Court Dismisses Mayfield’s NASCAR Lawsuit

The problems which began for NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield in June 2009, after failing a methamphetamine drug test came to abrupt end for him yesterday in North Carolina, after the Federal Court in Charlotte decided to dismiss his lawsuit against NASCAR.

According to Auto123, District Judge Graham Mullen motivated his decision by saying Mayfield agreed to be governed by NASCAR’s drug testing policy when signing his competition license applications. Even more, as the application states, he is not able to sue NASCAR or its’ officials for publication of results of the random drug testing.

Mayfield claimed in court the drug test found in his blood nothing but a combination of Adderall, used to treat attention deficit disorder and an allergy medicine, which is not an illegal drug.

"Plaintiffs thereby waived their right to pursue their claims for defamation, unfair and deceptive trade practices, breach of contract, and negligence," the source cites Graham Mullens decision. "Plaintiffs' claims are hereby dismissed."

NASCAR was, of course, pleased with the decision and announced it has not yet decided whether to pursue further action against Mayfield.

“The U.S. District Court’s ruling is a powerful acknowledgement and affirmation of NASCAR’s rulebook and its ability to police the sport. NASCAR has been very clear with its competitors as to its policies and what is expected of them. NASCAR’s comprehensive substance abuse policy, which is among the best and toughest in all of sports, serves the safety of our competitors and fans,” the governing body says in a release.