Hornaday escapes penalty

NASCAR: Driver did nothing wrong

? NASCAR is expected to complete a tougher drug policy soon, but the new language likely would not change how the sanctioning body handled Ron Hornaday’s admission to using testosterone.

Hornaday told ESPN The Magazine earlier this week that he used a testosterone cream during 2004 and 2005 to treat a medical issue. NASCAR met with the reigning Truck Series champion on Friday at New Hampshire International Speedway and found no reason to punish Hornaday for the admission.

Hornaday also revealed he has Grave’s disease, a condition he is now treating with Synthroid, which replaces a hormone normally produced by the thyroid gland to regulate the body’s energy and metabolism.

“We don’t see where Ron did anything wrong,” NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said. “Our substance-abuse experts have told us the prescription Ron Hornaday used did not enhance his performance or impair his judgment. It is our understanding Ron had a very serious health issue, which is continuing to be addressed.”