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NASCAR Truck Series driver Daniel Dye won't be behind the wheel after homophobic remarks.
Daniel Dye comments, explained: Why NASCAR Truck driver was suspended for homophobic remarks originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Days after controversial comments made on a livestream, a NASCAR Truck Series driver has been suspended.
Daniel Dye was suspended Tuesday for remarks he made while opening trading cards with friends, comments he has since apologized for making. Dye mocked an IndyCar driver in a way many found homophobic, leading to backlash on social media. The punishment marks the second time Dye has been suspended during his racing career.
Here are more details on Dye, his comments and his history of controversy. MORE: Updated NASCAR points standings for 2026 Who is Daniel Dye? Dye is a 22-year-old driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Dye has also competed in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, racing a combined 97 times between the two series. Dye drives the No. 10 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing in the Truck Series and has 10 top-10 finishes in 49 Truck Series races, though he has yet to win one.