NY_Bowhunter14 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Former NASCAR Busch Series driver Shane Hmiel has been given a lifetime suspension from the sport – the first for violations of NASCAR’s substance-abuse policy. Hmiel, who was indefinitely suspended from NASCAR on June 3 last season following a second violation of the substance-abuse policy, had been participating in a rehabilitation program directed by NASCAR. While in that program, Hmiel failed a random drug test last month, prompting the lifetime suspension, NASCAR officials confirmed. "Shane failed to fulfill the prescribed rehabilitation program outlined by NASCAR. As a result, Shane has forfeited his opportunity to compete in any NASCAR-sanctioned events," said NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston. Shane’s father, Steve Hmiel – technical director for Dale Earnhardt Inc. – chose not to comment on Friday when asked about Shane’s suspension. Hmiel, 25, was first suspended in September 2003 after failing a substance-abuse test. He completed a prescribed rehabilitation program and was reinstated for NASCAR competition in February 2004. Hmiel has competed in seven Nextel Cup, 83 Busch and 29 Craftsman Truck series events in his NASCAR career. His only victory came in Trucks in 2004 at Las Vegas. Last season, Hmiel began racing in the Carolinas-Virginia USAC Ford Focus Midget Series, competing at South Boston, Va. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life Yeah, I heard this last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life [ QUOTE ] Yeah, I heard this last year. [/ QUOTE ] Nope..you didn't hear about the lifelong suspension last year. He just failed his 3rd drug test in the past week. This brought on his life long suspension. It is a total shame. While I wasn't real fond of him personally, the kid definately had a ton of driving talent. Must make his father Steve Hmeil, of D.E.I. feel like crap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life Someday thse guys will learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life [ QUOTE ] Someday thse guys will learn. [/ QUOTE ] No, they won't. People like this never learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life Too bad...what a waste of talent.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life must have been doin that yoga program with ricky williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Yeah, I heard this last year. [/ QUOTE ] Nope..you didn't hear about the lifelong suspension last year. He just failed his 3rd drug test in the past week. This brought on his life long suspension. It is a total shame. While I wasn't real fond of him personally, the kid definately had a ton of driving talent. Must make his father Steve Hmeil, of D.E.I. feel like crap too. [/ QUOTE ] Oh I was pretty sure that after his second offense last year they banned him from NASCAR for life because every was unhappy to see him leave. Maybe not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life He was banned indefinately after the second violation. Sad to see, he should could wheel a car. But, he screwed up. He would have been a multimillionaire. At least NASCAR has a stict drug policy and sticks with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deldeer Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life hmmmm......maybe nascar should send that page of the rule book to paul tagiabue..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life [ QUOTE ] hmmmm......maybe nascar should send that page of the rule book to paul tagiabue..... [/ QUOTE ] thats pretty much the firstthing that croseed my mind when I read this post deldeer. All the stick and ball sports could learn from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life I wonder how well he swings a bat, or throws the pigskin. He would get more chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhntr Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life I think MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA need to take a lesson from NASCAR. Plus I'm glad to see that NASCAR is serious about at least one of thier rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life I don't think any sport needs to take a thing from Nascar until Nascar learns to use their rules equally for everyone, plus they're about 2 more bad seasons away from being out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted February 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life NASCAR has got to be the worst sport for being fair to all of their drivers... Jimmie Johnson had a pretty severe penalty at Daytona and all that happened was his crew chief was suspended for i believe 4 races... Terry Labonte also had a penalty against him at Daytona, however, he was the unlucky one because he was docked drivers points, and his owner also lost points... Hey NASCAR, dock Jimmie points too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life Good bye. Good riddance! He got all the chances he deserved and more too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life He'll just get a ride in a USAC or open wheel car.He won't get the fan support or money he would have in Cup, but I'm sure he'll make enough to live on.He'll just move on to another sanctioning body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life I would hope any sanctioning orgaization would ban him permanently based on his actions. If he can't get straight, let him rot. I wouldn't want to race side by side with someone who is half crazed on drugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life If MLB, the NBA, and the NFL enacted drug policies similar to Nascar, they'd soon run out of players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life [ QUOTE ] If MLB, the NBA, and the NFL enacted drug policies similar to Nascar, they'd soon run out of players. [/ QUOTE ] Of all the football players in the NFL right now, I only heard of 2 or 3 suspensions for violations of the drug policy, and one of those is the most recent Ricky Williams fiasco..........don't lump the real players in with 2 or 3 idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life What a waste and what a joke Hmiel is!! My high would be driving that race car on the NASCAR circuit but this loser wants to find other ways to get high!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Re: Shane Hmiel suspended from NASCAR for life It is a waste but at least this opens the door for someone that wants to be there that may never would of had an oppertunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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