NASCAR driver Cody Ware was arrested and charged Monday with felony assault by strangulation — inflict serious injury — and misdemeanor assault on a female, according to the Iredell County (N.C.) Sheriff’s Office website.
Ware, 27, had his bond set at $3,000. The details of the incident that led to his arrest have not been released.
Ware did not compete in the NASCAR Cup race Sunday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. Rick Ware Racing, owned by Cody’s father, Rick, announced Saturday that Cody would miss the race due to “focusing on a personal matter” and that Matt Crafton would drive its No. 51 car at Bristol. The team did not state when Cody would return.
On Monday, NASCAR announced that Cody Ware had been suspended indefinitely but did not provide further comment.
Later Monday afternoon, Rick Ware Racing released a statement saying they are aware of the incident and accept NASCAR’s decision.
“The matter is still under investigation and Cody is fully cooperating with the authorities, as due process takes its course. RWR is committed to continuing our multi-car efforts in the NASCAR Cup Series and is in the process of finalizing our plans for the No. 51 entry at Martinsville Speedway, and beyond,” the statement read in part.
Ware has made 97 Cup starts since 2017,…
