[Team Yates]

Latest on Mayfield, 2nd test by independent lab: Testing performed by an independent laboratory supported the results that left Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield indefinitely suspended for failing NASCAR's substance abuse policy, court documents said. Results of the test and the name of the individual tested were blacked out, but a NASCAR spokesman confirmed they were identical. The documents, part of NASCAR's response to Mayfield's lawsuit to have his indefinite suspension lifted, show that Medtox Laboratories in Minnesota tested both his "A" and backup "B" samples last week and "confirmed the presence" of a substance that is blacked out in the filing. NASCAR claims Mayfield tested positive for a "dangerous, illegal, banned substance" and should not be allowed back on the track. It was revealed in open court two weeks ago that the drug was amphetamines. ESPN the Magazine's Ryan McGee, citing multiple sources, said it was methamphetamines. Mayfield's attorneys claim that NASCAR's drug testing program does not meet federal workplace guidelines. They argue that Mayfield did not give permission for the "B" sample to be tested after the "A" sample came back positive and that the "B" sample should have been tested at an independent laboratory. They said since proper procedure was not used and because the "B" sample was compromised when opened, thus not giving Mayfield the opportunity to send it to a second lab, that the entire test should be invalid. Both samples originally were tested by Aegis Laboratory, the Nashville Tenn.-based facility NASCAR employs to run its testing program. The most recent test was conducted at MedTox Laboratories in St. Paul, Minn. All the evidence will be dealt with at a Wednesday [July 1st] hearing in U.S. District Court, where Mayfield is seeking a temporary restraining order that would allow him back in the car, possibly as early as Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway.(see full story at ESPN.com), see much past news about this on my NASCAR Drug Policy News page.(6-30-2009)

[nascaraddict]

Whatever happens, happens. Just make Jeremy do what ever he has to do. That way maybe he can at some time get back into a race car.

[mike honcho]

Originally Posted by nascaraddict

Whatever happens, happens. Just make Jeremy do what ever he has to do. That way maybe he can at some time get back into a race car.

Only JEREMY can do that and by the sounds of it he doesn't want to admit he has a problem.That's the first step.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by mike honcho

Only JEREMY can do that and by the sounds of it he doesn't want to admit he has a problem.That's the first step.

Step One: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol (and drugs)--that our lives had become unmanageable."
One down, eleven to go...

[Blaze88]

Everyone seems so quick to think he did it. What if it comes out soon he didn't. All you people throwing him under the bus like I said before will all feel like crap. I hope it comes out that the test messed up or something because he seems to be a pretty good guy and if his sponsors don't wanna sponsor him oh well maybe he can find one. Also if Jeff,Jimmie and Robby still won't wanna race with him I guess they could just quit racing and go home.

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by Blaze88

Everyone seems so quick to think he did it. What if it comes out soon he didn't. All you people throwing him under the bus like I said before will all feel like crap. I hope it comes out that the test messed up or something because he seems to be a pretty good guy and if his sponsors don't wanna sponsor him oh well maybe he can find one. Also if Jeff,Jimmie and Robby still won't wanna race with him I guess they could just quit racing and go home.

and people wonder how OJ was found innocent

[mike honcho]

Mayfield wins injunction: 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. NASCAR can appeal the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., and it can ask for Mullen’s ruling to be suspended until a hearing before the appeals court. That request would have to be done quickly as Mayfield has stated that he wants to go to Daytona for the Coke Zero 400 race weekend, which begins with practice Thursday.(Scene Daily)(7-1-2009)

[bob101]

At this point it doesn't matter if he did drugs or not. What is going to happen now that several drivers have signed affidavits saying they woulnd't be on the same track with Mayfield?

It's not fair, nor do I care if it is. It's called reality. When things like this happens he just needs to move on because there's no way he's going to come out even close to even in the long run.

EXAMPLE.

NASCAR.COM - Mayfield has suspension lifted by federal judge - Jul 1, 2009

In the article even tho he won an injunction he talks about not having a car, sponsorship, money to make it to Daytona unless something changes. So here we went to court to force NASCAR to let him in and now he can't even get his stuff together to make a race. What did he win?

[Blaze88]

Originally Posted by loco4pablo

and people wonder how OJ was found innocent

Well seeing below he won the case. Now if he races I guess that means Jeff and Jimmie will pack up and go home...meh idc..

Originally Posted by mike honcho

Mayfield wins injunction: 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. NASCAR can appeal the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., and it can ask for Mullen’s ruling to be suspended until a hearing before the appeals court. That request would have to be done quickly as Mayfield has stated that he wants to go to Daytona for the Coke Zero 400 race weekend, which begins with practice Thursday.(Scene Daily)(7-1-2009)

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by Blaze88

Well seeing below he won the case. Now if he races I guess that means Jeff and Jimmie will pack up and go home...meh idc..

He didn't win the case... He won the injunction that was keeping him from racing UNTIL this is settled in court.

Also I believe none of the drivers said they wouldn't race with Mayfield on the track, They stated they wouldn't want to be on the track with SOMEONE who was under the influence or failed a drug test. I don't think Mayfields name was ever mentioned in their statements and Jeremy did fail a drug test!
These guys have no choice to race until it is settled out in court, what happened today is far from settling.

[Blaze88]

Originally Posted by loco4pablo

Also I believe none of the drivers said they wouldn't race with Mayfield on the track, They stated they wouldn't want to be on the track with SOMEONE who was under the influence or failed a drug test. I don't think Mayfields name was ever mentioned in their statements and Jeremy did fail a drug test!
These guys have no choice to race until it is settled out in court, what happened today is far from settling.

Well I was going by what Bob posted he said that Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Robby Gordon had signed deals saying they won't race with him.

Also just because it showed failed doesn't mean anything. There sites and all that I'm sure it been posted here...pretty much having what Jeremy said happened is possible

[NascarPoolsOnline]

Originally Posted by loco4pablo

He didn't win the case... He won the injunction that was keeping him from racing UNTIL this is settled in court.

Also I believe none of the drivers said they wouldn't race with Mayfield on the track, They stated they wouldn't want to be on the track with SOMEONE who was under the influence or failed a drug test. I don't think Mayfields name was ever mentioned in their statements and Jeremy did fail a drug test!
These guys have no choice to race until it is settled out in court, what happened today is far from settling.

He 'failed' a drug test that was administered improperly. You'd think a credible lab would know not to unseal a B sample?

[Racer Duck]

Mayfield not at Daytona as garage opens: Car owner Larry Gunselman says his sponsor does not want Jeremy Mayfield to drive the #64 this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Gunselman says he signed Fred's, a Southeastern-based discount store, to sponsor his car for Saturday night's race. He says Fred's is not interested in having Mayfield replace Mike Wallace as the driver. His team was not at the track when the garage opened Thursday, the deadline for the #41 to enter the race. Mayfield still can drive for another team, but Gunselman's car was thought to be his best option.(Associated Press)(7-2-2009)

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by NascarPoolsOnline

He 'failed' a drug test that was administered improperly. You'd think a credible lab would know not to unseal a B sample?

I agree, NASCAR didn't have their i's dotted or T's crossed. The bottom line is Jeremy did fail the test and it's been tested by 2 different labs.
I don't think NASCAR is out to get Jeremy Mayfield...Trust me, NASCAR doesn't want anyone to fail a drug test! This is never good PR.
NASCAR had gotten a lot of grief in the media for not having a policy in place. They started a policy and there were holes in it.
This case is far from over but if Jeremy gets off it will be on a technicality...Hey if the glove don't fit, you must..... awwwww forget it!

[nascaraddict]

If Jeremy can come out of this and get back to the business of racing; I think that's great. But he still has a long way to go to build back his rep. And that goes either way. If he did the deed or not.