Mark Norman, a crew member on the NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 09 Zaxby’s Ford Fusion from the RAB Racing stables, was indefinitely suspended yesterday after violating NASCAR’s substance abuse policy.

The violation was discovered on August 21st.

“RAB Racing stringently adheres to a zero tolerance policy concerning drug abuse,” team Co-Owner/General Manager Robert A. Benton said, according to PaddockTalk.com. “The licensee in question has been released and replaced moving forward for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy and our company stands behind the actions taken by NASCAR in regards to this matter. Obviously, it is a very unfortunate situation for all parties involved, but we strongly support NASCAR’s continued efforts to promote a safe work environment.”

On August 21st, the Nationwide Series was in Bristol, TN for the Food City 250. John Wes Townley piloted the No. 09 to a 33rd place finish after dealing with an ill-handling race car most of the night.

Boris Said will get behind the wheel of the No. 09 this weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal this weekend.

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