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NASCAR Reveals Winner’s Future After Failed Drug Test

Published Jul 5, 2018 By Manly Bryant

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Days after taking home a major victory, NASCAR officials slapped him with a sentence that many never saw coming…

Per NASCAR’s official rulebook, section 19, Xfinity Series driver Spencer Gallagher was found to have violated NASCAR’s substance abuse policy on May 1st, 2018 – just shortly after he won an Xfinity Series race at Talladega.

The young driver had his first career win during the Xfinity Spark 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, April 28th. His win virtually guaranteed him a spot in the playoffs, but he has lost that due to this failed drug test.

NASCAR did not reveal when he failed the drug test or what drug he tested positive for, however, it released its findings after being notified by the medical review officer of the violation on Tuesday, May 1st.

Gallagher, who is sponsored by Allegiant Air and drives the No. 23 for GMS Racing which is owned by his father, Maury Gallagher. His father is also the chairman/CEO for Allegiant Travel Company – the team’s major sponsor.

Now, just over two months later, NASCAR has issued a full statement and final decision on Gallagher’s future with the sport.

“GMS Racing driver Spencer Gallagher’s indefinite NASCAR suspension has been lifted, the sanctioning body announced Wednesday afternoon, after Gallagher successfully completed NASCAR’s Road to Recovery program.”

His team also included a statement about his recovery saying that their entire organization is “very proud” of his reinstatement and recovery program completion.

Watch the video below of Gallagher shortly after his win at Talladega and let us know what you think of NASCAR’s decision in the comments.