Shane Hmiel fails drug test, gets parked by NASCAR

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Posted on Thu, Jun. 02, 2005

Shane Hmiel fails drug test, gets parked by NASCAR

By JIM UTTER

ThatsRacin.com Writer


DOVER, Del. – NASCAR Busch Series driver Shane Hmiel, who was suspended for nearly four months at the end of the 2003 season for a violation of NASCAR's substance abuse policy, has been indefinitely suspended for a second violation of the policy, NASCAR confirmed Thursday.
NASCAR officials had Hmiel, 24, tested following Friday's Busch Series qualifying at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., sources confirmed.

In Saturday's race, Hmiel wrecked his No. 32 Chevrolet on Lap 16 of the 200 laps. He was the only car involved in the accident.

NASCAR created its current substance-abuse policy in 1988, although it has undergone revisions.

In part, the policy provides for testing of drivers, crew chiefs and crew members under reasonable suspicion. NASCAR participants are required to read and sign a copy of the policy at the start of each season.

Thursday afternoon shortly before the second practice at Dover International Speedway, Hmiel and his Busch team owner, Todd Braun, were escorted from the Busch garage by series director Joe Balash and Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president of competition, among others.

Hmiel was second fastest in Thursday's first practice session. His car sat in the garage during the second practice, but late in the session Craftsman Truck series driver Ron Hornaday took the car out on the track.

Hmiel is currently 14th in series points, with three top-five and four top-10 finishes this season. His only win in NASCAR's top series came in 2004 at Las Vegas in the Truck series. His career best Busch finish is third on four occasions, the most recent coming in March of this season at Nashville.

After his first violation, Hmiel was able to reapply for his license to compete in NASCAR-sanctioned events after meeting conditions for his reinstatement from the suspension.

Hmiel's father, Steve Hmiel, was recently named interim crew chief for Nextel Cup star Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Other past violators of NASCAR's substance abuse policy include Truck driver Brian Rose (2003), Busch driver Sammy Potashnick (2002) and Busch driver Kevin Grubb (2004).

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N2racin88 said:
Well I'll say it here too. Shame, you are a complete idiot. Plain and simple. Way to go! Flush your career down the drain there buddy.
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:AHHHH: I thought you were talking me me there for a minute. :D


edit: re-fixed the name here too. ;)
 
They have been merged. And, I'll fix the spelling error in your thread N2. ;)

Changed it back for you, N2. ;)
 
No no. Just Shame. This is just pure speculation but it might explain why he was wrecking all the time. I mean how can you hold the steering wheel and bong at the same time?
 
I see it in everyday life, folks ruining their lives and the lives of those around them with drugs. But for one of the privilidged few to do this... Oh my! What was he thinking? Does 200mph not get you high enough? Goodby Shane. You just threw away a lot more than someone your age can comprehend.
Son you would not believe what some here would give to have your ride. And you simply pissed it away.
Betsy
 
I said it the last time that he should be banned from racing and this simply proves my point DUMBA@#
 
Looks like DJ aint the only one that hasn't got much time left. :beerbang: Is't that right Shane. :eek:
 
Now Now people

Maybe he took a few puffs off a good ole' joint........, but I think his drug habit maybe be more than a few puffs of herb..... :cool:
 
David Green:

"He had the opportunity of the lifetime here. He now shows a total lack of respect toward the people that are making his livelihood what it is today. That's just totally unacceptable."
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N2racin88 said:
David Green:
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Glad to see he's outta here. I never liked the guy and after he took out DJ and others I really didn't like him. I hope he never comes back, let someone who had to work their way up have a ride now. And I might add someone with respect for those on the track with them.
 
And "they" say a litte pot doesn't hurt anybody. I guess NO amount of rehab will help Shame.
 
So he'll never race again in NASCAR.... as others have said, he's an idiot!
 
I dont think it is pot,

Mu guess would be Meth or Coke, since they help make you think quicker, better reflexes and keep you focused. (my dad is a PhD and a Licensed Pro. Clinical Counselor)
 
In the words of the great Mr. Engval.... "Here's your sign"
 
Damn that WINFUEL must be some bad stuff...............so much for that second chance!
 
Lap3Forever said:
I dont think it is pot,
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I dunno man. You ever see that guy give an interview? I swear he is stoned when he gives an interview. Speaking of swearing he drops more f bombs and other foul language when just casually speaking then I have ever heard. NBS 24/7 has had to do plenty of bleeping.
 
Lap3Forever said:
I dont think it is pot,

Mu guess would be Meth or Coke, since they help make you think quicker, better reflexes and keep you focused. (my dad is a PhD and a Licensed Pro. Clinical Counselor)
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If that were the case, then why did his reaction time cause so many wrecks? I would think that a quicker reaction tima and thinking faster, one would avoid problems.
 
N2racin88 said:
I dunno man. You ever see that guy give an interview? I swear he is stoned when he gives an interview. Speaking of swearing he drops more f bombs and other foul language when just casually speaking then I have ever heard. NBS 24/7 has had to do plenty of bleeping.
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Have you ever listened to Rusty. :AHHHH:
 
kat2220 said:
If that were the case, then why did his reaction time cause so many wrecks? I would think that a quicker reaction tima and thinking faster, one would avoid problems.
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Meth and Coke doesn't keep you focused. ( No disresect to your dad Lap) It causes people to wander around behind little animals that arn't there.
:D Until it kills them. The last thing I would want is to be traveling at 185-200 mph with someone in the car next to me high as a kite.
 
Lap3Forever said:
He must use the Jerry Springer beeper! :D
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I can remember when they interviewed him, every other word was beeped out. LOL
 
Unreal.....

A lot of other drivers wreck just as much if not more than Shane. This place is worse than the National Inquirer.

I also think its funny that a Jarrett fan is leading this charge. Could Dale Jarrett possibly been under the influence of something last week when he continued to hit Edwards under caution? Or was that immature actions?

No one here knows what it was. It could have beem marijuana. It could have been ephedrine. Who knows what NASCAR tests for? But he had his second chance and screwed it up. Its too bad too.... He was young and had some talent. But he's going to have to look for a new job in a different line of work.
 
Ephedrine? Are you kidding me? Leading the charge? Give me a break. Regardless of whatever the hell it was Shane was well aware of the random tests that NASCAR subjected him to. If he was not fully aware of what they test for then that is proof of his own ignorance. I have no sympathy for those that subject themselves to any form of illegal dependency that results in their demise. To put it lightly he is a ****y jackass that deserves what is served up on his plate. I do not have to be a "Jarrett Fan" as you can tell of the numerous comments made from other posters, drivers, journalists etc. to know that the kid flushed away something most of us could only get a whiff of at a local go cart track. That my friend is what pisses me off about some of these athletes in general that decide to screw themselves because of thier ill concieved actions. Here I am busting my ass 50-60 hours a week at a job that pays a small fraction of thier salary to put food on the table. I am drug, smoke, and alcohol free my entire life. I do not know what its like to be high or drunk. Don't care to either. My parents drank, smoked, I am sure they got high. I have alot of friends that have depended on some pretty nasty illegal habits. Me? Never have, never will. So don't label me as some "Jarrett Fan" just because I want to let you all know that I think Shame is just that. A crying Shame. A loser. Drugs are bad ummkay?
 
I'm pretty sure NASCAR's drug policy includes a long list of illegal (even marginally legal) drugs that are forbidden. I would also guess that any prescript on drug would have to be "declared" and cleared by NASCAR. Any random test of any driver would be looking to any and all of the drugs on the list.........including the prescription drugs. A positive on any banned drug should get a quick and immediate response. A prescription drug would have to be approached too.......especially if it were not declared by the driver in advance. Shane Hmeil seems to have been caught using one of the banned drugs......for the second time. It doesn't matter what particular drug it was.....he tested positive for it and now he has to deal with it.

I'm not one to wait for the third strike..........I think he should be out. And out forever.
 
Lap3Forever said:
I dont think it is pot,

Mu guess would be Meth or Coke, since they help make you think quicker, better reflexes and keep you focused. (my dad is a PhD and a Licensed Pro. Clinical Counselor)
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My guess would be that the Meth or Coke help make you think that you're thinking quicker with better reflexes, etc.
Now he has more time to think.
 
After reading the Shane Hmiel thing today @ NASCAR.com, I feel it is NASCAR's responsibility to make an example out of Shane. Even though the car owner is actually responsible for his driver. It's not a sport where, in the interest of safety, there is room for error.
 
Without being a part of the National Enquirer (good call, BTW) has anyone suspected that Shane might have been using Steroids? First and foremost, if he were using something like marijuana, coke, meth or some good ol' smack, he would know there is no way to slide by on a drug test. Of course, with all the talk about steroids and the whole BALCO scandal in baseball, it would be very possible for Shane to take some steroids with the full impression that they are undetectable...every good pothead knows they can't fool a drug test with their own urine or blood...so does every good cokehead, but steroid (ab)users have access to all kinds of manufactured (tinkered with) supplements that may or may not be undetectable...I would have to say that Shane fell into that. Now, he isn't a big beefy guy, but then again, he's been under a careful watch for awhile...perhaps he found something (or was shown something) that was thought to be undetectable, and he gave it a try. It would certainly explain the aggressive driving, mood swings and irrational behavior. Steriods are taken to "enhance performance" so it would seem logical that they may be the culprit.
 
2 of the drugs that NASCAR tests for is ephedra and cough syrup.
Yep, ephedra like what was in Stacker 2 one of the car sponsors. And, cough syrup??? The ones that contain codeine can affect perfomance.
Oh, they also test for illegal substances as well.
 
NASCAR prohibits all illegal drugs at any time under the policy; bans the use of alcohol on the day of an event; and warns of the effect of certain prescription and nonprescription medications.
The four-page document gives the sanctioning body permission to randomly drug test anyone involved in the series. NASCAR tested fewer than a dozen competitors in its top three series last season, said Kevin Triplett, managing director of business operations.
The strictest part of the policy is the rule on the consumption of alcohol, with a blood alcohol level set at 0.02 percent to be considered under the influence.
Random tests are done when NASCAR has a "reasonable cause" to believe a participant might have violated its policy, Triplett said.
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At 0.02 you wonder if some of the drivers would get by a random test after a hard night of partying that some are rumored to do (Lil'E). By the way, Jeff Burton is pushing NASCAR to do more testing.
 
From Jayski.com:

Hmiel fighting NASCAR? the ANR-AtT site is reporting that Shane Hmiel has hired a lawyer to fight NASCAR about his latest drug suspension. According to sources Hmiel admitted that in 2003 he was on drugs when he was tested and failed, but he went on to say that he was not on drugs this time and had nothing in his system (he would not say what NASCAR suspended him for). The lawyer is going to have drug test run by Hmiel giving hair, urine and blood samples to prove the NASCAR test was wrong and try to get Hmiel reinstated as soon as possible
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N2racin88 said:
From Jayski.com:
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Just zackly what is it that you'd EXPECT a mouthpiece to say? That, oh yeah, you are right he was on some real good stuff at the time? He was happy they did not find it and take the rest of away from him? A mouthpiece is hired to DEFEND the guilty party.
Nope! I hold to my original opinion. Devil Drugs has struck again. :(
Betsy :(
 
Just as you'd expect most guilty parties in the Court of Law to plead Not Guilty.
 
personally i can't stand the little punk and if he really is doing drugs KNOWING he is going to be subject to a random and got cought i say F***him.. ban him for life, but this is america ain't it suppost to be inocent till proven guilty ?? i really would like to know what drug nastycar busted him for.
 
They will never say. Although his previous bust required him to go through a drug treatment program. Needless to say I cannot see someone being addictied to Cough Syrup or Ephedra.
 
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