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NASCAR's Daniel Dye Suspended for Mocking IndyCar Driver

4/18/2026

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NASCAR driver Daniel Dye was suspended on April 18, 2026 for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas during a livestream, including mimicking Malukas' voice and implying about his sexuality.
Dye apologized, calling the remarks careless and saying he regrets offending anyone, especially the LGBTQ+ community.
This is Dye's second suspension after a prior ARCA penalty for felony battery.
He drives for Kaulig Racing in the Truck Series, with limited season success.

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NASCAR driver Daniel Dye was suspended on April 18, 2026 for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas during a livestream, including mimicking Malukas' voice and implying about his sexuality.
Dye apologized, calling the remarks careless and saying he regrets offending anyone, especially the LGBTQ+ community.
This is Dye's second suspension after a prior ARCA penalty for felony battery.
He drives for Kaulig Racing in the Truck Series, with limited season success.