Wallkill NASCAR driver pleads guilty to traffic violation; possession charge dismissed

NASCAR driver and Wallkill native Tyler Dippel returned to town court Wednesday and pleaded guilty to a vehicle and traffic violation, his attorney says.

News 12 Staff

Aug 28, 2019, 9:36 PM

Updated 1,714 days ago

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NASCAR driver and Wallkill native Tyler Dippel returned to town court Wednesday and pleaded guilty to a vehicle and traffic violation, his attorney says.
Dippel's misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance was dismissed.
Dippel's attorney says his client looks forward to returning to racing.
He was suspended by NASCAR following his arrest earlier this month, but was reinstated Thursday.


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