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Archived News (07-2009)
Stepmother sues Jeremy Mayfield for defamation
Lisa Mayfield, stepmother of Jeremy Mayfield, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the suspended NASCAR driver/owner for comments he made after she testified in an affidavit that she had seen Jeremy use methamphetamines.
Mayfield | Stepmother suing Mayfield
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield's stepmother is seeking damages against her stepson for public comments he made in regard to his civil case against NASCAR, according to court documents. Lisa Mayfield is seeking compensatory damages in excess of $10,000, punitive damages in excess of $10,000 and any other "relief as the court may deem just and proper."
NASCAR-Jeremy Mayfield trial cannot begin before September 2010
The NASCAR-Jeremy Mayfield trial won’t begin any earlier than Sept. 13, 2010, in U.S. District Court in Charlotte, according to a schedule set by Judge Graham Mullen.
NASCAR | Mayfield trial set for next year
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield's lawsuit against NASCAR has been set to be heard in a trial beginning Sept. 13, 2010, according to court documents.
NASCAR files court documents asking for Jeremy Mayfield's injunction to be permanently rescinded
NASCAR filed court documents Monday stating that the sanctioning body has several witnesses to Jeremy Mayfield's alleged drug use, but that they are hesitant to come forward after Mayfield's comments about his stepmother.
NASCAR filing questions Jeremy Mayfield's independent test results, driver's affidavit
NASCAR filed court documents Monday stating that the sanctioning body has several witnesses to Jeremy Mayfield's alleged drug use, but that they are hesitant to come forward after Mayfield's comments about his stepmother.
NASCAR claims Mayfield lied in federal court
On a Monday round of court filings by NASCAR to ask U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen to lift the injunction granted to Jeremy Mayfield on July 1, NASCAR claimed that Mayfield lied to the federal court last week while describing a July 6 drug test.Mayfield testified last week that NASCAR’s request a drug test [...]
Mayfield | Mayfield lied about chronology of drug test
The Associated Press reports NASCAR said Monday, July 27, that Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield lied to a federal court about the chronology of a second random drug test. Mayfield said a July 6 request for a second drug test went to voicemail and he did not receive the message until 40 minutes later. NASCAR is saying it has a recording of the actual phone call.
Carter/Simo Racing owner John Carter confirms purchase of Jeremy Mayfield team assets
INDIANAPOLIS – Carter/Simo Racing is using an old Jeremy Mayfield hauler and even the old Mayfield Motorsports radio frequency after team owner John Carter bought the organization's NASCAR Sprint Cup equipment from Mayfield.
Mayfield Motorsports | Mayfield selling off cars, parts and more
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports suspended Sprint Cup owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield sold his hauler and inventory of cars and parts to John Carter. Carter plans to compete in as many races as he can the rest of the year. The deal, according to Carter, included six cars. Four of Mayfield's former crew members, including crew chief Tony Furr, are currently employed by Carter.
Mayfield | Mayfield back under suspension
The Associated Press reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield is back under suspension after an appeals court ruled in favor of NASCAR, which overturns the original ruling that Mayfield would be able to drive after he failed a drug test.
Jeremy Mayfield says sale of team is near, but he’s pursuing sponsorship to race again
CHARLOTTE - Embattled NASCAR owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield said Friday he is close to selling his Mayfield Motorsports Sprint Cup team.
Court lifts temporary injunction, Mayfield re-suspended
Suspended driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield, who was rumored to have been working on a deal with a major sponsor earlier this week, was suspended again today by NASCAR after the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. granted NASCAR’s request to reinstate Mayfield’s suspension after NASCAR’s ruling was overturned when U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mulle [...]
Court temporarily lifts injunction, NASCAR can suspend Jeremy Mayfield
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., on Friday granted NASCAR’s request to lift an injunction granted by a lower court judge and gave the sanctioning body the right to suspend Jeremy Mayfield for what officials say was a May 1 positive test for methamphetamines until an appeal of the judge’s ruling can be heard.
Jeremy Mayfield submits evidence he says proves he tested negative for methamphetamines
Jeremy Mayfield submitted results of a drug test that show a negative result for methamphetamines in a filing Tuesday night in U.S. District Court in Charlotte.
Mayfield | Mayfield working on big sponsorship deal
Dave Rodman, of NASCAR.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield said he is "80 percent there" on receiving a major sponsorship deal that could let him once again drive in the Sprint Cup Series. However, he is not currently on the entry list for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. "I'd like to come to Indy just to come watch, and to try to get a ride," Mayfield said. "We're working on sponsorship deals as we speak and I'm telling you, if this works out, it's going to be big."
Mayfield | Wooten resigns
The Associated Press reports Mayfield Motorsports general manager Bobby Wooten resigned Wednesday, July 15, because he does not think driver Jeremy Mayfield will return to the race track in the Sprint Cup Series. Wooten said he was the last remaining employee with the team and that he does not believe Mayfield has any interest in resurrecting the team.
Mayfield | Mayfield tested positive for meth again
ESPNews reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamines for the second time July 6.
Mayfield | More on Mayfield
Updating previous reports, David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports an affidavit by the stepmother of Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield claims she had knowledge of Mayfield's use of methamphetamines. "I first saw Jeremy using methamphetamine in 1998 at Jeremy's shop on Jackson Road in Mooresville, North Carolina," she said. "Jeremy cooked some of his own methamphetamine in his shop by the house until the stores took pseudoephedrine off the shelves. In addition to making methamphetamine for his own use, I am aware that Jeremy has bought methamphetamine from others." She also testified that she had seen Mayfield using methamphetamine roughly 30 times throughout the years, including at least once before a race. Mayfield continues to deny that he has ever used methamphetamines.
NASCAR | Mayfield's test results have different results
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports NASCAR says that Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive again for methamphetamines, but Mayfield's attorney claims that the result of a separate test taken within an hour of that one is negative.
Mayfield | Mayfield has harsh words for stepmother
ESPN.com reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield had some harsh words for his stepmother Wednesday, July 15, who testified that she has seen Mayfield many times using methamphetamines. Mayfield said that he believes his stepmother shot and killed his dad in 2007. "She knows what we've got on her," Mayfield said. "For her to come out and do this is pretty ballsy. Everybody that has ever known me knows I never, ever have been around her for more than 10 hours of my life. She's a gold digger. I knew that from Day 1." Mayfield claims NASCAR paid Lisa Mayfield for her affidavit.
Mayfield | Mayfield case unlikely to be decided until next June
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield and his case with NASCAR is unlikely to be decided until at least next June.
Mayfield | Mayfield thinks NASCAR spiked drug test
ESPN.com reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield thinks NASCAR spiked his urine sample, which caused him to test positive for methamphetamines. Mayfield continues to deny that he has ever consumed methamphetamines in his life.
Mayfield | Additional testing on Mayfield sample negative
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield's lawyer said additional testing on Mayfield's urine sample remains negative for methamphetamines. The results of the latest tests have resulted in a dispute on which lab, and which samples, should be considered by a judge.
Mayfield | Attorneys argue Mayfield's case Monday
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports attorneys for Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield filed papers Monday, July 20, arguing that NASCAR has not shown sufficient reason that the court should overturn the decision to lift his suspension for violating the substance-abuse policy.
Mayfield lawyer: No meth in independent test (AP)
An independent drug test on Jeremy Mayfield was negative for methamphetamines, contradicting the results of a NASCAR test taken 40 minutes earlier, the driver claimed in court documents filed Tuesday.
NASCAR: Mayfield tests positive again
NASCAR is reporting that samples from Jeremy Mayfield sent to an independent testing site have come back positive for meth, according to NASCAR.com.
Our View: Both sides continue to argue over a number of issues, including which labs should be used to test samples. Mayfield's attorneys report that some samples have come back negative while NASCAR counters by saying those labs are unreliable. Meanwhile, Mayfield's attorneys claim that NASCAR uses unreliabel sites as well to obtain their positive tests. This situation is going to get a little messier before it is resolved.
Mayfield | Wooten resigns
The Associated Press reports Mayfield Motorsports general manager Bobby Wooten resigned Wednesday, July 15, because he does not think driver Jeremy Mayfield will return to the race track in the Sprint Cup Series. Wooten said he was the last remaining employee with the team and that he does not believe Mayfield has any interest in resurrecting the team.
Mayfield | Mayfield tested positive for meth again
ESPNews reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamines for the second time July 6.
Mayfield | More on Mayfield
Updating previous reports, David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports an affidavit by the stepmother of Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield claims she had knowledge of Mayfield's use of methamphetamines. "I first saw Jeremy using methamphetamine in 1998 at Jeremy's shop on Jackson Road in Mooresville, North Carolina," she said. "Jeremy cooked some of his own methamphetamine in his shop by the house until the stores took pseudoephedrine off the shelves. In addition to making methamphetamine for his own use, I am aware that Jeremy has bought methamphetamine from others." She also testified that she had seen Mayfield using methamphetamine roughly 30 times throughout the years, including at least once before a race. Mayfield continues to deny that he has ever used methamphetamines.
NASCAR | Mayfield's test results have different results
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports NASCAR says that Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive again for methamphetamines, but Mayfield's attorney claims that the result of a separate test taken within an hour of that one is negative.
Mayfield | Mayfield has harsh words for stepmother
ESPN.com reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield had some harsh words for his stepmother Wednesday, July 15, who testified that she has seen Mayfield many times using methamphetamines. Mayfield said that he believes his stepmother shot and killed his dad in 2007. "She knows what we've got on her," Mayfield said. "For her to come out and do this is pretty ballsy. Everybody that has ever known me knows I never, ever have been around her for more than 10 hours of my life. She's a gold digger. I knew that from Day 1." Mayfield claims NASCAR paid Lisa Mayfield for her affidavit.
Mayfield | Mayfield case unlikely to be decided until next June
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield and his case with NASCAR is unlikely to be decided until at least next June.
Mayfield | Mayfield thinks NASCAR spiked drug test
ESPN.com reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield thinks NASCAR spiked his urine sample, which caused him to test positive for methamphetamines. Mayfield continues to deny that he has ever consumed methamphetamines in his life.
Mayfield | Additional testing on Mayfield sample negative
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield's lawyer said additional testing on Mayfield's urine sample remains negative for methamphetamines. The results of the latest tests have resulted in a dispute on which lab, and which samples, should be considered by a judge.
Mayfield | Attorneys argue Mayfield's case Monday
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports attorneys for Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield filed papers Monday, July 20, arguing that NASCAR has not shown sufficient reason that the court should overturn the decision to lift his suspension for violating the substance-abuse policy.
Jeremy Mayfield submits evidence he says proves he tested negative for methamphetamines
Jeremy Mayfield submitted results of a drug test that show a negative result for methamphetamines in a filing Tuesday night in U.S. District Court in Charlotte.
Jeremy Mayfield’s attorneys argue against injunction being put on hold
An injunction issued earlier this month that allows Jeremy Mayfield to race does not need to be immediately lifted, Mayfield’s attorneys argued in court briefs Monday.
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...
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...
Jeremy Mayfield's situation prompted Dale Earnhardt Jr. to say 'Don't do stupid stuff'
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hasn't had a good season on the track, but he made the most profound statement of the year last month when asked about Jeremy Mayfield's indefinite suspension for violating NASCAR's substance abuse policy."Don't do drugs. Don't do stupid stuff," he said. "It's stupid to do it anyways, regardless if you're driving race cars or not. It's a dumb idea. Just don't be ignorant."Nothing else really needs to be said. We have known for weeks that Mayfield was suspended, according to...
NASCAR needs one things to turn its skies sunny again: an epic run by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR chairman Brian France and Dale Earnhardt Jr., arguably the two highest-profile figures in the Sprint Cup Series, visited the media center at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.Both are dealing with an image problem.France's image problem is the sport's image. Television ratings and attendance are down; manufacturers and sponsors are pulling back; and the court battle with Jeremy Mayfield over his failed drug test is getting just as much attention as the actual...
Mayfield lawyer: No meth in independent test
An independent drug test on Jeremy Mayfield was negative for methamphetamines, contradicting the results of a NASCAR test taken 40 minutes earlier, the driver claimed in court documents filed Tuesday.
Mayfield lawyer: No meth in independent test
The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says an independent drug test on the NASCAR driver came back negative for methamphetamine.
Jeremy Mayfield’s attorneys argue against injunction being put on hold
An injunction issued earlier this month that allows Jeremy Mayfield to race does not need to be immediately lifted, Mayfield’s attorneys argued in court briefs Monday.
Jeremy Mayfield’s attorneys argue against injunction being put on hold
An injunction issued earlier this month that allows Jeremy Mayfield to race does not need to be immediately lifted, Mayfield’s attorneys argued in court briefs today.
Your Turn: In need of a gag order (Yahoo! Sports)
One reader has a suggestion: Enough with the Jeremy Mayfield talk already.
Mayfield | Attorneys argue Mayfield's case Monday
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports attorneys for Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield filed papers Monday, July 20, arguing that NASCAR has not shown sufficient reason that the court should overturn the decision to lift his suspension for violating the substance-abuse policy.
Mayfield ask judge to uphold injunction
Attorneys for Jeremy Mayfield on Monday said a federal judge correctly granted an injunction that lifted the drivers' indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test.
Mayfield ask judge to uphold injunction
Attorneys for Jeremy Mayfield say a federal judge should not reverse the ruling that lifted the drivers' indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test.
Mayfield | Additional testing on Mayfield sample negative
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield\'s lawyer said additional testing on Mayfield\'s urine sample remains negative for methamphetamines. The results of the latest tests have resulted in a dispute on which lab, and which samples, should be considered by a judge.
Lawyer says additional tests on Jeremy Mayfield’s non-NASCAR sample are negative for methamphetamines
Jeremy Mayfield’s lawyer says additional testing has been done on a urine sample Mayfield gave within an hour of NASCAR’s sample July 6 and that the results remain negative for methamphetamines.
Mayfield | Mayfield thinks NASCAR spiked drug test
ESPN.com reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield thinks NASCAR spiked his urine sample, which caused him to test positive for methamphetamines. Mayfield continues to deny that he has ever consumed methamphetamines in his life.
Mayfield drama harming NASCAR (Yahoo! Sports)
Wild accusations, lab test battles and conspiracy talk involving Jeremy Mayfield are wrecking NASCAR's mainstream credibility.
Bob Pockrass: Stories that you might have missed in first half of 2009
There is only so much time to write about things during the year, and during the first half of the season, there has been much to write about. Manufacturers, Jeremy Mayfield, Carl Edwards in the Talladega fence, the Juniors at Hendrick, Carl Long and double-file restarts have taken up much of our time.
Mayfield | Mayfield case unlikely to be decided until next June
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield and his case with NASCAR is unlikely to be decided until at least next June.
Beyond injunctions, Jeremy Mayfield-NASCAR case won’t be decided until next summer
The Jeremy Mayfield-NASCAR saga in U.S. District Court likely won’t be decided until at least next June, and that doesn’t take into consideration possible delays and additional appeals.
NASCAR: Mayfield tests positive again
NASCAR is reporting that samples from Jeremy Mayfield sent to an independent testing site have come back positive for meth, according to NASCAR.com.
Our View: Both sides continue to argue over a number of issues, including which labs should be used to test samples. Mayfield's attorneys report that some samples have come back negative while NASCAR counters by saying those labs are unreliable. Meanwhile, Mayfield's attorneys claim that NASCAR uses unreliabel sites as well to obtain their positive tests. This situation is going to get a little messier before it is resolved.
NASCAR details Jeremy Mayfield's July 6 drug test
New details of the July 6 drug test of Jeremy Mayfield conducted by NASCAR are among the documents NASCAR filed Wednesday in its request to U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen to suspend his injunction and reinstate the owner/driver’s suspension for use of methamphetamines.
Mayfield says claims by stepmother caused from bitterness
NASCAR filed court documents Wednesday that not only included the positive methamphetamine result from a July 6 random drug test performed at Jeremy Mayfield’s residence, but also contained what seems to be among the best evidence that NASCAR can present to the court besides the two positive drug tests for the same drug taken within [...]
Mayfield | Mayfield has harsh words for stepmother
ESPN.com reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield had some harsh words for his stepmother Wednesday, July 15, who testified that she has seen Mayfield many times using methamphetamines. Mayfield said that he believes his stepmother shot and killed his dad in 2007. \"She knows what we\'ve got on her,\" Mayfield said. \"For her to come out and do this is pretty ballsy. Everybody that has ever known me knows I never, ever have been around her for more than 10 hours of my life. She\'s a gold digger. I knew that from Day 1.\" Mayfield claims NASCAR paid Lisa Mayfield for her affidavit.
Mayfield | More on Mayfield
Updating previous reports, David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports an affidavit by the stepmother of Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield claims she had knowledge of Mayfield\'s use of methamphetamines. \"I first saw Jeremy using methamphetamine in 1998 at Jeremy\'s shop on Jackson Road in Mooresville, North Carolina,\" she said. \"Jeremy cooked some of his own methamphetamine in his shop by the house until the stores took pseudoephedrine off the shelves. In addition to making methamphetamine for his own use, I am aware that Jeremy has bought methamphetamine from others.\" She also testified that she had seen Mayfield using methamphetamine roughly 30 times throughout the years, including at least once before a race. Mayfield continues to deny that he has ever used methamphetamines.
NASCAR | Mayfield's test results have different results
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports NASCAR says that Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive again for methamphetamines, but Mayfield\'s attorney claims that the result of a separate test taken within an hour of that one is negative.
Mayfield's stepmother says driver used meth; Mayfield attorney disputes recent positive test
Lisa Mayfield, stepmother of suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield, says she saw Mayfield use methamphetamine on at least 30 occasions dating to 1998, including once before a race in 1999, according to an affidavit that accompanied a NASCAR filing in federal court Wednesday.NASCAR asserted in its filing that Mayfield had failed a second drug test, which [...]
NASCAR says Mayfield failed July 6 test, Mayfield says otherwise
In court documents filed Tuesday, NASCAR claims that Mayfield has once again failed a drug test for methamphetamine.On Monday, July 6, NASCAR made Mayfield submit to a random drug test, after Mayfield was able to have a judge temporarily lift his indefinite suspension from NASCAR. However, the judge also ruled that NASCAR could test [...]
NASCAR, Jeremy Mayfield's attorney have differing methamphetamine results from recent tests
NASCAR says that Jeremy Mayfield has again tested positive for methamphetamines, but Mayfield’s attorney claims the result of a separate test taken within an hour of that one is negative.
Mayfield | Mayfield tested positive for meth again
ESPNews reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamines for the second time July 6.
Mayfield | Wooten resigns
The Associated Press reports Mayfield Motorsports general manager Bobby Wooten resigned Wednesday, July 15, because he does not think driver Jeremy Mayfield will return to the race track in the Sprint Cup Series. Wooten said he was the last remaining employee with the team and that he does not believe Mayfield has any interest in resurrecting the team.
Last Mayfield employee resigns
The last remaining employee at Jeremy Mayfield's race team said Wednesday he resigned because he doesn't believe Mayfield Motorsports will return to the track.
Last Mayfield employee resigns
The general manager of Jeremy Mayfield's race team says he has left the organization because he doesn't believe Mayfield Motorsports will return to the race track.
NASCAR remains silent on Jeremy Mayfield drug test from last week
NASCAR has not issued the results of the drug test administered to Jeremy Mayfield on July 6.
Mayfield's drug test still being analyzed
NASCAR was still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield's latest drug test Friday, four days after demanding the driver submit to a random test.
Mayfield | Mayfield considering selling team
Jenna Fryer, of The Associated Press, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his team after being unable to secure sponsors for the Sprint Cup schedule following his suspension.
Jeremy Mayfield considers selling race team
Unable to find funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test, Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team.
Jeremy Mayfield considers selling race team
Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team, because he can't find any funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test.
Mayfield | Mayfield won't race at Chicago
The Associated Press reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield will not race at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, according to his attorney. John Buric said Mayfield does not have the necessary sponsorship for his car and no owner is willing to give him a ride for the Sprint Cup race.
NASCAR | Mayfield resisted drug test Monday
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield submitted to a NASCAR drug test Monday, July 6, but did not provide a sample to NASCAR\'s technicians for seven hours. NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said the delay was a sign that Mayfield was trying to avoid the test, but Mayfield\'s attorney, John Buric, said it was just the result of confusion over where the laboratory was.
Attorney for Mayfield says he won't be in Chicago
An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race.
Jeremy Mayfield not going to Chicago race
Reinstated NASCAR driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield will not race this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway as part of an oral agreement with the U.S. Court of Appeals, Mayfield lawyer John Buric said Thursday morning.
NASCAR: Jeremy Mayfield resisted drug test Monday
NASCAR driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield, who obtained an injunction from U.S. District Court to lift a suspension for a failed drug test that NASCAR says was a positive test for methamphetamines, submitted to a NASCAR drug test Monday but not without resistance, NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said Wednesday night.
Mayfield | Mayfield tested twice Monday
CBSSports.com reports the attorney for Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield said Mayfield was tested twice for drugs Monday, July 6, once at an independent laboratory and once at his home by NASCAR.
NASCAR asks appeals court to suspend Jeremy Mayfield's injunction
NASCAR has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to suspend the injunction issued July 1 by U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen, who ordered NASCAR to lift its suspension of driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield until it could be determined whether his positive May 1 test for methamphetamines was valid.
NASCAR asks appeals court to restore Mayfield ban
NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of ``a proven methamphetamine user'' could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans.
NASCAR asks appeals court to reverse ruling
NASCAR has asked an appeals court to overturn the injunction that lifted Jeremy Mayfield's indefinite suspension for a failing a random drug test.
NASCAR wants Mayfield's suspension reinstated
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—NASCAR filed papers Monday seeking to reverse a district judge’s ruling that lifted owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield’s suspension for allegedly failing a drug test in May.NASCAR asked U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen to suspend his decision from last Wednesday to issue a preliminary injunction until the appeal could be heard, a common request that [...]
NASCAR asks court to put driver back on suspension
NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to reverse the ruling that lifted driver Jeremy Mayfield's indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test.
NASCAR asks court to put driver back on suspension
NASCAR wants a federal judge to reverse his ruling and keep driver Jeremy Mayfield off the track.
NASCAR | Asking court to put Mayfield back on suspension
The Associated Press reports NASCAR has asked a federal judge to reverse his ruling and keep Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield off the track. Mayfield was suspended May 9 after failing a random drug test.
NASCAR to appeal Jeremy Mayfield injunction
NASCAR is appealing U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen’s decision to issue a preliminary injunction lifting the suspension of driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield, the sanctioning body said in court documents today.
NASCAR asks court to put driver back on suspension
NASACR has asked a federal judge to reverse his ruling and keep driver Jeremy Mayfield off the track.
NASCAR asks court to put driver back on suspension
NASCAR has asked a federal judge to reverse his ruling and keep driver Jeremy Mayfield off the track.
Mayfield not on entry list for Chicago race
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield's team isn't on the entry list for Saturday's race at Chicagoland Speedway.
Mayfield | Mayfield not entered at Chicagoland
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield is not entered in his No. 41 car for the Sprint Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway Saturday, July 11. He has until Thursday, July 9, to enter the race.
Jeremy Mayfield not among 46 drivers on preliminary entry list for Chicagoland race
If Jeremy Mayfield is going to run in the LifeLock.com 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, it will be as a post entry.
Mayfield | Mayfield hoping to return at Chicago
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield said he is doing everything in his power to bring his No. 41 team to Chicagoland Speedway next week. NASCAR could keep Mayfield off the track if they file an appeal.
Jeremy Mayfield stayed home to prepare for Sprint Cup race at Chicagoland
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. â€" Reinstated driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield hopes that his Mayfield Motorsports Inc. team can find the funding to go to the NASCAR Sprint Cup race next week at Chicagoland Speedway.
Mayfield stays away from Daytona
Jeremy Mayfield wasn't at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday night's race, citing the media attention on his legal fight with NASCAR as an unnecessary distraction from the Independence Day celebration.
Mayfield stays away from Daytona
Jeremy Mayfield was not at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday night's race, citing the media attention on his legal fight with NASCAR as an unnecessary distraction from the Independence Day celebration.
NASCAR needs one things to turn its skies sunny again: an epic run by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR chairman Brian France and Dale Earnhardt Jr., arguably the two highest-profile figures in the Sprint Cup Series, visited the media center at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.Both are dealing with an image problem.France's image problem is the sport's image. Television ratings and attendance are down; manufacturers and sponsors are pulling back; and the court battle with Jeremy Mayfield over his failed drug test is getting just as much attention as the actual...
NASCAR needs one things to turn its skies sunny again: An epic run by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR chairman Brian France and Dale Earnhardt Jr., arguably the two highest profile figures in the Sprint Cup series, visited the media center at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.Both are dealing with an image problem.France's image problem is the sport's image. Television ratings and attendance are down, manufacturers and sponsors are pulling back and the court battle with Jeremy Mayfield over his failed drug test is getting just as much attention or more as...
France defends NASCAR's drug policy
Brian France defended NASCAR's drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge's ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield's suspension.
'Zero tolerance' policy throws NASCAR for a loop (Yahoo! Sports)
By not allowing Jeremy Mayfield an independent drug test, NASCAR has opened itself up to criticism.
Hendrick Motorsports' Jeff Gordon: Let’s talk racing, not drug testing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jeff Gordon was more than happy to share his thoughts on many different topics Thursday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway, but he made it clear he’s tired of answering questions about one issue: Jeremy Mayfield and NASCAR’s drug testing policy.
Hendrick Motorsports' Jeff Gordon: Let’s talk racing, not drug testing
Jeff Gordon was more than happy to share his thoughts on many different topics Thursday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway, but he made it clear he’s tired of answering questions about one issue: Jeremy Mayfield and NASCAR’s drug testing policy.
'Marked' man Mayfield in for quite a fight
When NASCAR people talked about the need for speed, methamphetamines weren't part of the conversation. Suddenly, they're talking about little else. What ignited all the talk was driver Jeremy Mayfield's come-from-behind win earlier this week in what promises to be a long and grueling legal race.
Mayfield a no-show; drivers' reaction to ruling is muted
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Three o’clock came. Jeremy Mayfield didn’t.Despite winning an injunction Wednesday in federal court in Charlotte that would allow him to return to the racetrack, Mayfield was a no-show Thursday at Daytona International Speedway, site of Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup Series race.Suspended May 9 after a drug test reportedly revealed methamphetamine [...]
NASCAR | Kahne says testing procedures increasing
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Richard Petty Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne said NASCAR has increased the intensity of their drug testing after the suspension of Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield. Kahne said the tests he took prior to the suspension were \"in and out\" in five to 10 minutes. He said his most recent test two weeks ago took nearly 40 minutes. \"It\'s a process now,\" Kahne said. \"Every little step you have to sign your name or initial, work with the person that is taking the sample.\"
Mayfield | Mayfield will not race at Daytona
The Associated Press reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield missed the deadline Thursday, July 2, to enter the Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway this weekend.
Mayfield misses deadline to enter car at Daytona
Jeremy Mayfield missed the deadline to enter this weekend's race after successfully fighting NASCAR to get back behind the wheel following a failed random drug test.
Sprint Cup drivers question ruling in Jeremy Mayfield case
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. â€" NASCAR drivers wondered aloud how Jeremy Mayfield won an injunction to return to the sport following his positive drug test result, but most stopped short of saying they feared for their safety Thursday during interviews from Daytona International Speedway.
Sprint Cup drivers question ruling in Jeremy Mayfield case
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. â€" NASCAR drivers wondered aloud how Jeremy Mayfield won an injunction to return to the sport following his positive drug test result, but stopped short of saying they feared for their safety Thursday during interviews from Daytona International Speedway.
Mayfield misses deadline to enter car at Daytona
Jeremy Mayfield has missed the deadline to enter his car into Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR | No changes planned for drug policy
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports NASCAR has no immediate plans to change its substance-abuse policy in light of Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield\'s victory in obtaining a preliminary injunction that has forced NASCAR to lift its suspension.
Mayfield not at Daytona when garage opens
Four team owners won't put Jeremy Mayfield in their cars this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, one because of sponsor concerns and another because Mayfield is ``marked'' following his legal battle with NASCAR.
Mayfield not at Daytona when garage opens
Four team owners won't put Jeremy Mayfield in their cars this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, one because of sponsor concerns and the other because Mayfield is ``marked'' following his legal battle with NASCAR.
NASCAR: No immediate changes to drug policy
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. â€" NASCAR does not plan any immediate changes to its substance-abuse policy in light of Jeremy Mayfield’s victory in obtaining a preliminary injunction forcing NASCAR to lift his suspension for an alleged positive drug test for methamphetamines, NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said Thursday.
NASCAR | Teams shying away from Mayfield
The Associated Press reports two team owners will not put Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield in their cars for the Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway this weekend, one because of sponsor concerns and the other because Mayfield is \"marked\" following his legal battle. Mayfield can still bring his own team car into the race, but faces a $5,005 late entry fee.
Larry Gunselman | Not considering Mayfield
The Associated Press reports Larry Gunselman Motorsports is not considering giving Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield a ride for the Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway this weekend.
Tommy Baldwin Racing | Not considering Mayfield
The Associated Press reports Tommy Baldwin Racing is not considering giving Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield a ride for the Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway this weekend. \"We all like Jeremy, there\'s no doubt about that,\" owner Tommy Baldwin said. \"The unfortunate thing is the last couple months here, he\'s gone through his struggles and it\'s not going to help him in the business world of racing. That\'s for sure.\"
Mayfield suspension lifted
A judge has issued a temporary injunction, lifting Jeremy Mayfield's drug suspension until further appeals by NASCAR are filed, according to NASCAR.com.
Our View: Despite being eligible to race Saturday at Daytona, Mayfield stated that he likely won't be able to get the funds together to do so unless another team offers him a ride. NASCAR has sent Mayfield's sample to an independent testing agency for further evaluation, and the results of that test will likely determine where this story goes from here.
Mayfield not at Daytona when garage opens
Two team owners won't put Jeremy Mayfield in their cars this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, one because of sponsor concerns and the other because Mayfield is ``marked'' following his legal battle with NASCAR.
Sprint Cup team owner Larry Gunselman says Jeremy Mayfield most likely won’t race No. 64 car at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. â€" Jeremy Mayfield most likely will not drive for Gunselman Motorsports in the Coke Zero 400 this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, team owner Larry Gunselman said Thursday morning.
Mayfield not at Daytona when garage opens
Car owners Larry Gunselman and Tommy Baldwin say they will not put Jeremy Mayfield in their cars this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
Mayfield not at Daytona when garage opens
Car owner Larry Gunselman says his sponsor does not want Jeremy Mayfield to drive the No. 64 this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
Mayfield not at Daytona when garage opens
Jeremy Mayfield did not have his car at Daytona International Speedway when the garage opened -- the deadline for entering his team in time to participate in Saturday night's race.
Judge lifts suspension, says Mayfield can race
Two months after a positive drug test for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield is getting ready to return to NASCAR.
Jeremy Mayfield Mayfield wins injunction, can race again
CHARLOTTE—Jeremy Mayfield is a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver and owner again after U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen granted Mayfield’s motion Wednesday for a preliminary injunction to force NASCAR to lift his indefinite suspension for a test that NASCAR says was positive for methamphetamines.After nearly two hours of testimony by NASCAR and Mayfield attorneys, Mullen [...]
Judge lifts suspension, says Mayfield can race
A judge issued a temporary injunction on Wednesday to lift Jeremy Mayfield's drug suspension, leaving the NASCAR driver free to race at Daytona this weekend.
Mayfield | Mayfield unsure if he will race at Daytona
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield is unsure if he will race in the Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway Saturday, July 4, after his suspension by NASCAR was lifted Wednesday, July 1. \"I\'m happy I can go back racing and just glad the justice system works like it does and just thank God,\" Mayfield said. \"It might be a little late for this weekend, but we\'ll see what happens. I\'m able to race, that\'s the main thing. I think so now [I have a sponsor]. I have to go back and see where we stand on that and where they are.\"
Judge lifts suspension, says Mayfield can race
A judge issued a temporary injunction on Wednesday that lifted Jeremy Mayfield's drug suspension, saying the NASCAR driver is free to race at Daytona this weekend.
Jeremy Mayfield wins injunction, could race as soon as Daytona
Today, Jeremy Mayfield and NASCAR met in federal court to discuss what the suspended driver/owner believes as an unwarranted suspension over what he says was a false-positive drug test.Mayfield asked U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen for a preliminary injuction that, if granted, would allow him to race in the Sprint Cup Series and overturn [...]
Judge lifts suspension, says Mayfield can race
A judge lifted Jeremy Mayfield's drug suspension Wednesday, saying the NASCAR driver is free to race at Daytona this weekend.
Mayfield | Mayfield wins injunction
Bob Pockrass, of SceneDaily.com, reports Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield won his injunction against NASCAR Wednesday, July 1, which forces the sanctioning body to lift his indefinite suspension for a test that NASCAR said tested positive for methamphetamines. ESPNews reports Mayfield will be able to race in the Sprint Cup event at Daytona International Speedway Saturday, July 4.
Judge lifts suspension, says Mayfield can race
A judge has lifted Jeremy Mayfield's suspension, saying the NASCAR driver should be allowed to race.
Jeremy Mayfield wins injunction
CHARLOTTE â€" Jeremy Mayfield is a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver again after U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen granted Mayfield’s motion Wednesday for a preliminary injunction to force the sanctioning body to lift his indefinite suspension for a test that NASCAR says was positive for methamphetamines.
Mayfield | NASCAR confirms Mayfield tested positive for meth
The Associated Press reports NASCAR confirmed Wednesday, July 1, that Mayfield Motorsports driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamines. \"We will prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jeremy Mayfield did violate the NASCAR substance abuse policy and tested positive for methamphetamines,\" spokesman Ramsey Poston said.
NASCAR confirms Mayfield tested positive for meth
NASCAR confirmed Wednesday that suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamines.
Jeremy Mayfield attorney: Alleged methamphetamine level would have made Mayfield a zombie
CHARLOTTE â€" Jeremy Mayfield remained a suspended driver/owner Wednesday morning, but he hopes to have his suspension lifted this afternoon when his hearing continues on a request for a preliminary injunction that would force NASCAR to lift his indefinite suspension for allegedly testing positive for methamphetamines.
NASCAR confirms Mayfield tested positive for meth
NASCAR has confirmed suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamines.
Mayfield in court to fight NASCAR suspension
Jeremy Mayfield is in court trying to get his indefinite suspension from NASCAR lifted by a federal judge.
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