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NASCAR's Daniel Dye Suspended for Offensive Remarks, Undergoes Training

3/18/2026

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NASCAR driver Daniel Dye was indefinitely suspended after a livestream in which he mocked IndyCar driver David Malukas with a 'David Malukas gay voice'.
NASCAR and Kaulig Racing announced the suspension and ordered Dye to undergo sensitivity training.
Dye apologized publicly, calling his remarks careless and saying he regrets offending others, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.
This is Dye's second suspension, with a prior penalty in 2019 for felony battery.

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NASCAR driver Daniel Dye was indefinitely suspended after a livestream in which he mocked IndyCar driver David Malukas with a 'David Malukas gay voice'.
NASCAR and Kaulig Racing announced the suspension and ordered Dye to undergo sensitivity training.
Dye apologized publicly, calling his remarks careless and saying he regrets offending others, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.
This is Dye's second suspension, with a prior penalty in 2019 for felony battery.