Earlier this month, NASCAR driver Daniel Dye mocked INDYCAR driver David Malukas. NASCAR issued a suspension and his team, Kaulig Racing also issued a suspension.
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On Tuesday, that NASCAR suspension was lifted. However, Daniel Dye has elected to resign from Kaulig Racing. He’ll no longer drive the No. 10 entry in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Kaulig Racing has accepted his resignation. They have signed Corey LaJoie to drive the No. 10 truck beginning this weekend at Rockingham Raceway.
Hear from Daniel Dye, Kaulig Racing and Corey LaJoie below.
Daniel Dye resigns
“I’m incredibly thankful for my time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and for the chance to compete with Kaulig Racing alongside some of the most passionate fans in motorsports,” Daniel Dye opened in a statement.
“At this time, I am stepping away from that role.”
“NASCAR has played a meaningful role in my development, and I don;t take that opportunity lightly.”
“After a lot of 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.”
“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 it focused on the real goal more than ever.”
Kaulig Racing comments on Daniel Dye’s resignation
“Kaulig Racing has accepted Daniel Dye’s resignation, and we wish him great success in the pursuit of his personal and professional goals.”
Dye has raced for Kaulig Racing since 2024. 2025 was his first full-time season in the NCTS.
Corey LaJoie comments as he returns to full-time racing
“The last couple months I’ve missed the grind of working towards a goal of success on track,” Corey LaJoie stated.
“There’s certainly a lot of work ahead of us getting our Ram trucks to a place where we compete for wins but with the people in the Kaulig Racing building, I believe we will get there.”
“I really appreciate the confidence Kaulig Racing and Ram have in me. I have been a part of building a couple teams from the ground up and getting success and I will bring that experience to help Kaulig get to their potential on a quicker path. I love what Kaulig and Ram are doing to promote the Truck series and the sport.”
He concluded, “It will be a fun challenge to be a part of.”
LaJoie formerly raced full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series as recently as the 2024 season. He made his first start with Kaulig Racing last weekend at Darlington Raceway, finishing 21st.
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Chris Rice comments
“We selected Corey because of his extensive experience in just about every series in NASCAR and how well he worked with our organization at Darlington when he drove the No. 25,” said Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing.
“He brings the skill, maturity and work ethic we need to get our Ram program where it needs to be. We think he’ll help us speed that development and battle for checkered flags.”
Rice added, “We’re confident he’s the right driver to help us.”
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