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Kevin Grubb
Grubb at an autograph signing in 2002
Born	(1978-04-19)April 19, 1978 Mechanicsville, Virginia, U.S.
Died	May 6, 2009(2009-05-06) (aged 31) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Cause of death	Suicide
NASCARXfinity Series career
174 races run over 8 years
Best finish	13th (2000)
First race	1997United States Cellular 200 (Loudon)
Last race	2006Emerson Radio 250 (Richmond)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 32 1
NASCARCraftsman Truck Series career
8 races run over 3 years
Best finish	45th (2006)
First race	1996Fas Mart Supertruck Shootout (Richmond)
Last race	2006Toyota Tundra 200 (Nashville)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0

Kevin Grubb (April 19, 1978 – May 6, 2009) was an American race car driver fromMechanicsville, Virginia. He was the younger brother of former race car driverWayne Grubb.^[1] He was under suspension from NASCAR competition due to two violations in NASCAR's substance abuse policy at the time of his death.

Grubb's only attempt in theCup Series came in 2002 when he attempted thePontiac Excitement 400 atRichmond. He drove the #54Toys "R" Us Chevy forTeam Bristol Motorsports, but was unable to get into the race. During his qualifying attempt he spun out on his second lap and without any owner points was the only car not to make the race. The team was supposed to attempt the 2003 season full-time, with Grubb running for rookie of the year, but the plans fell through.

Grubb's stint in NASCAR's junior series begin in 1997,^[2] with four starts with his father's team Grubb Motorsports.^[1] His first start came in the #82Virginia is for Lovers Chevy where he finished 38th atNew Hampshire. His first three starts ended in accidents. In his final start of the year, he finished his fourth start in the 21st position atDover. In 1998, he ran 16 Busch series races forGrubb Motorsports.^[1] He ran well in many of those races with a top finish of second atDover after getting his first pole.^[1] His teammate was his brotherWayne Grubb who also raced for his father's team.^[1] After a very successful year, Grubb was offered a ride atBrewco Motorsports in 1999. Grubb raced for Brewco through 2001. He would amass 18 top tens in those three years, with his best points finish of 13th in the 2000 season.^[1] Early in the 2002 season, he was tabbed to race forTeam Bristol Motorsports, replacingKelly Denton.^[3] The team was plagued by failures, and Grubb was released by the end of the season. In 2003, he signed a partial season deal withCarroll Motorsports. He ran well, but had a series of engine problems and got caught in accidents not of his making.Carroll Motorsports folded at the conclusion of the 2003 season. While heading into the 2004 season, he was scheduled to compete in a handful of races forTeam Rensi Motorsports, but failed a substance abuse test in March 2004 (below).^[1]

Following reinstatement in June 2006, he appeared on an entry list for a Busch Series race at Nashville Speedway as the driver of the #56 Mac Hill Motorsports Chevy. There was some initial doubt as to whether or not he was officially reinstated; however, multiple reports stated that a NASCAR official confirmed that he was reinstated. He drove the car in non-companion events the team entered; however,Kevin Lepage was still the driver most race weekends.[1] He participated in five Busch events before being suspended indefinitely on September 11, 2006.

Grubb began his career in the NASCAR Truck Series running for the family owned Grubb Motorsports. In 1996, he had two starts in the #55Virginia is for Lovers Chevy finishing his first start on the lead lap in 18th after starting the race in the 8th position. In his second start, an accident brought his race to an end after just 48 laps. He returned to the series in 1997 for one more start where he finished 13th in an unsponsored Grubb Motorsports Chevy atNazareth.

In August 2006, he took over the 15 truck forBilly Ballew Motorsports after Kyle Krisiloff left due to a dispute with Kyle's dad over sponsorship. However, that effort ended with the drug suspension in September 2006.

NASCAR's Substance Abuse Policy allows NASCAR to administerdrug tests virtually any time, anywhere, based only on "reasonable suspicion."

Grubb failed a substance abuse test in March 2004, and was inactive until June 2006 when he was reinstated by NASCAR. One of the conditions of his reinstatement was random, unannounced drug tests, a condition to which he agreed. He participated in five Busch events before being suspended indefinitely on September 11, 2006, when he refused to take a drug test following a second-lap crash at Richmond.^[1] Failure to take the test resulted in automatic suspension.^[1]

The next day, Grubb claimed that his failure to take the test was a result of confusion following a concussion suffered during the race,^[1] and offered to take a drug test at that time. He was cleared by the infield hospital following the crash, but was diagnosed with a concussion the next day at a local hospital. He claimed no memory of the refusal to submit to a drug test.^[1]

In a comparable situation, NASCAR driverShane Hmiel was offered a chance at reinstatement after a second such infraction, under condition that he submit to medical and psychological reviews, and frequent drug testing before reinstatement. In February, 2007, Hmiel failed a drug test, and was banned for life.

Grubb was found dead at Alpine Motel on May 6, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. according toHenrico County authorities.^[1] TheRichmond Times-Dispatch reported the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.^[1]

The police reported no indications of any illegal substances inside the hotel room.^[1]

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time.Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

• List of sportspeople sanctioned for doping offences

• AP Obituary in theRichmond Times-Dispatch

• Kevin Grubb driver statistics at Racing-Reference

• 1978 births
• 2009 suicides
• 2009 deaths
• People from Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Racing drivers from Virginia
• NASCAR drivers
• American sportspeople in doping cases
• Doping cases in auto racing
• Suicides by firearm in Virginia

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