From ESPN: Trevor Lysne, a front-tire changer for Juan Pablo Montoya's Sprint Cup team, was one of two Earnhardt Ganassi Racing employees arrested on Tuesday for trafficking marijuana.
According to the Huntersville (N.C.) Police Department, the 40-year-old Lysne was charged with one count of trafficking marijuana, one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, and one count of maintaining a dwelling to distribute marijuana.
Also charged was Jerome David Frey, a mechanic for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. Frey was charged with one count of trafficking marijuana and one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana.
EGR fired both Lysne and Frey, EGR owner Chip Ganassi announced Wednesday. NASCAR indefinitely banned both men, for violating Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (violation of the substance abuse policy) of the 2011 NASCAR rule book.
"I am extremely disappointed with the news that we received about two of our crew members," Ganassi said in a statement. "We have a zero tolerance policy in this organization and effective immediately both individuals' employment has been terminated."
According to a Huntersville Police Department news release, 10.5 pounds of marijuana shipped out of California through a national carrier was confiscated during the investigation.
Lysne was released from the Mecklenburg County jail on $30,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday afternoon. Lysne likely faces suspension under NASCAR's drug policy.
http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/6850212/earnhardt-ganassi-racing-fires-employees-charged-trafficking-marijuana
While these two clowns are not drivers, they are still in the big leagues of auto racing and I am sure they make some good money. Certainly more than if they worked in a local garage, fixing engines or doing oil changes at the local Wal-Mart. They get to travel around the country and have all their expenses paid and even get on TV, at least for the tire changer.
And now, it is all thrown away because of greed and stupidity.
Have fun in the big house, guys.
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