Several drivers, led by a very outspoken Kevin Harvick – who once employed Fike as a driver in the Nationwide Series – called for NASCAR to adopt a random testing policy. NASCAR’s current policy provides for testing for “reasonable suspicion.”
“I had a long conversation with NASCAR the last time we had this policy brought up in the end of the year last year and it almost seems like it went on deaf ears,” Harvick said.
“I’m disappointed with the fact that we’re in a case where we have to have a reaction instead of being proactive about the situation.
“To me, it was just kind of one of those meetings where they were content to listen to what I had to say and that was about it. My name is not Jeff Gordon.” THATS RACIN
Tony Stewart says “I’ve never been asked to take (a drug test) yet and I think it should be mandatory that we have random drug testing all the time,” he said. “I think non-stop throughout the year. Obviously with this happening, as an organization we aren’t doing a good job of seeing it before it happens. Aaron Fike coming out and saying that obviously is an indication we need to do a better job than what we are currently doing.
“I’m all for random drug testing from the time we go to Daytona until the time we finish the season at Homestead. I think it’s a great idea.” SAVANNAH
“In the 10 years that I’ve raced, I’ve never been drug-tested. To me, that’s not a proper drug policy for a professional sport. We haven’t made any headway whatsoever on the drug-testing policy.” Kevin Harvick said.
“I have been in a race with him and I know for a fact that he’s not the only one,” Harvick said.
“There’s another driver that was suspended that I can almost guarantee you was in the race car while he was under the influence, and that pisses me off.
“I’m sure I’ll be blasted for saying what I feel, but I don’t want to be on a race track with people like that. It’s irresponsible more than anything.” Harvick said.
“I cannot believe it, it’s absurd. I don’t know where things go from here. I’ve not been testing, but I’m confident every driver is willing to do whatever NASCAR decides to do.” Jimmie Johnson said. ESPN
