GETTING IN TROUBLE ---AGAIN

Being as I done went and got throwed outta Journalism class I got to sneak back in and add some fuel to the fire.

According to this story wrote supposedly by the Associated Press it says and I quote it very loosely-----Suspended NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger has elected to bring his own experts to the testing of his ''B'' urine sample, The Associated Press has learned.

Because Allmendinger is bringing his own people, the test of the sample will not occur until next week. Allmendinger has the right to take the time needed to assemble his team of experts. Brian will have to readjust his schedule so he can be there I guess.

Under NASCAR's drug testing policy, an individual can bring in experts for the second test and Allmendinger wants his own toxicologist and attorney present, two people familiar with the case told the AP on condition of anonymity Thursday because the process is confidential.

Denny Hamlin, speaking at a golf tournament in Charlotte on Thursday, said NASCAR drivers have to be extremely careful with what they ingest and awareness was heightened following Jeremy Mayfield 's 2009 suspension. Did he just say the water may be tainted?

Allmendinger business manager Tara Ragan said Allmendinger is working through NASCAR's process to resolve the issue. In other words he has to go to the red trailer on a daily basis to insure Brian he aint taking that 5 hr enhancement stuff that keeps you going and going.

So just thinking out loud here, if you work all week on your hotrod, the race car im talking about, and some of the unknown gets under your fingernails and you subsequently become the dude that gets tested at the track on Fri nite or Sat nite annnnd you go wash your hands before the task of filling to the bottom line on the cup, you loosen some of that unknown source and it falls into the specimen. Now you have just volunteered a dose of hell for the hereafter to the locals.

In my profession of Super heavyhaul trucking we came down on this testing on regular intervals. Now say im making this up or not BUT I had a test go sour and Mr DOT shut me down in the middle of a move. This shut down was in the middle of Kansas. They escorted me to a safe parking zone Off route of course and then gave me one of those illustrious rides in a Federal escort vehicle to a military testing facility.

I was told that my first sample was tested for a substance not allowed(never was told what it was) but a second sample was taken along with three of those vials of blood. I waited right there until this was tested three ways from hell and they finally said I was clear to resume my delivery.

That was well and good but it took a week almost to get permits restarted from where they parked the load(this load was classified military going onto the Ronald Regan ship). Needless to say I fell into a monthly testing policy for over a year because of something,what it was I do not know, that we cannot control . Now as smart as the govt is they cleared mine up before 72 hrs had passed. Cant this same hold true in the sport of racing?

On the lighter side of the note wonder how those assurance people who visit the little room with you on these facilities to give your sample see your brand new undie shorts you purchased that are off center on usage see you groping around for what??? They ask whats going on,you answer ---------- my NEW of center-shorts are creating a situation here ..... Now a closer inspection could be called for-------------

Darned, Johnny.... never knew Uncle Sam had put you up in a "safe" place, lol! That sounds pretty scary.

Remember when A-B-Cs had something to do with reading & writing?

You don't propose UBATUBA sponsor the NASCAR "pee-off" do you?!

Could call it Whizzing with the Stars!

I'm certain Brian has not yet thought to sell sponsorship.

Depends, lol

Hey, maybe NASCAR can bring up the subject of sponsoring the urine tests at their next weekly Pre-Race Meeting:

you make it sound French Dave----------------------------To WEE or not to WEE course thats what the little piggy said all the way home--- they even got a commercial of it too and he has a spinner,and goes long boarding down hill --never hear of him just going home,oh yeah forgot---big bad wolf

Much as I hate the green thing, I have to take Legend's gecko over the squealing pig.

The Grubb brother was Kevin, Casey Atwood's team mate at Brewco. Kevin shot himself to death in the Alpine motel near the Richmond track. I used to help his dad, W.O. (Bill) Grubb when Wayne Patterson drove for him.

Death of former NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb ruled a suicide

By: RALPH N. PAULK TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER | Times-Dispatch
May 08, 2009

NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb committed suicide by a gunshot wound to the head, the state medical examiner determined yesterday.

Grubb, a native of Mechanicsville, was discovered by housekeepers at the Alpine Motel on the 7000 block on Brook Road at approximately 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

There were no indications of drug use found inside the room, according to Henrico police Lt. Doug Perry. A toxicology test was performed on Grubb, whose abbreviated NASCAR career was marked by alleged substance abuse while competing in NASCAR's lower-tier divisions -- Busch Series (now Nationwide) and Craftsman Truck Series (now Camping World).

Kevin Grubb wiped his brow as he sat in his car talking to a crew member at RIR in May 2000.

The police report indicates it may take up to six weeks before the toxicology results are released.

Recently, Grubb worked for his family's business, Richmond-based W.O. Grubb Crane. He was 31.

A family representative said yesterday, "The Grubb family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers during their time of loss."

Grubb, whose last known residence was in Chesterfield County, hadn't competed in a NASCAR event since the sport's governing body suspended him indefinitely. He failed to submit to drug testing after he crashed during the September 2006 Busch Series race at Richmond International Raceway.

That had been Grubb's second violation of the sport's drug policy. He was first suspended in March 2004 for testing positive for banned substances. He was reinstated to drive in June 2006, then agreed to periodic drug testing.

As a teenager, Grubb competed at various central Virginia short tracks -- including Southside and South Boston speedways. Grubb began his NASCAR career driving four races for family-owned Grubb Motorsports in 1997.

"I spent a couple of years working with Kevin, and I probably saw a side of him that a lot of people aren't reading about," said Charlie Roakes, who in 2004 served as public relations representative for Grubb and Team Rensi Motorsports.

"It's been five years since I worked with him. Deep down, he was a wonderful kid, who was full of laughter and nice to be around. He ran into some obstacles that held him back. Even when he made his first return [from suspension] he was the same guy."

Grubb, who married in 2007, was scheduled to compete in 10 races for Team Rensi. But the plan fell through, in part, after he failed a substance-abuse test in March 2004. He returned to compete in five races for Mac Hill Motorsports in 2006 before the incident at RIR.

Brandon Hendrick, who races at Southside Speedway, said he last talked with Grubb in December. At the time, Hendrick said Grubb appeared content and had adjusted to life without racing.

"Whenever we talked, we rarely talked about anything other than sports," Hendrick said. "He was a big Philadelphia Eagles fan, and he always called when the Cowboys played the Eagles. The last time I saw him he looked great.

"I didn't want to bring up racing because I knew it bothered him. So, we just steered clear of it. I'm not sure if he put [racing] behind him."

His last NASCAR event was the RIR race in September 2006. He crashed on Lap 2 during the race. He was taken to the infield care center, where he was treated and released. Soon after, he reportedly refused to submit to a NASCAR drug test before he was released from the care center.

Grubb's only attempt in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series came in 2002 in the Pontiac Excitement 400 at RIR. Grubb, winless in 174 career Nationwide starts, failed to qualify with the No. 54 Team Bristol Motorsports Chevrolet.

"[Grubb] was fast. He was smart. He had the potential to be a great Cup driver," said Dick Conway, a longtime area NASCAR public relations representative.

Rick Houston, a freelance writer who befriended Grubb following his 2006 reinstatement, said Grubb was determined to overcome the drug abuse that stifled his driving career.

"When we talked it truly seemed like he had his act together," Houston said. "When it happened again, I really wanted to believe his story. That's the story a lot of people wanted to believe because everyone liked him.

Contact Ralph N. Paulk at (804) 852-7851 or rpaulk@timesdispatch.com.

Being as you flew all over the Coo-Coo nest without lighting, How about the commercial that shows a certain driver taking a shot of that 5 HR drink and getting into the car. Isnt that stuff on the no-no list that was put out??

The Coo Coo Nest!

Ole Tony "the Pony" Stewart just thinks he's imitating AJ Foyt with that #14. I consider it a tribute to Coo Coo Marlin.

Johnny, damned if you haven't been taken to the woodshed, too!

Now I don't feel so lonesome!

Uh-Oh Dave now you done went and done it with Ma. She is on it now and you got both of us under the bus . Now whatcha gonna do now ?? Yup same thing as me, Right???? Turn the heat up cause I know its oing to get better... Think I better Go out and play in the surf for a little while .. Watch out for the Goats on the surfboards...

This photo is good Fodder for a Uba Tuba Commercial, need to conceal them critters they holding better

Hey, Johnny... totally off the thread subject, but did you make it over to the Rockin' Ranch to see if the painting of Ralph Earnhardt looking down on Dale at Daytona from the clouds still hangs behind the bar?

went over there thurs but someone brought a tour bus in and the place was packed--im going back over maybe Mon --maybe it will be a little more vacant. I want to take some photos there to put on R/R so some that havent been to the track can see some of the neat items and memorabilia thats hanging in there .

aha... you're still down there.

thanks

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