Watkins Glen usually means a great opportunity for Juan Pablo Montoya to not only run upfront, but challenge for a win. He is always considered among the favorites whenever the NASCAR Sprint Cup cars arrive at the New York road course. His, and his Earnhardt/Ganassi Racing team's chances, however, may have taken a big hit, with a recent announcement from NASCAR.
Two crewmembers, Jerome Frey and Trevor Lysne, have been suspended, indefinitely, by NASCAR for violating the substance abuse policy. Frey was a mechanic, and Lysne was the front tire changer on the number 42 Target Chevrolet.
I say, was, because the two were immediately fired by the team after being arrested in a North Carolina drug sting. The two men accepted a package, delivered by Fedex, containing 10.5 pounds of marijuana addressed to them.
This couldn't come at a worse time for Montoya, as the pitstops at Watkins Glen are actually done in reverse. This is the time when you especially need experienced crewmembers going over the wall.
Events like this make us remember just how much of a team sport NASCAR is. Let's hope two people's stupidity don't cost a whole team a chance at a win this weekend in Watkins Glen.
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