Cody Ware.Photo: Chris O’Meara/AP/Shutterstock
NASCAR announced Monday that it indefinitely suspended driver Cody Ware after he was arrested earlier in the day on assault charges.
The alleged incident took place last week at a home in Mooresville, the Associated Pressreported. The outlet added that Ware was released on $3,000 bond following his arrest. Ware’s initial court date is set for May 1,according toFox Sports' Bob Pockrass.
Cody Ware.Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Ware’s racing team, Rick Ware Racing, said in a statement Monday that it was aware of the incident and his subsequent suspension, adding, “we understand NASCAR’s position on this matter and accept their decision.”
Ware sat out Sunday’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway “to focus on a personal matter,” his teamhad saidover the weekend, adding the family was asking “that their privacy be respected during this time.”
Matt Crafton drove Ware’s No. 51 car in his place at Bristol, but did not finish the race because of an engine failure.
Ware has been a NASCAR driver since 2017. The Greensboro, North Carolina native has never won a NASCAR race, and his best finish was a sixth-place spot at Daytona International Speedway last August, according to the racing league. In 90 career starts, Ware’s average finish is about 28th place. He is currently ranked 31st in the Cup Series standings.
source: people.com
