As of March 13, 2025, there have been several recent incidents involving NASCAR drivers who faced license revocations or suspensions due to legal issues:
**Kurt Busch**: In August 2024, Kurt Busch was arrested in Iredell County, North Carolina, on charges of driving while intoxicated, speeding, and reckless driving. He pleaded guilty to driving while impaired in November 2024, resulting in a 60-day jail sentence (suspended for 12 months), 12 months of unsupervised probation, 24 hours of community service, and the surrendering of his driver’s license. citeturn0search9
**Jason White**: On August 3, 2023, Jason White was arrested in Huntersville, North Carolina, for driving while impaired (DWI). NASCAR suspended him indefinitely on August 17, 2023, for actions detrimental to the sport, particularly due to the DWI charge. citeturn0search12
**Cory Roper**: On February 22, 2023, Cory Roper was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR for violating the organization’s substance abuse policy. He was reinstated on March 21, 2023, after completing NASCAR’s Road to Recovery program. citeturn0search13
**Chris Hacker**: In August 2023, Chris Hacker was arrested for DWI in Huntersville, North Carolina, leading to charges of speeding and reckless driving. He was reinstated on October 25, 2023, after completing NASCAR’s Road to Recovery program. citeturn0search14
These incidents highlight the challenges NASCAR drivers face both on and off the track, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal and organizational standards to maintain their eligibility in the sport.
