Allen Johnson DQ'd?

blkjack · 09-19-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfan1

I completely disagree; a zero tolerance policy means exactly that - ZERO TOLERANCE. Any detectable alcohol or drugs is a violation of this policy; case closed.

This attorney says:
A number of scientists who have conducted studies of breath-alcohol analysis have concurred with Dr. Hlastala in concluding that breathalyzer accuracy is inherently unreliable. Thus, for example, a recent study determined that breath readings vary at least 15 percent from actual blood alcohol levels. (Simpson, Accuracy and Precision of Breath-Alcohol Measurements for a Random Subject in the Postabsorptive State, 33(2) Clinical Chemistry 261 (1987)). Furthermore, at least 23 percent of all individuals tested will have breath results in excess of true blood-alcohol levels. The author concluded that, "[g]iven the choice, it would seem that if a conclusion is to be made about the BAC of a random subject, especially when the conclusion can have serious consequences, it would be far preferable to make it on the basis of a direct [blood] measurement...." CASE NOT CLOSED!

Jared Jordan · 09-19-2010, 12:42 PM

How does a book published in 1987 include a "recent study"?

Andys dad · 09-19-2010, 05:11 PM

Bruce said "The most important point from this episode is that Johnson has a drinking problem. There is no other explanation for him to take such an unprofessional risk."

I find that offensive

But who really cares

Right

BTW - I thought everyone knows I am Ron Durham Andy Durham's Dad

JSLRacing · 09-19-2010, 05:17 PM

Remember the on-going issue Nascar is having with Jeremy Mayfield. He said he took something for allergies and it cost him his career. It has been fighting this for almost 2 years and it cost him every dime he made racing.

I enjoy watching Allen race and I would hate to see a misunderstanding take a good racer out of the field. I hope they clear this up.

Innocent until proven guilty.. only works in common law..

NHRA has it's own rules and does not have the presumption of innocence and doesn't have to. Now the onus is on Johnson to prove NHRA wrong and that might cost him his career an I'm sad for him if that happens.

novassdude · 09-19-2010, 05:34 PM

I did not see any thing in his statement That made it sound like he was fighting it. As far as him having a drinking problem all this tells us is he went out and drank once. If he would have waited 5 hours to show up no one would have known.

Chad Rhodes · 09-19-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by novassdude

I did not see any thing in his statement That made it sound like he was fighting it. As far as him having a drinking problem all this tells us is he went out and drank once. If he would have waited 5 hours to show up no one would have known.

hell if he would have waited an hour it wouldn't have

09-19-2010, 12:42 PM	#2
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09-19-2010, 05:11 PM	#3
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Allen Johnson DQ'd? Bruce said "The most important point from this episode is that Johnson has a drinking problem. There is no other explanation for him to take such an unprofessional risk." I find that offensive But who really cares Right BTW - I thought everyone knows I am Ron Durham Andy Durham's Dad __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham Last edited by Andys dad; 09-19-2010 at 06:11 PM.

09-19-2010, 05:17 PM	#4
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Allen Johnson DQ'd? Remember the on-going issue Nascar is having with Jeremy Mayfield. He said he took something for allergies and it cost him his career. It has been fighting this for almost 2 years and it cost him every dime he made racing. I enjoy watching Allen race and I would hate to see a misunderstanding take a good racer out of the field. I hope they clear this up. Innocent until proven guilty.. only works in common law.. NHRA has it's own rules and does not have the presumption of innocence and doesn't have to. Now the onus is on Johnson to prove NHRA wrong and that might cost him his career an I'm sad for him if that happens. __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-19-2010, 05:34 PM	#5
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Allen Johnson DQ'd? I did not see any thing in his statement That made it sound like he was fighting it. As far as him having a drinking problem all this tells us is he went out and drank once. If he would have waited 5 hours to show up no one would have known.