NASCAR suspends Jeremy Clements indefinitely for remark

Written By The USA Links on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | 20:04

Jeremy Clements 'made an intolerable and insensitive remark,' according to NASCAR.

NASCAR has indefinitely suspended Nationwide Series driver Jeremy Clements for a comment he made during an interview Saturday.

Clements violated Sections 7-5 (NASCAR's Code of Conduct) and 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing).

"During the course of an interview, Jeremy Clements made an intolerable and insensitive remark," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. "NASCAR has a Code of Conduct that's explicitly spelled out in the 2013 NASCAR Rule Book. We fully expect our entire industry to adhere to that Code."

Clements finished 33rd in the Nationwide race at Daytona International Speedway that was marred by a horrific last-lap crash that left 28 fans injured Saturday.

Kerry Tharp, NASCAR's senior director of communications and competition, said he didn't know whether the interview was pre- or post-race.

Clements, 28, has three top-10s on the circuit he has been racing off and on since 2003. He issued this statement on his Facebook page:

"I apologize and regret what I said to the NASCAR writer and to NASCAR, my sponsors, my fans, and my team. NASCAR has a Code of Conduct that everyone must follow and I unintentionally violated that code. I will not get into specifics of what I said but my comment to the writer was in no way meant to be disrespectful or insensitive to anyone or to be detrimental to NASCAR or the NASCAR Nationwide Series. I will do what I need to do in order to atone for my error in judgment."

To be considered for reinstatement, Clements will have to go through a program that NASCAR will set up to suit Clements' individual needs.

No timetable for that or further details were available.

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  • An official stands next to the damaged crash fence as the engine of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson catches fire during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • A fan is treated for injuries sustained from debris that went into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • The engine of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) is seen after it went through the catch fence during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood (left) and NASCAR vice president of operations Steve O'Donnell speak at a press conference after the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood (left) and NASCAR vice president of operations Steve O'Donnell leave the stage following a press conference after the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Track workers make repairs to the catch fence after the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Track workers make repairs to the catch fence after the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • The engine and tire of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson sits inside the fence of the tri-oval during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Track personnel carry a stretcher into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Emergency responders attend to an injured fan in the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Emergency responders move stretches to the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • A fan is treated for injuries sustained from debris that went into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • A fan is treated for injuries sustained from debris that went into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • A pair of fans walk away as another fan is treated for injuries sustained from debris that went into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Emergency responders attend to an injured fan in the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • A security official blocks access in the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Track officials pull an engine out from the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • A fan is wheeled out on a stretcher after being injured from debris from a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Detailed view of a car engine that crashed threw the catch fence during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Track workers and officials survey the damage to the catch fence after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Track officials begin to repair the catch fence after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Track officials and workers survey the damage to the catch fence after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • A general view as fans watch track workers repair the catch fence after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Brad Keselowski (22) spins Regan Smith (7) on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Brad Keselowski (22) and Regan Smith (7) crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) goes up into the fence after being involved in a crash on the final lap during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) goes up into the fence after being involved in a crash on the final lap during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) goes up into the fence after being involved in a crash on the final lap during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr (88) , Parker Kligerman (77) , Kyle Larson (32) and Justin Allgaier (31) are involved in a crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers including Kyle Larson (32) , Eric McClure (14) , Robert Richardson Jr (23) , and Brian Keselowski (22) are involved in a crash on the final lap during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) , Travis Pastrana (60) , Nelson Piquet Jr (30) and Brad Keselowski are involved in a final lap crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Nelson Piquet Jr (30) , Kyle Larson (32) and Brad Keselowski (22) are involved in a final lap crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Kyle Larson (32) and Brad Keselowski (22) are involved in a final lap crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Brad Keselowski (22) and Kyle Larson (32) are involved in a final lap crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) goes up into the fence after being involved in a crash on the final lap during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • The car of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson catches fire after a crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • The car of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson catches fire after a crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • The car of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) catches fire after a crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Kyle Larson (32) and Brad Keselowski (22) cross the finish line as they crash on the final lap during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) walks away from the remains of his car after crashing on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) crashes with Brad Keselowski (22) , Brian Scott (2) and Justin Allgaier (31) on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • A track official looks at a car engine that flew through the catch fence after a final lap crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • The car of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) is towed off the track after a crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Tony Stewart celebrates in victory lane after winning the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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