3:07 PM PT — Two major sponsors have just cut ties with Larson … with McDonald’s and Credit One Bank blasting the driver for his actions while terminating their deals with him.“We were extremely disappointed and appalled to hear about this incident,” McDonald’s announced Monday. “The comments made by Kyle Larson are insensitive, offensive and not reflective of our inclusive values and will not be tolerated. McDonald’s is taking immediate action to terminate the relationship with Larson.”Added Credit One, “Credit One Bank denounces the highly offensive language used by Kyle Larson during Sunday’s iRacing event. In addition to the quick actions taken by NASCAR and Chip Ganassi Racing, Credit One Bank is terminating its sponsorship of Kyle Larson.”9:26 AM PT — Larson just issued a video apology — saying, “I just want to say I’m sorry.” “Last night I made a mistake and said the word that should never ever be said and there’s no excuse for that.”“I wasn’t raised that way and it’s just an awful thing to say. I feel very sorry for my family, my friends, my partners, the NASCAR community and especially the African-American community.” “I understand the damage is probably unrepairable and I own up to that. I just want to let you all know how sorry I am and I hope everybody is staying safe during these crazy times.”8:05 AM PT — Larson’s team, Chip Ganassi Racing, just suspended the driver without pay while it investigates the situation. “We are extremely disappointed by what Kyle said last night during an iRacing Event,” the team said in a statement … calling Larson’s comments “offensive and unacceptable.”“As of this moment we are suspending Kyle without pay while we work through this situation with all appropriate parties.”7:25 AM PT — A rep for NASCAR says “NASCAR is aware of insensitive language used by a driver during an iRacing event on Sunday, and is currently gathering more information.”
