UPDATE: NASCAR Star Kyle Larson Fired For Saying The N-Word During Virtual Race
Welp, can’t say we didn’t see this coming. Just two days after NASCAR star Kyle Larson was caught during a live stream using a racial slur, his team has decided to officially let him go.
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Chip Ganassi Racing announced this Tuesday that Kyle Larson is no longer a part of the organization:
“After much consideration, Chip Ganassi Racing has determined that it will end its relationship with driver Kyle Larson. As we said before, the comments that Kyle made were both offensive and unacceptable especially given the values of our organization. As we continued to evaluate the situation with all the relevant parties, it became obvious that this was the only appropriate course of action to take.“
The big decision was made just hours after NASCAR decided to suspend Larson who made a public apology to his fans and those he offended. Although Larson admitted that he “made a mistake and said the word that should never, ever be said and there’s no excuse for that,” it looks like it just wasn’t enough.
Larson has not publicly commented on his firing. Until then, let us know your thoughts on this in the comment box below!
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The N-Word Moment:
yeah uh pic.twitter.com/BBH7bRcIu8
— Davin (@DriveThrough_) April 13, 2020
The Apology:
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