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Guidera Suspended From NHRA
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clwill
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Didn't think I was. Sorry if you saw it that way.
Not a problem----just sayin
4g63rwd
Nitro Member
I agree with you.....24 hours is a long, long period of time to be able to get this out of the way.....This process (if it's done like the transportation industry does it) takes at the most 1 hour.
If truthful, I'd wager at least 50% of the guys on here freeze when told, Pee in the cup NOW!
After reading Matt's statement, I think Guidera just got caught in the newest NHRA "let's copy NASCAR news flash".
Anything for press before raceday.
Countdown, COT, Drug test controversy!
Any of this sound familiar?
Does the sport need drug testing? YES!
Does it need new leadership? YES again.
I think this one is about headlines.
After reading Matt's statement, I think Guidera just got caught in the newest NHRA "let's copy NASCAR news flash".
Anything for press before raceday.
Countdown, COT, Drug test controversy!
Any of this sound familiar?
Does the sport need drug testing? YES!
Does it need new leadership? YES again.
I think this one is about headlines.
clwill
Nitro Member
It was "pee in a cup sometime in the next 24 hours".
Would be nice to know what the lab is, i work for a research company doing clinical trials, we drug test every participant, you dont need much of a urine sample. 10ml of urine is enough for us, i find it hard to believe he didnt go that much, of course i dont know how much they had
"Dr. Dirt"
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It's very important that Matt not be labeled a substance abuser in any way until a test comes back positive. I've heard nowhere that he failed his test. His mistake was non-compliance which surely leaves a lot of questions but no mention of substance abuse until his sample comes back positive for such.
Sean D, shondoo
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Same with our company. You get your name pulled and you get to take a ride to the local hospital for the test, period. If you decline, you're canned...............the end. 24 hours is more than a liberal time-frame. As a matter of fact, it's enough time to "get clean", if you know what I mean........................
You knew it, you blew it and it's take to take your lumps.
Sean D
ramblerjay
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maybe he should see if flomax will sponsor him....
FalconRacer
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At a previous employer I stepped out of the bathroom and was told I had to take a random test.. I looked at my boss and said "do you see where I just came from?" He bought me a Coke and told me to go to the office. I sat there for almost 2 hours before I could pass enough urine for them to test. If I were Matt I would have never left the testing area.. I'd sat as long as it took to get them a good sample. FAILING to take the test is as bad as not passing the test..
Even though I don't agree.. Drug testing is like being accused of Child abuse. Guilty until proven innocent for the safety of others..
Even though I don't agree.. Drug testing is like being accused of Child abuse. Guilty until proven innocent for the safety of others..
clwill
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I watched the interview and, I'm sorry, but he looked a lot more like a kid with a hand in the cookie jar than an indignant person caught in a edge case of the rules.
Pure speculation, but it sounds like he did something yesterday (had a beer, smoked a ...) and was waiting to the last minute with the hopes of it moving out of his system. Perhaps he even knew he was in trouble and peed before he went over so that he wouldn't have a pee to give. As I said, the equivalent of a "no lo" plea in a court: I don't admit guilt but I throw myself on the mercy of the court.
I agree this sucks, but I also think he broke the rules, sounded like he knew it, and he's gotta pay the price.
Pure speculation, but it sounds like he did something yesterday (had a beer, smoked a ...) and was waiting to the last minute with the hopes of it moving out of his system. Perhaps he even knew he was in trouble and peed before he went over so that he wouldn't have a pee to give. As I said, the equivalent of a "no lo" plea in a court: I don't admit guilt but I throw myself on the mercy of the court.
I agree this sucks, but I also think he broke the rules, sounded like he knew it, and he's gotta pay the price.
you should only respond to this situation if you have been required randomly to take three drug test in one month
its an invasion of personal privacy.
if you are a "suspect", you should be tested until you are guilty or inocent.
i am on matt's side on this, the situation may have proven impossible to comply in 24 hours...
some of the drug testing sites are so bad, you wouldn't let them treat a stray dog.
i hope he comes out of this clean and rubs nhras nose in it.
that is what i think
its an invasion of personal privacy.
if you are a "suspect", you should be tested until you are guilty or inocent.
i am on matt's side on this, the situation may have proven impossible to comply in 24 hours...
some of the drug testing sites are so bad, you wouldn't let them treat a stray dog.
i hope he comes out of this clean and rubs nhras nose in it.
that is what i think
Sean D, shondoo
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A little late for that no matter the test results now. Like I eluded to in my previous post, it's too easy to get around the test if you have a 24-hour window, so a clean test now means nothing.
Sean D
Doug in the woods
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With all this talk about drug testing, maybe the goverment should drug test ALL welfare receipients.
We work for a paycheck, get drug tested in order to keep our job.
Why not welfare and any other public assistance programs. Fail a drug test no welfare check plain and simple.
Part of the problem with California, all the free money given away to druggies on welfare and illegal immigerants.
Not knowing all the particulars, but does the rule state that a driver must be tested or just submit to a drug test.
Sounds like Matt followed all the rules but the lab test was invalid.
If all involved want to clear the air then NHRA and Matt should agree to have another drug test session.
I wonder if any NHRA suits have been drug tested?
Going by the latest actions of changing points setup, etc. I wonder what kind of tabacco they been using---lol
Lets not forget someones DUI and he is still working for NHRA
We work for a paycheck, get drug tested in order to keep our job.
Why not welfare and any other public assistance programs. Fail a drug test no welfare check plain and simple.
Part of the problem with California, all the free money given away to druggies on welfare and illegal immigerants.
Not knowing all the particulars, but does the rule state that a driver must be tested or just submit to a drug test.
Sounds like Matt followed all the rules but the lab test was invalid.
If all involved want to clear the air then NHRA and Matt should agree to have another drug test session.
I wonder if any NHRA suits have been drug tested?
Going by the latest actions of changing points setup, etc. I wonder what kind of tabacco they been using---lol
Lets not forget someones DUI and he is still working for NHRA
rollingthunder
Nitro Member
I agree !!! Since the rulebook is open to any interpretation on any rule !!
There maybe another letter floating around in a desk somewhere that was not wrote the way Light intended for it to written.
Sean D, shondoo
Nitro Member
RacerRose
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West Virginia Legislature had that bill introduced this past session. It didn't pass, but it is being refined again to bring the bill to (hopefully) pass. I completely agree with this.
