NASCAR reinstates crewman suspended for substance-abuse violation

NASCAR has reinstated Kelly Johnson, a crew member in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, upon his successful completion of NASCAR's Substance Abuse Policy Road to Recovery Program.

On Nov. 18, 2014, Johnson — who at the time was listed as a jackman for the No. 7 Tommy Baldwin Racing team — was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (violation of the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy) of the NASCAR Rule Book.