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NASCAR driver Kyle Larson When he gets back on track in 2021 he will have a new team – signed with Hendrick Motorsports 6 months after his infamous N-word event.
28-year-old driver Was fired During his virtual race back in April he threw N-Word after his old team, Chip Ganasi Racing, and many wondered if he would race again.
But Hendrik Motorsports announced Wednesday that they have signed Larsen to a multi-year contract to drive the # 5 car in 2021.
As we noted earlier, NASCAR initially suspended Larson Event – But announced later It was replanted And eligible to race again from January 1, 2021.
“Hendrik Motorsports is a championship organization that has set a high bar for performance and for how its drivers represent the team and its partners.” Larsen said in a statement.
“My goal is to win the race, to be a great teammate, to continue my personal efforts for development and to hold myself to that high standard on a personal and professional basis.”
Larson says he knows there is a high bar for him to succeed both on and off the track. He also says team owner Rick Hendrick He was one of the few who stayed with them after the racial incident.
“Mr. Hendrik is one of those people who extended his hand over the last few months. Our initial conversation was not about racing. He cares about me as a person and wants to see me succeed even more than driving.”
“I can’t say in words that I am grateful for the commitment, trust and confidence of Hendrick Motorsports.”
As part of it, Rick Hendrick says Kyle “is definitely one of the most talented race car drivers in the world.”
“More importantly, I’m confident he understands our expectations and will be a tremendous ambassador for our team, our partners and NASCAR.”
“Kyle and I have talked a lot leading up to today’s announcement. I am confident about what is in her heart and her desire to be a champion in all aspects of her life and career.”
