Daniel Dye during qualifying at Talladega – Motorsport America Photo
NASCAR Wire Reports – Daniel Dye has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR after insensitive comments made during a recent livestream, officials announced Tuesday evening.
Dye, driver of the No. 10 Kaulig Racing Ram in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, was penalized under Section 4.3.C in the NASCAR Rule Book, which states in part, “NASCAR Members shall not make … a public statement or communication that criticizes, ridicules, or otherwise disparages another person based upon that person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, or handicapping condition.”
Dye was discussing his experience around NTT IndyCar Series driver David Malukas while opening trading cards on a recent livestream, during which the 22-year-old Dye used language that officials deemed unacceptable, resulting in Tuesday’s suspension. Dye must complete sensitivity training before he may return to competition.
Kaulig Racing also announced in a statement that the team has suspended Dye effective immediately “after becoming aware (Tuesday) of comments he made on social media.”
Dye apologized in a statement posted to his social media Tuesday evening, adding in part: “I didn’t think enough before I spoke, and I in no way meant any harm. I know that intention does not erase impact and I need to do better.”
Dye has made 49 starts in the Truck Series since 2023 with two top fives, 10 top 10s and one pole position in that time. The Florida native competed full-time in the series in 2023 and 2024 before moving to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with Kaulig for a full season in 2025.
Dye currently sits 13th in the Truck Series standings, 88 points behind series leader Chandler Smith.