NASCAR 75: No. 57 in a series of 75 stories that helped define the first three quarters of a century of NASCAR.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NASCAR suspended operations on March 13, 2020, still 32 races still left to be run on its schedule.Creative scheduling, races held without fans in the stands allowed NASCAR to complete a full-schedule of 94 races for its three top national touring series during that most unusual year.The 2020 NASCAR season started off like any other. The Daytona 500 was completed in front of a sellout crowd.
Kyle Larson, left, and team owner Chip Gasassi parted ways during the 2020 pandemic over Larson’s misstep in a video game.Chip Ganassi Racing responded by suspending Larson the next morning, while issuing the following statement: "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. 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."Larson did his best to control the damage.
As for NASCAR, the series was back up and running for real on May 17, when the series returned to action at Darlington Raceway. Except this time, things looked a little different. Drivers and team members were to receive daily COVID tests and stay within the “bubble” of restricted access. NASCAR had to run Cup Series races without having a single fan in the stands. Under COVID guidelines at the time, fans were not allowed to attend live sporting events, outside or inside.
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