GUIDERA SUSPENDED FROM NHRA
Matt Guidera, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer has been disqualified from the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and suspended for a period of one year for failing to comply with the NHRA's drug testing policy with the required 24-hour time period.
Making note of the size of the event, an NHRA official stated early Saturday that a larger number of drivers were being tested. Notices were randomly distributed starting on Wednesday.
The NHRA is serious about enforcing the Substance Abuse Policy detailed in CompetitionPlus.com's recent Drag Racing and Drug Testing.
Matt Guidera, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer has been disqualified from the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and suspended for a period of one year for failing to comply with the NHRA's drug testing policy with the required 24-hour time period.
Making note of the size of the event, an NHRA official stated early Saturday that a larger number of drivers were being tested. Notices were randomly distributed starting on Wednesday.
The NHRA is not saying Guidera failed to pass a drug test. They have suspended him for one year, for failing to submit, within 24 hours of receiving a notice.
Guidera is the first professional driver to be suspended for this particular infraction according to Anthony Vestal, NHRA Media Relations Manager. There have been drivers in the sportsman ranks who have been suspended.
Guidera, who retains his current points in the Countdown to the Championship, can appeal the suspension, as laid out in the NHRA rulebook. He must file an appeal within 30 days, along with a $1500 fee which is nonrefundable unless Guidera was to win his appeal. Once Guidera files his appeal, NHRA has 30 days to convene a three member NHRA Review Panel to hear the appeal.
In addition, Guidera may file a request for a “stay of the action” in writing, which if granted would allow Guidera to participate in NHRA sanctioned events until the appeal is heard.
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