NASCAR driver Daniel Dye has upgraded with a new deal after resigning from his former team following a series suspension
Daniel Dye returns this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. It will be his first race since NASCAR as well as his former team, Kaulig Racing issued a suspension in March.
NASCAR driver suspended after comments on INDYCAR driver
The 22-year-old was suspended after making comments about IndyCar driver David Malukas. The comments were made during a live-stream video which can be seen in the link above.
Dye stated, “I want to first apologize to David Malukas. I recently went on a live stream with some friends and made some careless comments.”
At the time, Dye was racing full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series with Kaulig Racing. He was also racing part-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series with AM Racing
Just a few weeks later, NASCAR lifted the suspension. However, Dye elected to turn in his resignation from Kaulig Racing.
Daniel Dye resigns from NASCAR team after his suspension is lifted
Daniel Dye set for NASCAR Cup Series debut
Now, Dye has a new deal. He’s set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut driving the No. 78 machine.
Live Fast Motorsports has announced that Dye has been signed for four races in 2026. His first will be this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
2026 Schedule with Live Fast:
April 25, 2026
Talladega Superspeedway
June 14, 2026
Pocono Raceway
August 29, 2025
Daytona International Speedway
October 25, 2026
Talladega Superspeedway
Live Fast Motorsports is owned by B.J. McLeod. They are based out of Mooresville, North Carolina.
