Bye-Bye Shane Hmiel

Wonder if Dale Jarrett is laughing now?







NASCAR suspends young driver indefinitely

February 24, 2006
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Driver Shane Hmiel has been suspended from competition for life by NASCAR after failing a third substance abuse test.

``Shane failed to fulfill the prescribed rehabilitation program scheduled by NASCAR,'' NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said Friday. ``As a result, Shane has forfeited his opportunity to compete in any NASCAR-sanctioned events.''

Asked if there is any possibility of Hmiel racing in NASCAR sometime in the future, he said, ``No, it is a lifetime ban.''

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