Daniel Dye is an American professional stock‑car racing driver known for competing in NASCAR’s national series. Born on December 4, 2003, in Daytona Beach, Florida, he has risen through the ranks of short‑track and late‑model racing to become a full‑time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver.
Before fame
Before entering NASCAR’s top development series, Dye began his racing career at New Smyrna Speedway in quarter‑midgets, gradually moving into late‑model competition. He broke through in the ARCA Menards Series East, finishing second in the 2021 points standings and earning ARCA Rookie of the Year honors. He also scored his first ARCA Menards Series win at Berlin Raceway, establishing himself as a promising young talent on both short tracks and superspeedways.
Trivia
Daniel Dye is a young NASCAR driver who won his first ARCA race at Berlin and earned ARCA Rookie of the Year in 2021. He later raced full‑time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and moved up to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, but was indefinitely suspended in March 2026 after making homophobic remarks in a live stream.
Family life
Daniel comes from a motorsports‑connected family in Daytona Beach; his father, Randy Dye, is a businessman and owner of local auto dealerships. Growing up, Daniel was immersed in the local racing scene, with family support playing a key role in his early development behind the wheel.