"All NASCAR members are responsible for whatever goes into their body." This was the mantra until 2009 when NASCAR finally introduced random drug tests. A move that was long overdue compared to other sports.
The Ugly Past
A recent Reddit thread has fans reminiscing about the sport's drug-riddled past. One fan asked, "Were drugs ever prevalent in NASCAR, similar to MLB & NFL in the 1980s?" The responses were a shocking revelation of the sport's hidden history.
The Fallen Stars
"I would say anyone that hung out with Tim Richmond in the 80’s was on blow at some point." Tim Richmond, a shining star of the '80s, faced drug allegations and died young. More recently, names like Denny Hamlin, AJ Allmendinger, and Corey Roper have been associated with drug use. The biggest shock came when Brian France, the former CEO of NASCAR, was arrested for possession of a prohibited drug in 2018.