Randy Lajoie Fails NASCAR Drug Test, Suspended

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has suspended former driver Randy LaJoie for violating its substance-abuse policy.

In an interview Tuesday on SIRIUS XM Radio, Lajoie says he smoked marijuana once in May.

LaJoie was tested by NASCAR because he wanted to become a spotter for one of Joe Gibbs Racing's Nationwide Series teams.

He has not competed at any of NASCAR's top three national levels since 2006 and has been an analyst for NASCAR the past several years.

In the interview, LaJoie says he also has been suspended from ESPN.

Lajoie raced in 44 races over 12 years in NASCAR's elite Cup Series. His success was in the Nationwide Series, where he won 15 races over 19 seasons.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on June 22, 2010 at 7:31pm

Never would have suspected him.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Jones on June 22, 2010 at 7:36pm

Randy Lajoie, pothead - who'd have thought?

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Permalink Reply by DB on June 22, 2010 at 7:50pm

Wonder if Brian France gave em' the news Lol- "your suspended, holdout"

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Permalink Reply by Dave on June 22, 2010 at 7:51pm

That was the most expensive joint he ever smoked.....

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Permalink Reply by WJM on June 22, 2010 at 7:53pm

How many drivers use Lajoie seats? Do you think it would be beneath NASCAR to suddenly declare Lajoie seats no longer conform to NASCAR rules and ban their use?

"After thorough investigation, we have concluded that Lajoie seat fabric is made from hemp. Also, the cushioning material was positively identified as containing seeds and stems."

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Permalink Reply by Shop Goddess on June 22, 2010 at 8:09pm

Might explain some of the driving.........

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Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on June 22, 2010 at 8:45pm

That's Funny...........But Randy is a big boy and when he burned one with a buddy he should of thought his future not the now........Then go and test a short time later.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Sadowski on June 22, 2010 at 8:11pm

Met Randy at a moto show a year ago... I could see it happening. Man was he different in person than on t.v! He was having a grand ole time at the show while showing off his seats and Leatt braces. I thought it was really cool how down to earth he was, but I guess he was a bit too "down to earth". Still a great guy and awesome racer IMO

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Permalink Reply by TOG on June 22, 2010 at 8:16pm

He has officially changed his name to Randy LaJoint

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Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on June 22, 2010 at 8:46pm

TOG can I use that........lol

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Permalink Reply by Blues on June 22, 2010 at 8:34pm

Are you guys seriously pissed? Jeez, he smoked some bud, so what. Sounds like he needs to move west. Go get drunk and gamble.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on June 22, 2010 at 8:42pm

Nascar & Espn think its a big deal. His paycheck is going to think its a big deal. So, yes, in an industry that has zero tolerance , it is a big deal.

However, if he was in the NBA , it wouldn't be a big deal at all...lol...