Daniel Dye has been cleared to race in NASCAR following a suspension for offensive remarks he directed at another driver during a livestream, but he won’t be returning to his team. Dye released a statement saying he is stepping down from the team.
“NASCAR has played a meaningful role in my development, and I don’t take that opportunity lightly. After a lot of honest self-reflection and guidance from mentors I trust, I’ve decided the smartest move for my career is to realign my focus on my long-term objective of becoming a successful driver at the highest level of stock car racing,” he wrote.
“Now that I’m reinstated, I’m optimistic about what the future holds and look forward to working hard at my next opportunity. This sport and its fans mean everything to me, and I can’t wait to get back to is focused on the real goal more than ever.”
“Kaulig Racing has accepted Dye’s resignation, and we wish him great success in the pursuit of his personal and professional goals,” the team said in a social media post.
Dye competed in three races for the team this season in the No. 10 truck and Corey LaJoie has been signed to replace him. LaJoie has made one start for the team this year at Darlington in its rotating Free Agent No. 25 truck.
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