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NASCAR's Daniel Dye Suspended for Mocking IndyCar Driver

4/9/2026

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NASCAR driver Daniel Dye was suspended on April 9, 2026, for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas.
Dye mimicked Malukas' voice and implied his sexuality, drawing immediate backlash.
He apologized, calling the remarks careless and expressing regret for offending anyone.
This is Dye's second suspension, after a 2021 felony battery penalty.
Dye remains with Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Truck Series, with limited success this season.

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NASCAR driver Daniel Dye was suspended on April 9, 2026, for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas.
Dye mimicked Malukas' voice and implied his sexuality, drawing immediate backlash.
He apologized, calling the remarks careless and expressing regret for offending anyone.
This is Dye's second suspension, after a 2021 felony battery penalty.
Dye remains with Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Truck Series, with limited success this season.