The suspension of two NASCAR drivers following DWI charges has raised eyebrows throughout the racing world. Hearing of any celebrity arrested for impaired driving is jarring, but it lands especially hard when the individuals are celebrated for their skill behind the wheel.
The cases serve as a reminder that no level of driving talent excuses getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. The suspensions signal that the sport takes such conduct seriously, both for safety and for the example its stars set.
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