"I chose my words poorly, and I understand why it upset people. I'm sorry to anyone who was offended. That's not how I want to represent myself. I have some close friends in the LGBTQ+ community who I would never want to feel less of themselves because of what I said, and that's exactly why I should hold myself to a higher standard."
"In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices, including mimicking Malukas' voice, that made implications about Malukas' sexuality. Dye is a Truck Series driver for Kaulig Racing, which also suspended him. NASCAR ordered Dye to undergo sensitivity training."
NASCAR Truck Series driver Daniel Dye faced suspension from both NASCAR and his team Kaulig Racing for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas during a livestream. In the video, Dye used mimicked voices making implications about Malukas' sexuality. Dye apologized on social media, acknowledging his careless comments and stating he should hold himself to a higher standard, particularly given his close friends in the LGBTQ+ community. This marks Dye's second major penalty; he was previously indefinitely suspended by ARCA at age 18 for felony battery charges that were later reduced to a misdemeanor. NASCAR mandated sensitivity training for Dye as part of his suspension.
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