Allen Johnson DQd for Alcohol

[smokemasterJ]

Allen Johnson Disqualified for Event

Wow!

 

[Bob]

That number is low enough that it could be a false positive.

 

[Meeks]

Those that know him might have a different opinion but he's one of the last guys I would think this would happen to, especially being where he is in points.

 

[jaybird]

Looks like someone had to many dwunkaritas last night!!

 

[smokemasterJ]

Maybe too much Listerine this a.m.?

 

[swervin]

Thats got to put a hurting on his points opportunities!

 

[Toejam]

makes you wonder how often these guys get behind the wheel of their cars buzzed!

 

[9350]

makes you wonder how often these guys get behind the wheel of their cars buzzed!

To many times.....

 

[e-town iceyman]

idk if i would say buzzed or hungover... dam this is crappy

 

[J]

Man that sux,at least he was clean for drugs.

 

[Bobby Bennett]

JOHNSON: "I HAD DRINKS WITH DINNER LAST NIGHT"

 

[e-town iceyman]

i have a ?.. is this done at every race or is it a random deal where they select random drivers to test? i guess bobbys article gives the answer.

 

[sparky]

Should have had more dinner and one less drink!

I have to disagree with the Complus article about him (or any other racer) being a role model. Drag race hero... maybe. Role model.... no.

 

[the zone]

.027 is very miniscule for sure. I like the NHRA policy and the enforcement of it, but that amount is not enough in any state (i think) or province ( a know for sure) to warrant a charge or even a suspension. While it sucks for Allen, don't judge the guy, this is likely lingering from the night before. But it is the equvilent of one drink in the last two hours.
Or like Orme says is it a false positive.

Dean

 

[DE3]

NHRA just pulls random names at the events. I was selected once at Reading probably 10 years ago. It's a drug and alcohol screening. I can't speak for any other states, but in NJ the legal limit for intoxication is .08. But anything under that(like .02) can be considered under the influence and you can still lose your license.

 

[Speed1288]

Im glad AJ just readily admitted it and accepted it instead of throwing a hissy fit, he seems like a stand up guy so its not surprising. Whether they set out to be role models or not, the drivers are. Some embrace and do their best for it and others could care less.

and on a lighter note, its not even the most famous dodge PS driver suspension

 

[twostep]

.027 is very miniscule for sure. I like the NHRA policy and the enforcement of it, but that amount is not enough in any state (i think) or province ( a know for sure) to warrant a charge or even a suspension.

It's enough to get you tossed off a jetliner, too, as some Delta pilot in Amsterdam, who blew an .023, found out the hard way. That's one beer. Unfortunately, one too many.

 

[Sean D, shondoo]

I like the NHRA policy and the enforcement of it, but that amount is not enough in any state (i think) or province ( a know for sure) to warrant a charge or even a suspension.

Dean

Yeah, but those states/provinces don't apply those laws to folks licensed to drive and responsible for controlling a 200+ Mph race car.............

Miniscule? Probably. But I can't understand even taking the chance.

Sean D

 

[Bullet]

The breathalyzer should be a "preliminary" form of testing, with blood testing following a positive breath test. That way there are no false positives.

 

[Professor Dave]

makes you wonder how often these guys get behind the wheel of their cars buzzed!

Joe,

I have lots of friends who drive race cars and I can assure you that none of them have a beer or anything else until it is clear they are done racing for the day.