NASCAR driver Larson suspended after racial slur during virtual race

US driver Kyle Larson has been indefinitely suspended from the NASCAR stock car series after using a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race on Sunday.

"NASCAR has made diversity and inclusion a priority and will not tolerate the type of language used by Kyle Larson during Sunday's iRacing event," NASCAR said in a statement on Monday.

"Our Member Conduct Guidelines are clear in this regard, and we will enforce these guidelines to maintain an inclusive environment for our entire industry and fan base."
"In addition to the quick actions taken by NASCAR and Chip Ganassi Racing, Credit One Bank is terminating its sponsorship of Kyle Larson."
McDonald's is taking immediate action to terminate the relationship with Larson."
"Last night I made a mistake and said the word that should never, ever be said. There's no excuse for that."
In the video, Larson, appearing to think he is not connected to the stream, said: