New Headline: Daniel Dye's Harsh Tweet Yields 10-Day NASCAR Ban

NASCAR has suspended driver Daniel Dye indefinitely for a homophobic comment made toward IndyCar driver David Malukas, NASCAR officials announced Tuesday evening . Dye, who drives the No. 10 Kaulig Racing Ram in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, was opening trading cards on his stream when he began mocking Malukas for interaction they had during the joint weekend IndyCar and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series had in St.

Petersburg, Florida, earlier this month. Dye imitated a high-pitched voice, meant to represent Malukas, before saying, "As soon as I start doing a David Malukas gay voice, I get a gold, so let's keep it going. " pic.

twitter. com/ZJSvK2lgX0 — mario (@LostSchemes) March 17, 2026 Dye 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 has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Kaulig Racing. The 22-year-old Dye apologized to Malukas, a 24-year-old who frequently posts pictures on social media with his girlfriend, in an online statement, saying, "I chose my words poorly, and I understand why it upset people.