Crew Member Michael McLaughlin Violates NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy

Michael McLaughlin, a licensed crew member for the No. 23 team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy.

On Sept. 27, McLaughlin was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (violation of the NASCAR substance abuse policy) of the 2011 NASCAR rule book

STATEMENT FROM JOE DENETTE MOTORSPORTS

Joe Denette Motorsports stringently adheres to a zero tolerance policy concerning substance abuse. The licensee in question has been released and replaced moving forward for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy. Our company stands behind the actions taken by NASCAR in regards to this matter, and strongly supports their continued efforts to promote a safe work environment.

NASCAR PR/JOE DENETTE MOTORSPORTS