Two time NASCAR Busch Series Champion Randy LaJoie was suspended by NASCAR today for violating its substance abuse policy. He tested positive for marijuana.Randy LaJoie marijuana
The violation stems from a failed drug test during the week of June 11, 2010 when LaJoie was serving as a spotter for the No. 18 Nationwide team at Kentucky Speedway.
Unlike Jeremy Mayfield, LaJoie has admitted that he is guilty of the violation. According to LaJoie he was giving golf cart rides to fans in the infield at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the Coca Cola 600 weekend in May when he became involved with a group holding a party in the infield.
In fact, LaJoie admitted his guilt with Dave Moody even before the official word came down from NASCAR.
According to LaJoie, The use of marijuana was an isolated incident. But He did not try to hide or deny anything.
I take full responsibility for my actions and I respect NASCARs decision, LaJoie said. I did it. No one held a gun to my head.
You cant fix stupid, LaJoie said.God thats got to be the dumbest thing Ive ever done in my life. But Ive got to turn this negative into a positive. If I can help people out there Im going to help people.
Im not Cheech and Chong, LaJoie said. Guilty? Yes. Did I do it? Yes. Why? I dont know. It was one those moments. Indeed it was I'll bet.
I screwed up. Im not blaming business reasons, Im not blaming personal reasons, Im not blaming anybody except myself. I did this in Charlotte, and this is the outcome. However quickly I can get back Im going to do it. Im going to do whatever were going to do to get it done, get it done quickly, so I can be back on a pit box for my kid.
LaJoie says he intends to work closely with NASCAR and Dr. Black who administers the drug testing program for NASCAR. He says he will do whatever it takes to get his NASCAR credentials back.
His first step will be to enroll in a substance abuse program.
What do you think about all this. Is LaJoie handling things in the right way. Do you want to see him back in NASCAR?
updated by @johnny-mallonee: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
