NASCAR reinstates LaJoie following suspension

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR has reinstated former driver Randy LaJoie following his suspension for a failed drug test.

LaJoie was suspended in June for violating NASCAR's substance abuse policy. He said at the time he had smoked marijuana in May.

LaJoie was reinstated Wednesday and NASCAR says he successfully completed a counseling program.

LaJoie was also suspended by ESPN after the suspension.

He was randomly drug tested by NASCAR because he applied for a license to become a spotter for one of Joe Gibbs Racing's Nationwide Series teams.

Lajoie raced in 44 races over 12 years in NASCAR's elite Cup Series. His success was in the Nationwide Series, where he won 15 races over 19 seasons.