Larson returns to racing at ‘World of Outlaws’ in Knoxville, Iowa

In this July 27, 2019, file photo, Kyle Larson climbs into his car for a practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Long Pond, Pa. Kyle Larson was fired Tuesday, April 14, 2020, by Chip Ganassi Racing, a day after nearly every one of his sponsors dropped the star driver for using a racial slur during a live stream of a virtual race. Larson, in his seventh Cup season with Ganassi and considered the top free agent in NASCAR mere weeks ago, is now stunningly out of a job in what could ultimately be an eight-figure blunder by the star. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)(Associated Press)

By James Barrickman

Updated: May 6, 2020 at 4:43 PM CDT

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OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Former NASCAR driver, Kyle Larson, will make his first return to the track this weekend at Knoxville Speedway in Iowa.

Larson was suspended from NASCAR for using a racial slur during an online event after racing was shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak. He was then fired from his team, Chip Gnassi Racing. NASCAR ordered Larson to take sensitivity training in order to lift his suspension.

Larson is making his first appearance on a racetrack since the incident, at a ‘World of Outlaws’ sprint car event this weekend in Knoxville, Iowa. ‘World of Outlaws’ officials said Tuesday that Larson met all their requirements for sensitivity training.

The race gets underway Friday, May 8. Retired NASCAR driver, Kasey Kahne, will also be competing.