mikelbeck
09-20-2010, 09:54 AM
http://www.nhra.com/story/2010/9/18/pro-stock-disqualification/
Pro Stock disqualification
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Pro Stock car driver Allen Johnson has been disqualified from the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, it was announced today by NHRA officials. Johnson registered a .027 reading on the alcohol breath analyzer during this morning’s drug and alcohol test. NHRA has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to alcohol. Any driver or official discovered to have a measurable blood alcohol content during racetrack activities shall be immediately barred from any further involvement or participation in the event. Johnson is subject to further disciplinary action as provided for in NHRA’s Substance Abuse Policy. (2010 NHRA Rule Book: Section 1.7)
During the final Pro Stock qualifying session, Allen Johnson issued the following statement: "I went to a late dinner last night with my family and had a few alcoholic beverages with my meal. I felt no ill effects from the alcohol I consumed. This morning, when I learned I had been chosen for a random alcohol and drug test by the NHRA, one of many I have taken and passed over the years, I took it immediately even though I had 24 hours in which to take the test. Unfortunately, a trace amount of alcohol registered in my system, leading to my disqualification from the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.
"I fully support the NHRA's zero-tolerance policy in regards to alcohol, and I understand their decision in this matter. I would like to apologize to the NHRA, my fans, and to my sponsors for any disappointment that I have caused. I love drag racing, and I would never do anything to purposely disrespect the sport or its fans."
Pro Stock disqualification
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Pro Stock car driver Allen Johnson has been disqualified from the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, it was announced today by NHRA officials. Johnson registered a .027 reading on the alcohol breath analyzer during this morning’s drug and alcohol test. NHRA has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to alcohol. Any driver or official discovered to have a measurable blood alcohol content during racetrack activities shall be immediately barred from any further involvement or participation in the event. Johnson is subject to further disciplinary action as provided for in NHRA’s Substance Abuse Policy. (2010 NHRA Rule Book: Section 1.7)
During the final Pro Stock qualifying session, Allen Johnson issued the following statement: "I went to a late dinner last night with my family and had a few alcoholic beverages with my meal. I felt no ill effects from the alcohol I consumed. This morning, when I learned I had been chosen for a random alcohol and drug test by the NHRA, one of many I have taken and passed over the years, I took it immediately even though I had 24 hours in which to take the test. Unfortunately, a trace amount of alcohol registered in my system, leading to my disqualification from the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.
"I fully support the NHRA's zero-tolerance policy in regards to alcohol, and I understand their decision in this matter. I would like to apologize to the NHRA, my fans, and to my sponsors for any disappointment that I have caused. I love drag racing, and I would never do anything to purposely disrespect the sport or its fans."