NASCAR driver Kyle Larson fired by team over racial slur

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson

Chip Ganassi Racing have fired Kyle Larson after the driver used a racial slur during a virtual race on Sunday.

Larson used an offensive term in the iRacing event after performing a microphone check, with a fellow driver then telling him he could be overheard.

The 27-year-old was suspended, first by his team, then by NASCAR, and ordered to undergo sensitivity training as he accepted "the damage is probably unrepairable".

Chip Ganassi Racing have now elected to cut ties with a driver who has six victories in his career.

A team statement read: "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 organisation.

"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."

Statement regarding Kyle Larson: pic.twitter.com/5Q06Dhst8V

— Chip Ganassi Racing (@CGRTeams) April 14, 2020