Mayfield wins injunction

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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)
 
Big deal. I can't imagine that there's a long line of potential sponsors vying to put their names on the hood and 1/4 panel.
 
wilson89 said:
I bet when Jeremy hits the track for the first time he will get more boo's than Kyle Busch after he crashed JR at Richmond a year ago.
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Why would he get boos? Congrats to Jeremy on a small victory against NASCRAP. I hope he gets on the track the weekend.

PS..
F U Brian France.
 
83WynnsOlds said:
Why would he get boos? Congrats to Jeremy on a small victory against NASCRAP. I hope he gets on the track the weekend.

PS..
F U Brian France.
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I agree! This entire dog and pony show has been orchestrated by NASCAR. Jeremy was guilty until proven innocent...

That said, if he was using meth he should never, ever get in a race car again. Meth is without a doubt the most addictive drug out there.
 
83WynnsOlds said:
Why would he get boos? Congrats to Jeremy on a small victory against NASCRAP. I hope he gets on the track the weekend.

PS..
F U Brian France.
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If you think NASCAR is that bad why do you bother watching it? There's plenty of things I have no use for but I certainly don't waste my time following it and posting negative BS every chance I could get or make.

There are a lot of other racing sanctioning bodies that you could be watching and maybe enjoying.
 
Eagle1 said:
If you think NASCAR is that bad why do you bother watching it? There's plenty of things I have no use for but I certainly don't waste my time following it and posting negative BS every chance I could get or make.

There are a lot of other racing sanctioning bodies that you could be watching and maybe enjoying.
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What was negative BS about my post? I follow it because its "in the blood" you might say. I wish i could stop watching about as bad as I wish I could stop dipping snuff.
Sorry to offend you but I support Jeremy 100% and i support Carl Long 100%.

PS..F Brian France.
 
83WynnsOlds said:
I hope he gets on the track the weekend.




The key here is getting ON the track. He may be able to get to, and in the track but getting on the track will be up to the NASCAR inspectors. The inspectors can make him tear the entire car apart if they want and he would never make it through inspection. The last thing NASCAR wants is him on the track.
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83WynnsOlds said:
Why would he get boos? Congrats to Jeremy on a small victory against NASCRAP. I hope he gets on the track the weekend.

PS..
F U Brian France.
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Eagle1 said:
If you think NASCAR is that bad why do you bother watching it? There's plenty of things I have no use for but I certainly don't waste my time following it and posting negative BS every chance I could get or make.

There are a lot of other racing sanctioning bodies that you could be watching and maybe enjoying.
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I agree Eagle. I think Olds just likes to be mad about stupid stuff. I've only been posting here for about a month, and in that short time I don't think he's posted anything except bile. Even going so far as to express a certain level of hatered to others on this board who don't have the same opinion as him.

I can understand being upset about some of the decisions NASCAR has made, but if he's so hateful about it that he ends every post with "F U Brian France" then why does he still stay upto date on current events? Seems counter-intuituve to me.

Anyway, back on topic: I doubt this ruling is going to stand. The samples have been sent away to an independant lab, and if those test positive for meth as well, Mayfield will be in a lot of trouble. Including lying before a judge.

All NASCAR has to do is prove that a driver on meth poses a risk to other drivers (which should be very easy to prove), and the suspension will stand at least until the appeal process.
 
Listening to Moody on Sirius NASCAR Radio 128 the judge stated that Jeremy is subject to whatever testing NASCAR decides and at whatever interval's they decide.

Jeremy hasn't really won anything yet. Jeremy made the statement that the truth has come out, and I'm rather puzzled about that as no truth has come out, that's to come in the full court case.
 
foehammer111 said:
I agree Eagle. I think Olds just likes to be mad about stupid stuff. I've onlyAnyway, back on topic: I doubt this ruling is going to stand. The samples have been sent away to an independant lab, and if those test positive for meth as well, Mayfield will be in a lot of trouble. Including lying before a judge.
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They were sent to an independent lab and the results came back the same. The ruling today was a complete joke.

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)(6-30-2009)
 
I don't have a dog in this fight but it seems as usual, there are fans that will back NASCAR no matter what it does. That's okay and it is NASCAR's game, but from what I've read, getting the injunction was a very difficult task and it's seldom won. There has to be something there that the judge didn't like. Also, why is the same lab doing both samples? It would make more sense if they sent the B sample to a different lab for comparison.

And once again, the accused is guilty before any proof is shown to the people. Are we lemmings or just lazy?
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
Medtox Laboratories in Minnesota & Aegis Laboratory in Nashville Tenn. are two different labs. :beerbang:
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Olay, but that's not what I read in the papers today. Of course, the papers aren't always right. If two different labs tested the samples and came up with the same result, then fine.
 
A little off topic

What if NASCAR could rally the troops?
Gordon and Johnson and others have said that they wouldn't race with a methhead. If there was some under the table deal so that no one would go out and practice with Mayfield, what message could that send.
Then he would be doing great harm to NASCAR, and they would get their injunction, I bet.

Of course I know this would never happen.
 
buckaroo said:
I don't have a dog in this fight but it seems as usual, there are fans that will back NASCAR no matter what it does. That's okay and it is NASCAR's game, but from what I've read, getting the injunction was a very difficult task and it's seldom won. There has to be something there that the judge didn't like. Also, why is the same lab doing both samples? It would make more sense if they sent the B sample to a different lab for comparison.

And once again, the accused is guilty before any proof is shown to the people. Are we lemmings or just lazy?
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Mayfield got Bill Diehl as his lawyer and he is a well know high dollar attorney in the Charlotte area.

I don't see Diehl taking the case unless he had a good feeling that he could pull a rabbit out of the hat.

Should be interesting to see how this all plays out.

But let's face it. Mayfield will forever be damaged goods no matter if he wins or not.
 
Guido said:
But let's face it. Mayfield will forever be damaged goods no matter if he wins or not.
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Let's face it, he was a loser the moment he decided to do drugs. He doesn't deserve to be on the track, period. If he win's, this will be a huge black eye for the sport. :mad:
 
Guido said:
Mayfield got Bill Diehl as his lawyer and he is a well know high dollar attorney in the Charlotte area.

I don't see Diehl taking the case unless he had a good feeling that he could pull a rabbit out of the hat.

Should be interesting to see how this all plays out.

But let's face it. Mayfield will forever be damaged goods no matter if he wins or not.
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Damaged goods! Very true but also very sad.
 
Camp65 said:
83WynnsOlds said:
I hope he gets on the track the weekend.




The key here is getting ON the track. He may be able to get to, and in the track but getting on the track will be up to the NASCAR inspectors. The inspectors can make him tear the entire car apart if they want and he would never make it through inspection. The last thing NASCAR wants is him on the track.
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I agree. There are other ways to keep him off the track. Once he gets to Daytona, he's in NASCAR's courtroom and there's no way they'll let him race.

What a shame that he won in court though. NASCAR finally enforces a substance abuse policy and the courts piss on it. :mad:
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If Jeremey actually did meth I agree as I'm sure everyone else does that he should be kept far away from a race car. BUT I don't think we can dismiss his claim of Adderral and Clariton as quickly as we'd like to-although I understand he sounds silly. Several ADHD drugs can cause a false positive for methamphetamine as can several anti-depressants. I would hate to think he was just taking legal prescription drugs and had his career ruined because of it...
 
83WynnsOlds said:
Why would he get boos? Congrats to Jeremy on a small victory against NASCRAP. I hope he gets on the track the weekend.

PS..
F U Brian France.
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Well i was a big Jeremy fan for years, still am some what but no matter who gets in trouble with hardcore drugs is going to have a dark cloud over there head the rest of there career. I hope Jeremy is allowed to race until this thing is settled but right now it doesnt look good for him.
 
Jeremy was damaged goods when he was ousted from Evernham Motorsports.
 
ajk112802 said:
If Jeremey actually did meth I agree as I'm sure everyone else does that he should be kept far away from a race car. BUT I don't think we can dismiss his claim of Adderral and Clariton as quickly as we'd like to-although I understand he sounds silly. Several ADHD drugs can cause a false positive for methamphetamine as can several anti-depressants. I would hate to think he was just taking legal prescription drugs and had his career ruined because of it...
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Exactly. :beerbang:
 
ajk112802 said:
If Jeremey actually did meth I agree as I'm sure everyone else does that he should be kept far away from a race car. BUT I don't think we can dismiss his claim of Adderral and Clariton as quickly as we'd like to-although I understand he sounds silly. Several ADHD drugs can cause a false positive for methamphetamine as can several anti-depressants. I would hate to think he was just taking legal prescription drugs and had his career ruined because of it...
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The lab test the samples for the other components of Adderal and Claritin-D as well as other components found in methamphetamine. They've obviously found other components of meth, thus ruling out a false positive.
 
BobbyFord said:
The lab test the samples for the other components of Adderal and Claritin-D as well as other components found in methamphetamine. They've obviously found other components of meth, thus ruling out a false positive.
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Please don't confuse everyone with facts. ;)
 
BobbyFord said:
The lab test the samples for the other components of Adderal and Claritin-D as well as other components found in methamphetamine. They've obviously found other components of meth, thus ruling out a false positive.
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and even if he was on adderal, he was supposed to tell nascar or dr. black thus he was in violation of the drug abuse policy anyways.

besides, its not safe to drive on adderal, says so right on the label. at best, mayfield is guilty of being a dumb ass.
 
Smoke14 said:
I agree! This entire dog and pony show has been orchestrated by NASCAR. Jeremy was guilty until proven innocent...

That said, if he was using meth he should never, ever get in a race car again. Meth is without a doubt the most addictive drug out there.
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I disagree, I think Krispy Kreme donuts are the most addictive drug out there. I can just sit a gaze at the "hot donut now" sign until the red glow fills my eyes, and the warm sugar glaze passes over my lips and infiltrates my every tastebuds, send me into a sort of Donut ectasy.

mmm, donuts!!!!!!!!!
 
What a mess. That has become the strangest of all circuses. (or is it circui?)

All Mayfield did was post bail as far as NASCAR is concerned. He's not been vindicated of anything yet. The NASCAR people are standing strong that he tested positive for meth. But Mayfield's attorney makes a good point by saying it would be obvious by his appearance if he was a meth user.

Like someone else said, it may take a long time for Mayfield's car to make it through inspection on Friday.

The thing is if Mayfield does win this and the courts say he is innocent, there are always going to be fans, sponsors, and other drivers that will be wondering if he really is innocent or out-lawyered NASCAR.
 
GREAT AMERICAN RACE FAN said:
I disagree, I think Krispy Kreme donuts are the most addictive drug out there. I can just sit a gaze at the "hot donut now" sign until the red glow fills my eyes, and the warm sugar glaze passes over my lips and infiltrates my every tastebuds, send me into a sort of Donut ectasy.

mmm, donuts!!!!!!!!!
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:XXROFL:
 
MRM said:
What a mess. That has become the strangest of all circuses. (or is it circui?)

All Mayfield did was post bail as far as NASCAR is concerned. He's not been vindicated of anything yet. The NASCAR people are standing strong that he tested positive for meth. But Mayfield's attorney makes a good point by saying it would be obvious by his appearance if he was a meth user.

Like someone else said, it may take a long time for Mayfield's car to make it through inspection on Friday.

The thing is if Mayfield does win this and the courts say he is innocent, there are always going to be fans, sponsors, and other drivers that will be wondering if he really is innocent or out-lawyered NASCAR.
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That's what I was saying earlier, Jeremy claims the truth has come out and he's cleared his name. That's not the case at all. This judge didn't really hear "THE" case this was just an injunction to get the suspension temporarily lifted until the real case went to court.

Boy is Jeremy going to be shocked when his lawyer tells him they haven't fought the case yet and they will be in court for a few days when it does come on the docket and he may well be put out of the car again.
 
GREAT AMERICAN RACE FAN said:
I disagree, I think Krispy Kreme donuts are the most addictive drug out there. I can just sit a gaze at the "hot donut now" sign until the red glow fills my eyes, and the warm sugar glaze passes over my lips and infiltrates my every tastebuds, send me into a sort of Donut ectasy.

mmm, donuts!!!!!!!!!
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ahhhh, a fellow krispyholic.......lol. I feel your pain. But they tell me that the first part of recovery is admitting, well nevermind, I don't have a problem.....lol

mmmmmmmmmm dooooooooo nuuuuuuuuuts.
 
speedwayphoto said:
ahhhh, a fellow krispyholic.......lol. I feel your pain. But they tell me that the first part of recovery is admitting, well nevermind, I don't have a problem.....lol

mmmmmmmmmm dooooooooo nuuuuuuuuuts.
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I'm addicted to that racing drug. :idunno:

My name's Andy and I am a raceaholic. :)
 
83WynnsOlds said:
What was negative BS about my post? I follow it because its "in the blood" you might say. I wish i could stop watching about as bad as I wish I could stop dipping snuff.
Sorry to offend you but I support Jeremy 100% and i support Carl Long 100%.

PS..F Brian France.
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I agree 100%........why is everyone defending Nascrap so much?.......and not respecting the courts decision?..........He's alone and still fighting against all odds........my kind of guy
 
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