Truck driver Smith placed on indefinite suspension

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Jack Smith, driver of the No. 63 truck in the Camping World Truck Series, has been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the 2010 NASCAR rule book.

Sirius Satellite Radio reported Tuesday that Smith was arrested and charged with three felony counts of fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance in Wentzville, Mo. NASCAR was reportedly informed by Wentzville Police on July 23 that Smith had been arrested the previous day after allegedly attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraudulent means on July 11, July 14 and July 22, 2010.

Smith has three starts this season in the Truck Series, a 14th at Kansas, a 15th at Texas and a 23rd at Gateway, all for owner Mike Mittler. In all, Smith has 11 career Truck starts since 2007 with two top-15 finishes.