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Dye must complete sensitivity training to be reinstated by NASCAR.
Daniel Dye has raced in NASCAR's Truck Series and Xfinity Series since 2023. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Sean Gardner via Getty Images NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Daniel Dye has been indefinitely suspended by both NASCAR and his Kaulig Racing team for attempting to mock IndyCar driver David Malukas on a livestream. Dye was opening racing cards on the video and changed his inflections when he was talking before he referred to Malukas.
“As soon I start doing a David Malukas gay voice I get a gold, so let’s keep it going,” Dye said. The comments came after he talked about meeting Malukas and asking a question about the type of tracks where IndyCar raced. [ Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem: Fill out brackets for your shot at $50K ] As the video gained traction on social media on Tuesday, Kaulig said that Dye had been suspended.
He then took to social media himself to issue a statement apologizing for what he did. In his apology, Dye said that he “didn’t think enough before I spoke” and that he “in no way meant any harm. ” “I want to first apologize to David Malukas,” the statement said.
“I recently went on a live stream with some friends and made some careless comments. I chose my words poorly, and I understand why it upset people. I’m sorry to anyone who was offended.