Pocky's Paddock
A NASCAR BLOG BY Bob Pockrass
Jeremy Mayfield calm, cautious in interview
A lot of people have asked me what Jeremy Mayfield was like when he talked to a handful of reporters Saturday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Mayfield was the same Mayfield I’ve always seen. He was standing atop a hospitality hauler talking to one media member when he saw a group of media camped out down below. He came down from the hauler and didn’t try to run away from us.
I’ve never found Mayfield to appear nervous, and he didn’t seem nervous or squirmy when he talked. About the only thing different is that he thought a little bit more about what he was saying – as he admitted he didn’t want to say anything that could impact his legal options.
But Mayfield was his typical self when talking about himself and his future. He was polite. He was fairly blunt. He answered some questions with rhetorical responses. He often said he couldn’t say much more to us, and then we, as media, pried a little further, he remained polite while trying to end the conversation.
Did everything he said make total sense? Not really, but then again, that’s really nothing new with Mayfield, who is one of those drivers who tends to speak quickly and whose thoughts jump around.
Did he sound like a guilty/desperate man or a man who has gotten the shaft? It’s hard to say. He sounded like a man worried about his future. And that’s about all I could gather.
Bob Pockrass
Bob Pockrass began covering NASCAR in 1992, primarily covering short-track racing and events. He has been an associate editor at NASCAR Scene since 2003.
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Howard Englishman said:
May 18, 2009 at 9:49 AMDon't go away Mad, just go away. Jeremy could have only tried it once. I don't care. He is a disgrace to everyone in the NASCAR family. He has been fired by 8 owners in 15 years. He has said distasteful things about everyone of them. And now he is on the short end of the rope with no one wanting to help him. I wonder why. I hope he never comes back. He came into the infield and when up on the National Guard Hospital bus like everything was alright knowing perfectly well he was banned from the track and not caring about NASCAR's rules. I'm glad they made him leave, hes a disgrace.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 18, 2009 at 9:52 AMoops on the spelling
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJulie Luoma said:
May 18, 2009 at 11:29 AMWhat do you do if you're Jeremy Mayfield? If you're guilty, what are you going to say? If you're innocent...do you bring a camera crew to the track during a NASCAR event you've been specifically barred from attending? Is that the best way to build sympathy for your cause with NASCAR?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkeith manning said:
May 18, 2009 at 5:37 PMReally he was fired 8 times in 15 years i don't recall that at all. Jeremy has taken drug testes for Nascar in the past and hasn't popped before so it doesn't sound to me like he is a drug addict as you are trying to paint him to be. When Nascar first announced the results they said it was a drug of "concern" then 3 days later it is a seious offense. I have taken many of Drug tests in my life(i serve in the military) and each one of them I knew what they were testing for. Nascar is trying to save face big time. They let him Practice twice and quilaify as well after Nascar had results of a so called serious offense in the drug program. Go look at articles and quotes from Nascar you will see some back peddleing
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 18, 2009 at 6:58 PMWell Ill refresh your memory. The Sadler Bros, T.W. Taylor, Cale Yarborough, Michael Knanefuss, Roger Penske, Ray Evernham, Bill Davis, and Gene Haas. He has a worst record Than Robby Gordon. But then look who we are talking about. A liar and a Cheat.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 18, 2009 at 7:00 PMAnd by the way Jeremy was given papers with the drug he used and he is just making things worst with all his lies.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSimone Ferro said:
May 18, 2009 at 8:02 PMWhats up with my post?Its been at least 2hrs.I am wondering if Jeremy has been taking a prescribed medication or two to help him to conceive a child.Enhancement drug?It is a private issue.Shana spoke about a nursey about 2yrs ago on 360 I believe it was.It was showcasing the Mayfield's and their New Property.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSimone Ferro said:
May 18, 2009 at 8:04 PMOOPS, spelled Nursery wrong.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkeith manning said:
May 19, 2009 at 7:02 PMHowie Howie such an angry little boy. JM did not reciev papers from Dr Black, Black said that was Nascars responsibility. As for Nascar giving JM papers it was reported today that he did not. As for you revisonist history JM was let go by Penske because of Wallace and At EMS because he dared to critisize the organization, something all drivers are guilty of. The others he left of his own free will.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKathy South said:
May 19, 2009 at 8:57 PMNow Howie, I think you just set a new personal record for how many lies you've told about Jeremy in one post. Every time you write about him I wonder if you're consumed with jealousy or if Mayfield spurned your advances. Maybe you should be the one to go away instead of Jeremy.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 19, 2009 at 9:18 PMHey Keith, Maybe you should learn how to read because I said he was told by Dr. Black 2 times of what he tested positive for. Its up to NASCAR to serve him papers. And he was released by all 8 of his former employers. And to Kathy the idiot. I have not told one lie. So crawl back in your little hole with Jeremy because I don't need to be jealous of a loser and I have been around a lot longer than him.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkeith manning said:
May 19, 2009 at 10:54 PMI was refering to your post number 6. So Howard you were there and you know for a fact that black told him. I guess you have it all figured out. By the way getting released from ones contract and being fired are 2 separate things. I guess by your logic Tony Stewart was fired, Bobby Labonte was fired , Elliot Sadler was fired, Kurt Busch was fired. As for Kathys comments i believe she is right, you are jealous. You may not need to be jealous of JM but you most certainly are. As for being around alot longer that may be true but you are not as nearly as famous as Jeremy.So Na na na naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 19, 2009 at 11:18 PMActually Keith, I am a lot more famous than Jeremy.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 19, 2009 at 11:28 PMAnd Tony was released, he quit JGR. And Bobby asked Joe to be released. Elliott was fired and threatened a lawsuit and they let him come back. Kurt wanted to leave RYR. And yes Jeremy was told of the drug he tested positive for and it wasn't like Jeremy said. He has always been a loser for what he did to Gene and Ray and I have known Ray for 25 years.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkeith manning said:
May 20, 2009 at 6:32 AMJeremy asked to be released from Hass and Bill davis, that is an undeniable fact. As far as you being more famous I have never heard of you. How do you know he was told I ask where ytou in on the conversation???
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHelen Eadie said:
May 20, 2009 at 6:57 AMThe truth comes from Jeremy as it always has. He is a straight up person.Howard your ill feelings towards Jeremy is because he called Ray out on his affair with a girl young enough to be his daughter. Now that`s what I call a liar and cheat.Rusty, caused the break up at Penske, which he admitted and had Jeremy drive for him when he had his own team. Which shows what a class guy Jeremy is and made of. Something that you lack.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 20, 2009 at 8:39 AMKeep sticking up for the Liar. I suppose everyone else is lying in your eyes. You belong right along with him.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 20, 2009 at 8:45 AMThe administrator of NASCAR drug-testing program said Monday he personally told Jeremy Mayfield what banned substance was found in his positive test. Dr. David Black, CEO of Aegis Sciences Corp., which runs the testing program, said he specifically identified the drug in several conversations with the Sprint Cup driver over a three-day period after NASCAR suspended him. "I spoke with him about his positive test result on the day he was suspended, and I spoke to him directly about the test result," Black told The Associated Press. I guess your in denial just like your stand up guy Jeremy.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 20, 2009 at 8:45 AMThe administrator of NASCAR drug-testing program said Monday he personally told Jeremy Mayfield what banned substance was found in his positive test. Dr. David Black, CEO of Aegis Sciences Corp., which runs the testing program, said he specifically identified the drug in several conversations with the Sprint Cup driver over a three-day period after NASCAR suspended him. "I spoke with him about his positive test result on the day he was suspended, and I spoke to him directly about the test result," Black told The Associated Press. I guess your in denial just like your stand up guy Jeremy.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 20, 2009 at 9:19 AM"I did address specifically and explicitly what he tested positive for, and that led to the discussion of his over-the-counter and prescription use," Black said. "I explained carefully and completely that his positive test result was not related to an over-the-counter or a prescription. Dr. Black
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKaren Petersen said:
May 20, 2009 at 9:58 AM)))))
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKathy South said:
May 20, 2009 at 10:05 AMAhh Howie, now I understand! It's all about Ray and how Jeremy told lies about his pre-occupation and failure to lead his team. Only thing is, it's been proven that Jeremy didn't lie. Ray was concentrating on that "fiery, red headed daughter he never had." Maybe you should check out Ray's comments from Monday's NASCAR Now. better yet, since you're such a good friend, why don't you check with Ray himself. As for Gene, please don't ask me to feel sorry for a convicted felon who was only interested in using Jeremy while he worked out a deal with Tony Stewart.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 20, 2009 at 10:53 AMI could careless about Ray and Erin, She was 26 when Ray was seeing here. She wasnt a little girl. I dont know what world you live in but it happens everyday. jeremy is a liar and always has been. He is a loser and will never race again in NASCAR.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 20, 2009 at 1:07 PMyeah right
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMichael Wilcox said:
May 20, 2009 at 1:20 PMInteresting observation on Jeremy's weekend persona. I've been hearing a lot about Jeremy's day out. I enjoyed watching the plane fly over the track with the "FREE JEREMY" banner (I've gat a shot of it posted at Rowdy.com--plushmike). Bob, you should post a blog over at Rowdy.com sometime.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 20, 2009 at 3:50 PMI didn't bring up any age difference between Ray and his daughter, he doesn't have a daughter. That's was Ryan's age when this happened, Shes 28 now.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 20, 2009 at 3:51 PMI meant Erin not Ryan
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHelen Eadie said:
May 20, 2009 at 3:58 PMsince you are good friends with Ray,maybe ask his ex wife who was the liar, Jeremy or Ray? I bet my money she will say Ray.Nascar was doing their best to keep Ray and Erin out of the news. Funny how some things work.Hope you will be gentleman enough to say your wrong when this all comes out. I will be lady enough to accept it. Jeremy, stick to your guns!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportraymond holm said:
May 20, 2009 at 4:23 PMJeremy's lawyer has test results, now we will see what's going on. Up to now it's again he said they said now the truth comes out hopefully tomorrow !!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHoward Englishman said:
May 20, 2009 at 4:48 PMMy Buddy just told me he wants to go on Larry King and fight NASCAR. He really is a loser.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkeith manning said:
May 20, 2009 at 5:16 PMIS he???
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHelen Eadie said:
May 21, 2009 at 6:43 AMHowie, the house that is on e-bay was his last home that was sold a few years ago. It even states that it on the ad.You just have no ideal. If he was so broke he wouldn`t bought a team. He dosen`t need money for his lawyer. Give it up Howie
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkathy-south said:
May 22, 2009 at 3:28 PMHowie, "daughter" is in quotes because that is the way Ray described Erin before he decided to have a different type of relationship with her. I'd prefer NOT to rehash all that heartache, for all parties involved, but will continue to do so when you refer to Jeremy as a liar and a cheat when the world knows who was cheating who.
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