Shane Hmiel reflects on struggles during Dale Earnhardt Jr. podcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Former NASCAR driver Shane Hmiel opened up about his career and personal challenges on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s podcast, 'Dale Jr. Download.' Hmiel, banned from NASCAR for failing drug tests, discussed the emotional turmoil he experienced before his appearance. He praised Earnhardt Jr. for being a supportive friend during his ups and downs. Hmiel became paralyzed from a crash in 2010 but remains active in motorsport as a team owner and occasional driver. The episode consists of two one-hour installments available on podcast platforms.
- •Shane Hmiel shared personal struggles on 'Dale Jr. Download.'
- •He was banned from NASCAR for drug test failures from 2003 to 2006.
- •Hmiel became paralyzed in a qualifying crash in 2010.
- •He has since become a USAC team owner and driver.
- •The podcast episode features two one-hour segments.
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Former NASCAR Driver Makes Emotional Admission to Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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