Details were unclear surrounding NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series driver Tyler Dippel's indefinite suspension from NASCAR competition, announced on Aug. 23. On Monday, details emerged, confirming that Dippel was pulled over for speeding and, then, arrested for possession of a controlled substance in his hometown of Wallkill, N.Y.
Dippel was pulled over on Aug. 18 for driving in excess of 80 mph. After being pulled over, he consented to a search of his car. That search led to the discovery of Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine in a backpack. The person to whom the pills were prescribed was not in the vehicle. As a result, Dippel was charged with “criminal possession of a controlled substance — seventh degree." He was expected to appear in court Wednesday morning.
Dippel was in his first year of full-time competition in the Truck Series as driver of the #02 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet. D.J. Kennington drove the truck in Dippel's place at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park in the Chevrolet Silverado 250 on Sunday. The Truck Series is off the next two weekends.
“Young’s Motorsports is disappointed with the situation and will evaluate its future course of action in regards to Dippel,” a statement from Young’s Motorsports following Dippel’s suspension read. We are finalizing our plans for the race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and will announce those details as soon as they are complete.”
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