More NHRA changes

TEAMS, DRIVERS REACT TO NEW DRUG TESTING POLICY
Written by Tracy Renck Monday, 26 December 2011 10:00

NHRA’s new Substance Abuse Policy in 2012 will include random tests not only for drivers, but has been expanded to include more people who are involved in the sport.

According to NHRA’s Substance Abuse Policy obtained by Competition Plus, the policy applies to all “Covered Individuals.” “Covered Individuals” who are subject to and must comply with the Substance Abuse Policy shall include:

(1) anyone who holds or is applying for a competition license; (2) all non-licensed competitors;

(3) crew chiefs and crew members of any race team;

(4) all team owners who are on site during an event to the extent that any such individual is participating in the preparation or operation of the race vehicle; (5) all NHRA officials and employees in safety sensitive positions.

Covered Individuals must submit to such testing procedures as may be conducted from time to time including without limitation those tests conducted by the Independent Drug Program Administrator (IDPA), whether on-site at an event or otherwise. Violation of the Substance Abuse Policy, or failure (whether intentional or not) or refusal to submit to testing and to honestly participate in any testing procedure, will result in disciplinary action.

NHRA has selected FirstLab as the Independent Drug Program Administrator (“IDPA”) to implement and administer the Substance Abuse Policy.

FirstLab, Independent Drug Program Administrator, may be reached at 800-732-3784 or in Canada at 215-540-1651.

All testing hereunder shall be by whatever means are selected by the IDPA. The type of test to be used is determined by the IDPA. Possible types of tests may include urine, blood, breath, saliva and/or hair testing.

NHRA’s more thorough Substance Abuse Policy is being embraced by crew chiefs and drivers.

I have no issues with this rule..............