"While opening packs of sports cards on the Whatnot video streaming platform, another person said that Malukas 'plays for the other team' (a euphemism for being gay). Dye then used a lispy, high-pitched voice to imitate Malukas, saying, 'It's like 'Oh my gosh, we race Indianapolis. Love Indianapolis and Roger Penske, I love Roger, love you Roger!' He later referred to his imitation as a 'David Malukas gay voice.'"
"Dye's actions violated NASCAR rules prohibiting members from criticizing, ridiculing, or otherwise disparaging 'another person based upon that person's race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, or handicapping condition.'"
"NASCAR said Dye must complete sensitivity training before he may return to competition. Dye has since apologized, saying he meant no offense and adding, 'I should hold myself to a higher standard.'"
NASCAR and Kaulig Racing indefinitely suspended driver Daniel Dye for homophobic comments made during a Whatnot livestream. While opening sports cards, Dye mocked fellow racer David Malukas by using a stereotypical voice and insinuating he was gay, despite Malukas never publicly identifying as LGBTQ+. Dye's actions violated NASCAR rules prohibiting disparagement based on sexual orientation and other protected characteristics. The 22-year-old subsequently apologized on social media, stating he chose his words poorly and understood why people were upset. NASCAR mandated sensitivity training as a condition for Dye's return to racing competition.
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