Preliminarly felony hearing for Aaron Fike
Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.
July 19th. That could be a day of note for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and more specifically Red Horse Racing and Aaron Fike. As was reported here on July 9th Fike was arrested on possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.
The 19th will be the a preliminary hearing on the felony charge, and I reiterate my position before, zero tolerance. If Fike is guilty NASCAR must make an example. Even if he is not a heroin addict, his possession of drug paraphernalia is enough for me. Drivers are too much of a role model for too many youths to not elicit a strong response.
NASCAR and Red Horse Racing should not wait to see if there will be a felony conviction before taking action. This is a serious matter, and should be treated like such. Too many sports figures get handled with kid gloves in matters like this, and I’m tired of it.
Perhaps my reaction is harsh. But I rather being too harsh than to blaise when it comes to drugs. This is where NASCAR and Red Horse Racing can make a strong stand. Winning a race, keeping sponsors, and all the money that goes with it are not worth even one kid being motivated to try heroin. Do you agree?
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