining order
Bob Pockrass and Lee Montgomery, of SceneDaily.com, report a North Carolina Superior Court judge denied Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield\'s request for a temporary restraining order against NASCAR Friday, May 29, to have his suspension overturned.
Judge denies Mayfield's request for temporary restraining order
A North Carolina Superior Court judge denied Jeremy Mayfield's request for a temporary restraining order against NASCAR on Friday afternoon.
Jeremy Mayfield asks judge to rescind suspension (PA SportsTicker)
Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield must wait until next week for a judge to rule whether his suspension for a failed drug test should be overturned.
Judge denies Jeremy Mayfield's request for injunction
CHARLOTTE â€" A North Carolina Superior Court judge denied NASCAR driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield's request for a temporary restraining order against NASCAR to have his indefinite suspension for a positive drug test overturned Friday afternoon.
Jeremy Mayfield asks judge to rescind suspension (PA SportsTicker)
A judge has set a hearing for Wednesday to determine whether to overturn NASCAR's suspension of driver Jeremy Mayfield for a failed drug test.
Mayfield | Mayfield to try to lift suspension
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield will seek a temporary restraining order Friday, May 29, in an effort to lift his suspension for testing positive for a banned substance.
Mayfield withdraws entry at Dover
The Sprint Cup team owned by suspended driver and owner Jeremy Mayfield has withdrawn its entry for this weekend's race at Dover International Speedway.
NASCAR | Will not settle suit with Mayfield
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports NASCAR has no plans to settle a dispute with Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield out of court if a lawsuit is filed. Mayfield is still insisting that he did nothing wrong to trigger a positive test for a banned substance.
Bruton Smith: Mayfield in good hands
CONCORD, N.C. -- Speedway Motorsports Inc. chairman Bruton Smith knows a thing or two about the attorney representing Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield, who was suspended indefinitely for violating the substance-abuse policy. "Bill Diehl is a junkyard dog," Smith said Saturday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "I don't mean that other than he is a tough lawyer, a brilliant man."A local magazine named Diehl one of the 10 scariest people in Charlotte. He has been involved in arguably more high-profile...
Bruton Smith: Mayfield in good hands
CONCORD, N.C. -- Speedway Motorsports Inc. chairman Bruton Smith knows a thing or two about the attorney representing Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield, suspended indefinitely for violating the substance abuse policy. "Bill Diehl is a junkyard dog," Smith said on Saturday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "I don't mean that other than he is a tough lawyer, a brilliant man."A local magazine named Diehl one of the 10 scariest people in Charlotte. He has been involved in arguably more high-profile cases...
No legal action filed Friday in Jeremy Mayfield case
CONCORD, N.C. â€" Attorney Bill Diehl says it will be next week before he and driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield reveal what action they might take against NASCAR over the sanctioning body's suspension of Mayfield following a positive drug test taken May 1.
Notebook: Mayfield, attorney meet with NASCAR
Suspended owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield and his attorney, Bill Diehl, met with NASCAR vice president of racing operation Steve O’Donnell, Dr. David Black of Aegis Science Corp. and attorneys representing NASCAR, according to a story published on SceneDaily.com.
Mayfield meets with NASCAR; legal action possible
The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield hinted Thursday he'll take legal action to have Mayfield's NASCAR suspension lifted.
Jeremy Mayfield meets with NASCAR; drug-test issues unresolved
CONCORD, N.C. â€" Suspended driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield and his attorneys met with NASCAR Vice President of Operations Steve O’Donnell, Aegis Laboratories’ Dr. David Black and NASCAR attorneys for about an hour Thursday afternoon but did not come to a resolution of the issues over his positive drug test taken May 1.
Mayfield meets with NASCAR; legal action possible
Jeremy Mayfield might have to take legal action to get his NASCAR suspension lifted.
Jeremy Mayfield hires attorney
High-profile Charlotte attorney Bill Diehl said Wednesday afternoon that he has been hired to represent suspended driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield over a positive drug test taken May 1.
Mayfield lawyer receives toxicology report
NASCAR has given Jeremy Mayfield's attorney a copy of the suspended driver's toxicology report.
Mayfield lawyer receives toxicology report
NASCAR has given the attorney for Jeremy Mayfield a copy of the suspended driver's toxicology report.
Mayfield | Mayfield hires attorney
Marty Smith, of ESPN.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield has hired attorney Bill Diehl in wake of his indefinite suspension by NASCAR for testing positive for a banned substance. However, Mayfield and Diehl have yet to file a suit.
Mayfield | Doctor denies Mayfield's claims
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports the doctor who administers NASCAR\'s drug testing program said that he personally told Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield what drug resulted in his suspension at least once. \"Over my many years of administering programs I\'ve seen people react to positive test findings in multiple different ways,\" Dr. David Black said. \"I have seen a lot of different responses. I\'m never terribly surprised.\"
Your Turn: IQ test (Yahoo! Sports)
According to readers, Jeremy Mayfield isn't the only one who should be tested for drugs.
Happy Hour: Information underload (Yahoo! Sports)
In the court of public opinion, NASCAR appears to be losing its case against Jeremy Mayfield.
Mayfield madness hangs over NASCAR
When Jeremy Mayfield failed a drug test, NASCAR immediately suspended him indefinitely, eager to quickly address the situation.
Doctor: Substance revealed to Mayfield
The administrator of NASCAR's drug-testing program said Monday he personally told Jeremy Mayfield what banned substance was found in his positive test.
Doctor: Substance revealed to Mayfield
The administrator of NASCAR's drug-testing program says he told driver Jeremy Mayfield what banned substance was found in his positive test.
The Cool Down Lap: Mayfield's All-Star visit was an ill-conceived surprise
What was Jeremy Mayfield thinking? Suspended indefinitely May 9 by NASCAR for a positive drug test and subsequent positive second sample, the Sprint Cup owner/driver certainly wasn’t maintaining a low profile during Saturday night’s Sprint All-Star Race festivities at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Fryer's Five: All-Star race (Yahoo! Sports)
A fantastic finish to an otherwise boring race finally grabbed the spotlight from Jeremy Mayfield.
Mayfield | Mayfield may take legal action
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield might consider taking legal action after being suspended indefinitely by NASCAR for testing positive for a banned substance. Mayfield continues to deny that he took a banned substance and claims the positive test is a result of mixing Claritin D 24-hour tablets with a prescription drug.
Mayfield denies taking illegal drugs
Suspended NASCAR driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield denied Saturday he had used illegal drugs to cause a positive drug test taken May 1 and vowed he would not go through drug rehabilitation.
Suspended Mayfield: I didn't take illegal drugs
Jeremy Mayfield insisted Saturday his positive test didn't result from using an illegal drug and will consider legal action to rescind his indefinite suspension.
Suspended Mayfield: I didn't take illegal drugs
Jeremy Mayfield insisted Saturday his positive test didn't result from an illegal drug and will consider legal action to rescind his indefinite suspension.
Suspended Mayfield: I didn't take illegal drugs
Jeremy Mayfield insisted Saturday that he used only Claritin D, not an illegal drug, and will consider legal action to rescind his indefinite suspension.
Jeremy Mayfield denies using illegal drugs; won't seek rehab
CONCORD, N.C. â€" Suspended NASCAR driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield denied Saturday that he had used illegal drugs to cause a positive drug test taken May 1 and vowed he would not go through drug rehabilitation.
Jeremy Mayfield denies using illegal drugs
CONCORD, N.C. - Suspended NASCAR driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield vowed that he will not go through drug rehabilitation and denied he had used illegal drugs to cause a positive drug test taken May 1.
Suspended Mayfield: I didn't take illegal drugs
Jeremy Mayfield denied he used illegal drugs, won't go to rehabilitation and will consider legal action to rescind his indefinite suspension.
Rookie Logano wins fan vote
He hasn't been around for very long, but Joey Logano was popular enough to win the fan vote and earn the final starting spot in the All-Star race, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Our View: "Sliced Bread" was popular when it was first invented, and it is still popular now among NASCAR fans. Taking over the No. 20 machine certainly gave Logano plenty of recognition, and the 18-year-old superstar in the making has received plenty of media coverage. Logano has been running a lot better lately, and he isn't a terrible fantasy pick.
Hornish Jr. wins Sprint Showdown, earns All-Star spot
For the second straight year, Sam Hornish raced his way into the All-Star race, winning the Sprint Showdown, according to NASCAR.com.
Our View: Hornish Jr. transferred to the main event last season with a runner-up effort and went on to finish in the top 10. He finished one spot better in the Showdown this season, and considering his recent performances, he is a very solid fantasy option tonight.
Racing takes backseat on All-Star night
CONCORD, N.C. -- We are gathered at Lowe's Motor Speedway for the Sprint All-Star Race. Actor Kevin Costner is here jamming with his band. Montgomery Gentry is here doing its thing. Some hot new country music artist named Jessie James is here trying to get more exposure. It's a festive mood. A bit humid, but festive.Unfortunately, we have spent much of the weekend talking about Jeremy Mayfield's indefinite suspension from NASCAR because of a failed drug test.Mayfield insists the positive...
NASCAR: Jeremy Mayfield took performance-enhancing or recreational drug
CONCORD, N.C. â€" NASCAR Chairman Brian France indicated that Jeremy Mayfield took either a performance-enhancing or recreational drug but wouldn’t divulge which drug the Sprint Cup driver/owner tested positive for, saying that his personal right for privacy outweighs any benefits that could come from making that knowledge public.
NASCAR | Mayfield's positive test a serious infraction
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports NASCAR chairman Brian France said Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield\'s positive test was a serious infraction. France defined the substance that Mayfield tested positive for as a recreational or performance-enhancing drug. However, NASCAR has no plans to release the identity of the drug that Mayfield tested positive for.
NASCAR: Jeremy Mayfield took performance-enhancing or recreational drug
CONCORD, N.C. â€" NASCAR Chairman Brian France indicated that Jeremy Mayfield took either a performance-enhancing or recreational drug but wouldn’t divulge which drug Sprint Cup driver/owner Mayfield tested positive for, saying that his personal right for privacy outweighs any benefits that could come from making that knowledge public.
France: Mayfield's Violation a 'Serious Violation'
Brian France, chairman and CEO of NASCAR, discussed the indefinite suspension of driver Jeremy Mayfield for the use of a banned substance of NASCAR's substance abuse policy last weekend at Darlington. Since then, both Mayfield and Dr. David Black, who runs the drug testing for NASCAR from his Aegis Labs, have released contradicting statements.
NASCAR won't reveal substance in Mayfield test
NASCAR chairman Brian France called Jeremy Mayfield's positive drug test ``a serious violation'' of the sport's toughened new drug policy.
NASCAR won't reveal substance in Mayfield test
NASCAR chairman Brian France has classified Jeremy Mayfield's positive test as ``a serious violation'' of the sport's toughened drug policy.
NASCAR | Drivers want list of banned substances
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports many NASCAR drivers are asking to know what banned substance Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for, including Stewart-Haas Racing driver Ryan Newman. Drivers are also requesting a full list of substances that are banned by NASCAR. \"It would be nice if there are a set of rules, guidelines that we live by,\" Penske Championship Racing driver Kurt Busch said. \"It\'s hard to know what the rules are if they don\'t give you a set of guidelines.\"
NASCAR needs to come clean on Mayfield's test (Yahoo! Sports)
NASCAR must release the specifics on Jeremy Mayfield's drug suspension. Further delays are unfair to the sport and its drivers.
AP source: Mayfield positive test not for steroids
A day after learning Jeremy Mayfield failed a drug test for something other than a performance-enhancer, NASCAR allowed him to drive a race car at Darlington Raceway at speeds up to 173 mph.
Mayfield | Mayfield allowed to drive after positive test
The Associated Press reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield failed his drug test for something other than a performance-enhancer, and NASCAR allowed him to drive at Darlington Raceway last weekend. NASCAR will not reveal what banned substance Mayfield tested positive for.
AP source: Mayfield positive test not for steroids
A day after learning Jeremy Mayfield failed a drug test for something other than a performance-enhancer, NASCAR allowed him to drive a race car at Darlington Speedway at speeds up to 173 mph.
Mayfield | Mayfield's wife takes over team temporarily
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Shana Mayfield, the wife of Mayfield Motorsports driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield, has taken over as the listed owner of the team while Jeremy deals with his suspension by NASCAR.
J.J. Yeley optimistic as he replaces Jeremy Mayfield in driver’s seat
J.J. Yeley said Tuesday afternoon that he is ready to go to replace suspended NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield as driver of Mayfield Motorsports’ No. 41 entry.
Happy Hour: Do you care about Jeremy? (Yahoo! Sports)
Jeremy Mayfield's positive test has brought the drug conversation to NASCAR. But do NASCAR fans even care?
Yeley to replace Mayfield in No. 41
J.J. Yeley is in line to replace the recently suspended Jeremy Mayfield behind the wheel of the No. 41, according to ESPN.com.
Our View: Mayfield wasn't exactly setting the world on fire, and Yeley must first qualify on time before he can even worry about race day. Yeley had only minimal fantasy value while he was with Joe Gibbs so he isn't going to have much now.
NASCAR should reveal Mayfield's drug violation
NASCAR proved how serious it is about its toughened new drug policy with a swift suspension of Jeremy Mayfield, the first driver to run afoul of the random testing program.
NASCAR testing takes into account legitimate health concerns, toxicologist says
NASCAR reviews all positive drug tests to determine whether there was a legitimate need for a person to have a certain amount of any drug in his system, and driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for a “drug of great concern to NASCAR,” NASCAR’s consultant, Dr. David Black, said Monday.
Fryer's Five: Darlington (Yahoo! Sports)
NASCAR did the right thing in suspending Jeremy Mayfield immediately, but it still has some explaining to do.
Mayfield | Yeley to drive for Mayfield
Lee Spencer, of FOXSports.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver J.J. Yeley will drive the No. 41 Toyota for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield starting this weekend at Lowe\'s Motor Speedway.
Mayfield | Mayfield's explanation not viable
ESPN.com reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield\'s explanation as to why he failed a drug test is not viable, according to a NASCAR administrator. \"What we have is a clear violation of policy,\" David Black said. \"In my many years of experience, I have never seen a violation like this due to the combination of over-the-counter or prescription products.\"
Mayfield | Mayfield suspended indefinitely
The Associated Press reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield has been suspended indefinitely for a failed drug test. Mayfield thinks he failed because of a mix of an over-the-counter drug and a prescription medication.
Jeremy Mayfield, driver of the No. 41 car in the NASCAR Sprint
Jeremy Mayfield, driver of the No. 41 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy. [...]
Mayfield suspended indefinitely
After failing to make the race at Darlington, the weekend only got worse for Jeremy Mayfield as NASCAR announced that he has been indefinitely suspended for violating the substance abuse policy, according to RacingOne.com.
Our View: Mayfield wasn't providing any fantasy production anyway, but this news all but ends any comeback hopes for Mayfield. At one time, he was considered an up and coming star, but his career has taken a dramatic turn since those days.
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield fails drug test
Jeremy Mayfield was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Saturday for failing a random drug test, becoming the first driver to violate a toughened new policy that went into effect this season.
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield fails drug test (PA SportsTicker)
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has been suspended indefinitely after failing a random drug test.
Mayfield, Two Crew Members Suspended For Violation Drug Policy
Jeremy Mayfield and Two crew members have been indefinitely suspended after violating NASCAR's substance abuse policy.
Jeremy Mayfield suspended for violating NASCAR drug policy
DARLINGTON, S.C. â€" Sprint Cup Series owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield has been suspended by NASCAR for violating its drug policy, along with two other crewmen from different teams, an official announced Saturday prior to the start of the Southern 500.
Jeremy Mayfield suspended for violating NASCAR drug policy
DARLINGTON, S.C. â€" Sprint Cup Series owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield has been suspended by NASCAR for violating its drug policy, an official announced Saturday prior to the start of the Southern 500.
Jeremy Mayfield’s qualifying speed not good enough to make
Jeremy Mayfield’s qualifying speed not good enough to make the field for the May 9th Sprint Cup Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway. Mayfield’s lap of 173. [...]
Mayfield | Mayfield finishes 35th at Richmond
NASCAR.com reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield finished 35th in the Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway Saturday, May 2.
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