Top Fuel driver Mike Strasburg was disqualified from the SummitRacing.com Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday and suspended for a period of one year.

Strasburg failed to comply with the NHRA’s drug testing policy within the required 24-hour time period. NHRA drivers have 24 hours from the time they receive the drug testing paperwork from the testing lab to comply with the policy during the random drug testing process. Per the NHRA rulebook, Strasburg is entitled an appeal.

Top Fuel driver Mike Strasburg was disqualified from the SummitRacing.com Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday and suspended for a period of one year.

Strasburg failed to comply with the NHRA’s drug testing policy within the required 24-hour time period. NHRA drivers have 24 hours from the time they receive the drug testing paperwork from the testing lab to comply with the policy during the random drug testing process. Per the NHRA rulebook, Strasburg is entitled an appeal.

“His (Strasburg’s) license is suspended,” said Graham Light, the NHRA’s senior vice president-racing operations, clarified to CompetitionPlus.com presented by Attitude Apparel Sunday.

According to Light, although Strasburg’s license is suspended, he can show up at NHRA races in other capacities, such as a tuner.

Strasburg is eligible to come back as a driver in one year, as long as he pays the $2500 fine imposed on him by the NHRA as a result of his suspension. Strasburg could return earlier if his case is overturned on appeal.

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