Jeremy Clements 'made an intolerable and insensitive remark,' according to NASCAR. 
Jeremy Clements, shown here before qualifying in 2011, was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Wednesday. (Photo: Jeff Swinger, The Cincinnati Enquirer) Story Highlights - According to NASCAR, Jeremy Clements made an inappropriate remark during an interview session
- Clements is a Nationwide Series driver
- He finished 33rd in Saturday's crash-marred race at Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR has indefinitely suspended Nationwide Series driver Jeremy Clements for a comment he made during an interview Saturday.
Clements violated Sections 7-5 (NASCAR's Code of Conduct) and 12-1 actions detrimental to stock car racing).
"During the course of an interview, Jeremy Clements made an intolerable and insensitive remark," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. "NASCAR has a Code of Conduct that's explicitly spelled out in the 2013 NASCAR Rule Book. We fully expect our entire industry to adhere to that Code." Clements finished 33rd in the Nationwide race at Daytona International Speedway that was marred by a horrific last-lap crash that left 28 fans injured Saturday.
Kerry Tharp, NASCAR's senior director of communications and competition, said he didn't know whether the interview was pre- or post-race.
Clements, 28, has three top-10s on the circuit he has been racing off and on since 2003.
To be considered for reinstatement, Clements will have to go through a program that NASCAR will set up to suit Clements' individual needs.
No timetable for that or further details were available.
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An official stands next to the damaged crash fence as the engine of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson catches fire during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
A fan is treated for injuries sustained from debris that went into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
The engine of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) is seen after it went through the catch fence during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood (left) and NASCAR vice president of operations Steve O'Donnell speak at a press conference after the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Kevin Liles, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
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Track workers make repairs to the catch fence after the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
The engine and tire of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson sits inside the fence of the tri-oval during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Track personnel carry a stretcher into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Emergency responders attend to an injured fan in the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Heather Tucker, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Emergency responders move stretches to the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Heather Tucker, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
A fan is treated for injuries sustained from debris that went into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
A fan is treated for injuries sustained from debris that went into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
A pair of fans walk away as another fan is treated for injuries sustained from debris that went into the stands following a crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Emergency responders attend to an injured fan in the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Heather Tucker, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
A security official blocks access in the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Heather Tucker, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Track officials pull an engine out from the stands after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
A fan is wheeled out on a stretcher after being injured from debris from a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Detailed view of a car engine that crashed threw the catch fence during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Track workers and officials survey the damage to the catch fence after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Track officials begin to repair the catch fence after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Track officials and workers survey the damage to the catch fence after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Kevin Liles, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
A general view as fans watch track workers repair the catch fence after a crash on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Brad Keselowski (22) spins Regan Smith (7) on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Jennifer Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Brad Keselowski (22) and Regan Smith (7) crash on the last lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) goes up into the fence after being involved in a crash on the final lap during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) goes up into the fence after being involved in a crash on the final lap during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY Sports Related story Fullscreen
Jeremy Clements, shown here before qualifying in 2011, was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Wednesday. (Photo: Jeff Swinger, The Cincinnati Enquirer) NASCAR has indefinitely suspended Nationwide Series driver Jeremy Clements for a comment he made during an interview Saturday. Clements violated Sections 7-5 (NASCAR's Code of Conduct) and 12-1 actions detrimental to stock car racing). "During the course of an interview, Jeremy Clements made an intolerable and insensitive remark," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. "NASCAR has a Code of Conduct that's explicitly spelled out in the 2013 NASCAR Rule Book. We fully expect our entire industry to adhere to that Code." Clements finished 33rd in the Nationwide race at Daytona International Speedway that was marred by a horrific last-lap crash that left 28 fans injured Saturday. Kerry Tharp, NASCAR's senior director of communications and competition, said he didn't know whether the interview was pre- or post-race. Clements, 28, has three top-10s on the circuit he has been racing off and on since 2003. To be considered for reinstatement, Clements will have to go through a program that NASCAR will set up to suit Clements' individual needs. No timetable for that or further details were available. PHOTOS: NATIONWIDE SERIES RACE AT DAYTONA Story Highlights
