WCSC-TV in Charleston, SC, is reporting today
that former NASCAR driver Robert Powell was arrested this week
after reports of possible drug activity at his Goose Creek, SC home. Authorities
reportedly discovered materials used in the manufacture of methamphetamine in a
garbage can placed in front of Powell’s home, including empty containers of cold
medicine and drain cleaner, as well as a number of syringes, one of which
tested positive for methamphetamine. Powell, 49, was arrested along with
housemate Elma Buchanan and charged with the possession and manufacture of methamphetamine.
The
South Carolina native made 15
starts in NASCAR National Series competition between 1989 and 1994, despite
running more than two races in a season on only one occasion. His best career
finish was a fourth in a Grand National Series events at
Georgia’s Lanier Speedway in May of 1989.
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