DARLINGTON, S.C. — Jeremy Mayfield was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR for failing a random drug test on Saturday, becoming the first driver to violate a toughened new policy that went into effect this season.
Mayfield tested positive for a banned substance last weekend at the Russ Friedman 400 in Richmond, Virginia.
NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter would not reveal what banned substance Mayfield used, but Hunter said it was not an alcohol-related offense.
"There is no place for substance abuse in our sport," Hunter said.
NASCAR also suspended two crew members for failed tests at Richmond.
Mayfield has been struggling to stay in the sport this year with a new, underfunded team. He raced his way into the Daytona 500, but has been in and out of races since.
He's always seemed like a pretty clean cut character. I hope he can get this turned around.
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