Police say NASCAR chairman Brian France's blood-alcohol content level was more than twice the legal limit when he was arrested in New York's Hamptons for driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.
Police say the 56-year-old France smelled of booze and slurred his words during a traffic stop in Sag Harbor on Sunday. They say his eyes were red and glassy and he struggled to keep his balance during field sobriety tests.
Tests showed France's blood alcohol content was 0.18. The legal limit in New York is 0.08.
Police say officers found five oxycodone pills during a subsequent search.
France was arraigned Monday at Sag Harbor Village Justice Court after spending the night in jail. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court Sept 14.
-- Edited by Cy Valley on Monday 6th of August 2018 12:58:25 PM
This would be great new sporting leagues: D.R.U.N.K. NASCAR and Oxy NASCAR
Scoring would be based on blood levels, average speed, damage, and finishing position. Rename the Start/Finish Line to Home. Guy who makes it home first, fast, undamaged, and shit-phaced drunk wins the unknown amount NASCAR purse.
This would be great new sporting leagues: D.R.U.N.K. NASCAR and Oxy NASCAR
Scoring would be based on blood levels, average speed, damage, and finishing position. Rename the Start/Finish Line to Home. Guy who makes it home first, fast, undamaged, and shit-phaced drunk wins the unknown amount NASCAR purse.
