Kyle Larson fired by his NASCAR team for using racist slur during virtual race
4 years, 8 months ago

Kyle Larson fired by his NASCAR team for using racist slur during virtual race

LA Times  

Kyle Larson was fired by Chip Ganassi Racing on Tuesday, two days after he used a racist slur during an iRacing event. Kyle Larson was fired Tuesday by Chip Ganassi Racing, a day after nearly every one of his sponsors dropped the star driver for using a racist slur during a livestream of a virtual race. “After much consideration, Chip Ganassi Racing has determined that it will end its relationship with driver Kyle Larson,” Ganassi said. Sports NASCAR’s Kyle Larson is suspended after using racist slur during iRacing event NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has been suspended by Chip Ganassi Racing and NASCAR after using a racist slur Sunday during a livestream of a virtual race. Larson’s famed sprint car career could also be in jeopardy: Kyle Larson Racing fields a Chevrolet in the World of Outlaws Series that is Larson also late last year added a midget car to his team and drove it to seven wins in eight races to close 2019, then opened 2020 with a January victory at the prestigious Chili Bowl in his 13th try.

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NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking an insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face
1 year, 5 months ago

NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking an insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face

Associated Press  

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floyd’s face. In the wake of Floyd’s death, NASCAR banned the Confederate flag at events and venues after Bubba Wallace — its lone Black driver — said there was “no place” for it …

Bubba Wallace’s suspension needs to be NASCAR’s new precedent: Bianchi
2 years, 2 months ago

Bubba Wallace’s suspension needs to be NASCAR’s new precedent: Bianchi

New York Times  

In the end, NASCAR had no choice. Wallace is suspended one race for deliberately turning into Larson’s car while they were at speed during Sunday’s Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a reckless decision that resulted in Larson spinning head-on into the front-stretch wall. “That could’ve been the end of Kyle Larson’s career,” Las Vegas race winner Joey …

Kyle Larson wraps up comeback season with first NASCAR title
3 years, 2 months ago

Kyle Larson wraps up comeback season with first NASCAR title

The Hindu  

Kyle Larson closed his comeback season in NASCAR with his first championship on Sunday, where he capped his return from a nearly year-long suspension with a title-winning victory at Phoenix Raceway. His crew performed its second-fastest stop of the season — a span that stretches 38 races — and Larson went from last among the final four to first. READ …

Kyle Larson celebrates return with 1st win since suspension
3 years, 10 months ago

Kyle Larson celebrates return with 1st win since suspension

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Kyle Larson wasn’t sure he’d ever race again in NASCAR, and if he could, he didn’t know who would even hire him. “I didn’t know if I’d ever have an opportunity to win a NASCAR race again,” said Larson, who again thanked Hendrick for taking “a massive chance on me.” Hendrick was both thrilled and surprised by …

NASCAR's Kyle Larson wins first race since his nine-month ban for uttering a racial slur on live TV
3 years, 10 months ago

NASCAR's Kyle Larson wins first race since his nine-month ban for uttering a racial slur on live TV

Daily Mail  

Nearly 11 months after being suspended and fired for saying a racial slur on live television, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson won Sunday's Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas, and was quickly congratulated by the circuit's only black driver, Bubba Wallace. Nearly 11 months after being suspended and fired for saying a racial slur on live television, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson won …

Kyle Larson reinstated by NASCAR after racial slur - motorsport news
4 years, 2 months ago

Kyle Larson reinstated by NASCAR after racial slur - motorsport news

The Hindu  

Kyle Larson, who was suspended by NASCAR and fired by his team Chip Ganassi Racing for using a racial slur during a live streamed iRacing esports event in April, has been reinstated, NASCAR said on Monday. "Kyle Larson has fulfilled the requirements set by NASCAR, and has taken several voluntary measures, to better educate himself so that he can use …

Kyle Larson reinstated to compete in NASCAR in 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

Kyle Larson reinstated to compete in NASCAR in 2021

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson can return to NASCAR competition next season following a long suspension for using a racial slur while playing a video game. Larson has spent significant time with retired soccer star Tony Sanneh, whose foundation works on youth development and empowerment in the Minneapolis area. Larson also met with former Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee and visited her …

Kyle Larson reinstated to compete in NASCAR in 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

Kyle Larson reinstated to compete in NASCAR in 2021

Daily Mail  

Suspended NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has been reinstated by the stock car circuit six months after he was heard using the n-word during a live broadcast. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Suspended NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has been reinstated by the stock car circuit six months after he was heard using the n-word during a live broadcast The 27-year-old Larson was …

NASCAR’s Kyle Larson to AP on slur: ‘I was just ignorant’
4 years, 4 months ago

NASCAR’s Kyle Larson to AP on slur: ‘I was just ignorant’

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — What do you do when the entire world believes you are a racist? There’s probably a lot of real-life experiences I didn’t get to have and I was just ignorant to how hurtful that word is.” Larson sat down with the AP at an Indianapolis hotel Wednesday for his first interview since he was fired April 15 by …

NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice
4 years, 7 months ago

NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — Bubba Wallace donned a black T-shirt with the words “I Can’t Breathe” and NASCAR paused before Sunday’s Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway to acknowledge the country’s social unrest. Our country must do better.” A black NASCAR official took a knee along pit road, mimicking a gesture used by protesters in tribute to former NFL quarterback Colin …

Kyle Larson returns to racing in World of Outlaws event
4 years, 8 months ago

Kyle Larson returns to racing in World of Outlaws event

Associated Press  

The resurrection of Kyle Larson’s career began with a 25-hour drive from California to Iowa for a $15,000-to-win World of Outlaws race. Back to his beginnings — and arguably the type of racing he’s always favored — Larson was one of 24 drivers to advance to the main event. Larson’s last Outlaws race was in February, but he started 2020 …

NASCAR’s Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR’s Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As sponsor after sponsor dropped Kyle Larson after he used a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race, his NASCAR team owner was backed into a corner. He was suspended without pay by Ganassi Monday, then suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Larson, who is half Japanese, was ordered to complete sensitivity training, but primary sponsors McDonald’s and …

NASCAR racer Kyle Larson suspended after using racial slur during iRacing esports event
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR racer Kyle Larson suspended after using racial slur during iRacing esports event

Firstpost  

Without funding from McDonald’s and Credit One Bank, Ganassi seemingly will be forced to dump Larson in favor of a different driver. Credit One Bank denounced Larson’s “highly offensive language” at first and dumped the driver altogether three hours later. Chevrolet suspended its personal services relationship with Larson “as we do not tolerate this behavior.” One secondary sponsor, Plan B …

NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson’s racial slur cost him his two primary NASCAR supporters. Credit One Bank denounced Larson’s “highly offensive language” at first and dumped the driver altogether three hours later. Chevrolet suspended its personal services relationship with Larson “as we do not tolerate this behavior.” One secondary sponsor, Plan B Sales & Marketing, backed Larson, saying “we know …

NASCAR’s Kyle Larson is suspended after using racist slur during iRacing event
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR’s Kyle Larson is suspended after using racist slur during iRacing event

LA Times  

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson gets ready to climb into his car to practice for the Daytona 500 on Feb. 14. Kyle Larson has been suspended by Chip Ganassi Racing and NASCAR after using a racist slur Sunday night during a livestream of a virtual race. “We are extremely disappointed by what Kyle said last night during an iRacing Event,” Ganassi …

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