On April 10, 2023, Cody Ware‘s racing life took a pit stop and a very lengthy one for that matter. NASCAR suspended the Rick Ware Racing driver after he got arrested, days after his ex-girlfriend slapped him with serious charges of assault.

However, as months passed, the Iredell County district attorney’s office gave its verdict, dropping all the charges imposed on Cody, and giving him a free pass. Now that the driver has no scars on his past, NASCAR has reinstated him to run for his team once again.

Rick Ware Racing and Cody Ware reunite after eight months

Cody had to wait for nearly a year to get himself reinstated in NASCAR. Sharing the reunion news with the community, renowned NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass took to X. Revealing that a week ago, on Thursday to be precise, Cody and his then-girlfriend were dropped from all the charges by the district attorney’s office.

Commenting on Cody’s return to the oval, Pockrass wrote, “Cody Ware reinstated by NASCAR. Prosecutors on Thursday dismissed charges (assault causing injury, strangulation) against Ware & dismissed charge (simple assault) against his then-girlfriend from April incident (she was charged in Sept.)”

Cody Ware reinstated by NASCAR. Prosecutors on Thursday dismissed charges (assault causing injury, strangulation) against Ware & dismissed charge (simple assault) against his then-girlfriend from April incident (she was charged in Sept.).

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) December 12, 2023

According to FoxSports, upon getting the news of being dropped from the assault charges and revocation of suspension from NASCAR, Cody candidly expressed himself and said, “I’ve maintained my innocence from the very beginning, even as there was a rush to judgment by others.”  

He then disclosed that those eight months were a real challenge for him and said, “I’m glad this entire matter is behind me because it’s been an incredibly difficult eight months. With all of the allegations being dismissed, I’m thankful to have my life back.”

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Pockrass’ revelation about Cody’s comeback didn’t go unnoticed by the fans as they wasted no time and cheered for the 28-year-old’s comeback while some took a jibe at the opposing factors that led to his suspension.

NASCAR fans come up with their mixed bag of opinions

Shortly after Bob Pockrass unveiled that Cody is once again coming to terms with Rick Ware Racing, the fans quickly gave their verdict on his return while few took a jibe at his ex-girlfriend and NASCAR.

One fan expressed his sarcasm about what ignited the feud between Cody and his then-girlfriend and wrote, “Ware’s girlfriend was angry with Ware because he was not wearing his promise ring on the correct finger…wow.”

Another fan felt Cody’s absence from the tracks and smartly used his name to put forth his excitement and commented, “Damn Cody WARE you been?”

This fan took a brutal jibe at NASCAR for being the crusaders of justice even before the law enforcement came up with their verdict and wrote, “So in nascars eyes he was guilty right from the start? I guess the innocent until proven guilty doesn’t apply to them.”

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Fans and Rick Ware Racing seem delighted to have Cody back on the tracks but this has resulted in a huge discontentment among some other fans regarding NASCAR’s approach to sensitive matters. Do you think his suspension lifting was justified?