Jeremy Mayfield
Independent Lab Confirms Mayfield Test Result
Court documents show that the results from an independent lab support Jeremy Mayfield’s original test findings. But, its hard to know whether this is a setback for Mayfield’s case because he isn’t disputing whether or not he failed the test. He’s disputing the testing policy.
Mayfield Tested Positive For Meth, Sources Say
ESPN is reporting that two independent sources revealed that the unnamed drug Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamine, which according to the National Institutes of Health can increase alertness and concentration. All parties involved are under a gag order, and cannot verify the validity of the report.
Mayfield’s Case Moved To Federal Court
Jeremy Mayfield’s lawsuit over his recent failed drug test and suspension has been moved to federal court. Mayfield’s attorneys can either argue his case in federal court, or they can petition to have the suit moved to the state level.
Mayfield Lawyers Up
Jeremy Mayfield has hired Bill Diehl as he prepares to fight his suspension from NASCAR due to failing a drug test. While Diehl is working with Mayfield, he said no suit has been filed. Diehl represented Elliott Sadler in his dispute with Richard Petty Motorsports after reports surfaced that AJ Allemdinger would replace Sadler in [...]
Mayfield Was Informed Of Substance, Black Says
As if you’re not sick enough of hearing the back and forth between Jeremy Mayfield and NASCAR officials, David Black, the doctor who runs the lab that conducts NASCAR testing said that he had a discussion with Mayfield about the banned substance he tested positive for. Black said: I spoke with him about his positive [...]
Mayfield May Not Be Telling The Truth
While watching the ongoing saga between NASCAR and Jeremy Mayfield over his failed drug test, I can’t help but find the whole situation odd. After Mayfield’s failed test was reported, he came out and said: In my case, I believe that the combination of a prescribed medicine and an over-the-counter medicine reacted together and resulted [...]
It's Official: Yeley To Replace Mayfield
JJ Yeley has been officially announced as the replacement driver of the No. 41 Mayfield Motorsports Inc Toyota. There was a report that Tony Furr said Yeley was the driver. Then, that report was rescinded, only to be announced officially a little bit later. Shana Mayfield will serve as interim owner because Jeremy Mayfield cannot [...]
Yeley To Sub For Mayfield In MMI Toyota
Following the suspension of driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield, JJ Yeley has been named as the driver of Mayfield Motorsports Inc.’s No. 41 Toyota. The team indicated that Yeley was selected because he is “hungry” and is available for all of the races, keeping the team from having to change drivers.
NASCAR Drug Tester Disputes Mayfield's Claim
David Black, whose Aegis Labs runs NASCAR’s random testing program, disputed Jeremy Mayfield’s claim that use of two allergy medicines led him to fail a drug test, resulting in suspension. Black said: What we have is a clear violation of policy. … In my many years of experience, I have never seen a violation like [...]
Mayfield Issues Statement About Suspension
Jeremy Mayfield released a statement following his suspension for violating NASCAR’s substance abuse policy. Mayfield said: As both a team owner and a driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, I have immense respect for the enforcement policies NASCAR has in place. In my case, I believe that the combination of a prescribed medicine and [...]
