Jouffreau, the reigning EuroNASCAR 2 sequence champion, was accused of directing a racial slur in the direction of a fellow sim racer on the web broadcasting platform Twitch.
On Tuesday, the 20-year-old native of Blaye, France, was positioned underneath a two-year probation interval via the conclusion of the 2025 NASCAR Whelen Euro Sequence season.
Jouffreau additionally acquired an 800€ tremendous that should be paid instantly and the Frenchman will take part in a sensitivity assembly at Autodromo di Vallelunga earlier than the beginning of this weekend’s NASCAR GP Italy.
“For the reason that very starting, EuroNASCAR has featured range and inclusivity among the many high priorities within the sequence,” stated EuroNASCAR President and CEO Jerome Galpin.
“We provide drivers from everywhere in the world an open and welcoming surroundings, mixing many alternative cultures in a method that makes everybody really feel at house. Subsequently, we don’t settle for such language in any kind from anybody concerned within the sequence.”
In social media posts after the incident, Jouffreau instantly took accountability for the incident and stated he would settle for no matter penalty was issued.
Jouffreau joined RDV Competitors earlier than the beginning of final season, competing in EuroNASCAR 2 and part-time in EuroNASCAR Professional. With three wins, 11 top-five and 12 top-10 leads to 12 races, he clinched the EuroNASCAR 2 championship on the Finals at Circuit Zolder in Belgium.
Jouffreau moved full-time to the EuroNASCAR Professional division this season with RDV Competitors and completed second and sixteenth in his first two races at Valencia.
In April 2020, NASCAR Cup driver Kyle Larson was fired by Chip Ganassi Racing and suspended by NASCAR after utilizing a racial slur throughout an iRacing occasion. By October 2020, NASCAR had spelled out a plan for Larson’s eventual reinstatement, which he accomplished.
Larson was ultimately employed by Hendrick Motorsports and gained the 2021 Cup championship and has loved a remarkably profitable profession since.
Final season, Cup rookie Noah Gragson was suspended after he appreciated a racially insensitive meme on Instagram. He has since returned to the sequence and competes for Stewart-Haas Racing.
