The thing that I think is awesome is that he chooses not to be a victim despite his injuries. He is solely focused on recovering, and being the opposite of who he was at Bristol with that Dale Jarrett incident 10 years ago.
I'm friends with Shaine and their family Right now, hes been working on getting a licence again! I've seen him driving, and it's cool how it's all set up for him. I know he can do it. I tell him that I know, one day, he'll walk again. He's made so much progress! And I'm proud of him :)
A lot of comments that I see below seems to come from people with less than a grade school education. I have met Shane several times and he seemed to be a very strong, capable, and determined young man. Hope you're doing well, my friend.
NASCAR were right to ban him for life - and would have been right to keep it that way. I'm sure it's the most diificult thing imaginable to kick a habit like cocaine or heroin, but three failed tests over two years is enough, no matter what the redemption story. HOWEVER, I'm delighted that he completely cleaned up his act and found a career in USAC - apparently he was also looking into a fledgling Indy Lights career. He didn't deserve that crash right in the middle of his road to recovery.
Knowing this NOW, this changes my outlook on him a lot---he cleaned himself up and got a second chance in USAC, but then it ends in the worst possible way (short of losing limbs or dying).
While I don't like to say things about people I don't know, I can't respect someone like Shane Hmiel after the lame crap he pulled with Dale Jarrett at Bristol in 2005. Jarrett let him know how unhappy he was after Hmiel had wrecked him and Shane's response was to flip him off. Dale Jarrett may be one of the top 2 gentlemen to have ever driven in Nascar and for Shane to do that was nothing but disrespectful to a seasoned veteran..
That’s the stupidest thing I’ve read in a few months. Ever heard of personal accountability? So you think it’s mom and dads fault when some psycho shoots up a shopping mall? The real problem is people doing stupid things because they think there won’t be any consequences. Kudos to NASCAR for kicking him to the curb.
R.I.P Steve Byrnes :(
The thing that I think is awesome is that he chooses not to be a victim despite his injuries. He is solely focused on recovering, and being the opposite of who he was at Bristol with that Dale Jarrett incident 10 years ago.
I'm friends with Shaine and their family
Right now, hes been working on getting a licence again! I've seen him driving, and it's cool how it's all set up for him. I know he can do it. I tell him that I know, one day, he'll walk again. He's made so much progress! And I'm proud of him :)
i always liked shane. i always rooted for him and i still am. i am so glad he is doing so will.
Amazing story and amazing attitude you have to help you in next part of your life Shane. Wish you all the best going forward.
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A lot of comments that I see below seems to come from people with less than a grade school education. I have met Shane several times and he seemed to be a very strong, capable, and determined young man. Hope you're doing well, my friend.
NASCAR were right to ban him for life - and would have been right to keep it that way. I'm sure it's the most diificult thing imaginable to kick a habit like cocaine or heroin, but three failed tests over two years is enough, no matter what the redemption story. HOWEVER, I'm delighted that he completely cleaned up his act and found a career in USAC - apparently he was also looking into a fledgling Indy Lights career. He didn't deserve that crash right in the middle of his road to recovery.
Shane Hmiel has been trying to get his life together since the accident that seriously injured him.
I met him at Speed Street this year.
I saw Shane Hmiel At NHMS One Time In His Wheel Chair
Knowing this NOW, this changes my outlook on him a lot---he cleaned himself up and got a second chance in USAC, but then it ends in the worst possible way (short of losing limbs or dying).
Drinkin beer & watchin NASCAR...
His Brother Looks Like Trevor Bayne 10 Years From Now!!!!!
While I don't like to say things about people I don't know, I can't respect someone like Shane Hmiel after the lame crap he pulled with Dale Jarrett at Bristol in 2005. Jarrett let him know how unhappy he was after Hmiel had wrecked him and Shane's response was to flip him off. Dale Jarrett may be one of the top 2 gentlemen to have ever driven in Nascar and for Shane to do that was nothing but disrespectful to a seasoned veteran..
Black Flags Matter gave an in-depth analysis of how Shane Hmiel was a waste of talent. Not a fan favorite in the garage.
thanks for posting this, shame nascar will probably take it down
surprise
He looks a lot older than he really is because of the life he's led.
Great story. Shane has really had a big struggle in his life.
He sure did
Raced with him at 5 Flags on iracing a month ago.
I liked Steve Byrnes
NASCAR has rules just like every sport. Shane didn't follow them so don't blame NASCAR. Drivers know what they get in NASCAR so don't blame them.
glad to see hes doing well, i thought he- oh fuck theres a part 2...
I didn't know Eminem drove NASCAR lol
He sounds high in this interview.
He would’ve been like Kurt Busch
6:57 OR EVEN SMOKE??? STILL THE ONLY USAC DRIVER TO WIN ALL THREE NATIONAL TITLES IN THE SAME YEAR??????
Yeley duplicated it in 2003, driving for Stewart/Bob East and Steve Lewis for midgets. Js Smoke fan for life!
Not really sure if he would have been a good racer, he went thru alot
He wasted an amazing talent..
Bob Sagat True, but he got his life back on track and is doing great now so
You wished it happened to kyle?? Really?? Thats sad!!!!!
so he got busted with a little weed....
He's was also doing cocaine and heroin, and driving a race car, not good
Shane Hmiel should never do drugs and alcohol because that's his mom and his dad's fault!!!
That’s the stupidest thing I’ve read in a few months. Ever heard of personal accountability? So you think it’s mom and dads fault when some psycho shoots up a shopping mall? The real problem is people doing stupid things because they think there won’t be any consequences. Kudos to NASCAR for kicking him to the curb.
it’s horrifying nascar could destroy a career over a positive pot test.
I think you meant three
It was also cocaine but ok.
maybe don't race cars impaired on drugs, even pot ffs. i don't even hate pot but you can't race competitively high or drunk, damn it!
I WISH IT DIDN'T HAPPEN TO SHANE, BUT I WISHED IT HAPPENED TO KYLE!!!!!