Austin Wayne Self’s indefinite suspension has been lifted by NASCAR after he completed its Road to Recovery program.
NASCAR suspended Self on April 1 for a failed drug test that was taken during the Daytona race weekend.
NBC Sports has confirmed that Self will return to AM Racing’s No. 22 Chevrolet this weekend in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series race at Dover International Speedway.
Following the drug test at Daytona, Self competed in the first three races of the season. After NASCAR became aware of the positive result drug test, it asked him to “stand down” from competing at Martinsville (March 23) and Texas (March 29). Self was given the option of requesting additional testing on the initial sample or waive that and accept any penalty.
Bubba Wallace drove in Self’s place in each race and finished 10th and 20th.
This weekend’s race at Dover will be the first Truck Series event since Self’s suspension was announced.
Hey guys - Thank you all so much for your continued support, encouragement, and prayers through this difficult season of my life.
— Austin Wayne Self (@AustinWSelf) April 30, 2019
Truly am looking forward to being back at home in the truck this weekend alongside my crew working hard to secure a great finish. 🙌🏼