NASCAR: Bayley Currey reinstated following suspension

Bayley Currey has been reinstated by NASCAR after completing the Road to Recovery program following his suspension last month.

Bayley Currey was suspended indefinitely last month ahead of the NASCAR race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, a weekend during which he was supposed to drive for Rick Ware Racing in both the Xfinity Series race and the Cup Series race at the track.

The 22-year-old Driftwood, Texas native was suspended for violating NASCAR’s Substance Abuse Policy, as he was found to have DMAA (2-Amino-5-methylhexane), a banned substance, in his system.

Currey stated that he used a pre-workout supplement called Juggernaut Irate, and this supplement contained this banned substance.

He stated that he was not aware that he was violating this policy and that he was eager to get started with the Road to Recovery program as soon as possible so that he could be reinstated.

Here is what Currey had to say about the matter at the time, according to NASCAR.

"“I was obviously not aware that I was violating NASCAR’s Substance Abuse Policy. I have immediately asked NASCAR to enter me into the Road to Recovery Program where I will gain more knowledge about such banned supplements and I will fully cooperate with NASCAR’s direction and advice.“I have worked very hard for a lifetime to reach this level and I am eternally grateful to be afforded the privilege to compete in the sport that I love. I want to publicly apologize to my Owner’s Rick and Lisa Ware, all the employees of Rick Ware Racing, my sponsors, NASCAR, and most importantly the fans. My lack of knowledge is no excuse for this to happen. I will expediently complete the process and I will strive to have my suspension lifted as soon as possible.”"