Allen Johnson DQ'd?

SSDiv6 · 09-20-2010, 01:03 PM

Not trying to “lawyer'n” as you imply. Nevertheless, when in a public forum you make statements such as an individual has a drinking problem without any proof and/or evidence, how would you define it?

By the way, he was not busted. He failed a randomly provided test. Failing such a test is not enough for you to determine an individual’s character. I recognize that due to his exposure, he is held to a higher standard. However, he admitted to his indiscretion and never said he had a drinking problem. If he had admitted to a drinking problem, then you had the right to say and post your statement.

It does not matter if it was a Pro racer, Sportsman racer or NHRA Staff member, anyone can fail the test due to an indiscretion.

I find interesting the FAA’s alcohol violation threshold for pilots is a blood alcohol level content of 0.040. Yes, I recognize we are not racing airplanes. Nevertheless, by the FAA guidelines, at 0.027 he was not impaired to fly a commercial airliner full of passengers.

For your edification, I do not watch too much TV or prior debates. In my line of business and industry, we deal all the time with such issues as libel and slander, and it has gone both ways; on our part and also from customers and the competition. They have ended with public retractions and many times included financial liability.

As regards to your arrogance, I fully understood Julie’s statement. All she conveyed is the fact she has seen NHRA personnel being subject to the random testing. However, you continued asking her what she was trying to say.

As regards to Andy’s Dad, we all know the rules on posting and we recognize your position as moderator, however, you do not have to keep empowering yourself.

09-20-2010, 01:03 PM	#1
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,585 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Allen Johnson DQ'd? Not trying to “lawyer'n” as you imply. Nevertheless, when in a public forum you make statements such as an individual has a drinking problem without any proof and/or evidence, how would you define it? By the way, he was not busted. He failed a randomly provided test. Failing such a test is not enough for you to determine an individual’s character. I recognize that due to his exposure, he is held to a higher standard. However, he admitted to his indiscretion and never said he had a drinking problem. If he had admitted to a drinking problem, then you had the right to say and post your statement. It does not matter if it was a Pro racer, Sportsman racer or NHRA Staff member, anyone can fail the test due to an indiscretion. I find interesting the FAA’s alcohol violation threshold for pilots is a blood alcohol level content of 0.040. Yes, I recognize we are not racing airplanes. Nevertheless, by the FAA guidelines, at 0.027 he was not impaired to fly a commercial airliner full of passengers. For your edification, I do not watch too much TV or prior debates. In my line of business and industry, we deal all the time with such issues as libel and slander, and it has gone both ways; on our part and also from customers and the competition. They have ended with public retractions and many times included financial liability. As regards to your arrogance, I fully understood Julie’s statement. All she conveyed is the fact she has seen NHRA personnel being subject to the random testing. However, you continued asking her what she was trying to say. As regards to Andy’s Dad, we all know the rules on posting and we recognize your position as moderator, however, you do not have to keep empowering yourself.