Mayfield Can Race at Daytona This Weekend

Nascar Sprint Cup Series
Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
Wednesday, July 1, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Nascar racer Jeremy Mayfield will be able to participate in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona this weekend. A federal judge temporary lifted Mayfield from a drug suspension issued by Nascar earlier this year.

Mayfield was relieved with the decision, but now has a decision to make. Mayfield can either drive for another team this weekend at Daytona, or try and get his car ready for the race. June 23rd was the deadline to enter Saturday's race at Daytona. Mayfield has the option to enter the Daytona race as a late arrival until the garage opens on Thursday 8:30 am. Being a late arrival would mean that Mayfield would not earn any Championship points.

There is disappointment in the Nascar camp. Nascar chairman Brian Frances noted that Nascar is in no hurry to file an appeal, but he didn't rule out a later appeal.