Jamie McMurray’s Panama City Party and Live‑TV Drone Gaffe Draw Sponsor Scrutiny

Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Jamie McMurray recalled a spring‑break trip to Panama City with fellow drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Elliott Sadler that became the subject of a National Enquirer story. The tabloid alleged the trio were partying with girls in a beer‑filled bathtub, prompting concern from sponsors such as Texaco Havoline, Budweiser and M&M’s, though McMurray maintains the group did nothing indecent.

In a separate incident on May 29, 2026, McMurray’s attempt to change out of his racing gear after a crash at Franklin County Speedway was unintentionally captured by a pit‑area drone. The broadcast showed his bare bottom, a clip first noticed by his wife and then by Sadler, and it aired on FloRacing. McMurray expressed surprise at the exposure and the ensuing media attention.