By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
ARCA Racing Series driver Daniel Dye had his suspension lifted by the tour on Friday. He was indefinitely suspended for approximately three weeks.
He was immediately suspended following his arrest in Florida. However, with his suspension lifted, he can compete once again.
Dye was not on the entry list for the Dutch Boy 150 at Kansas Speedway for Saturday’s event. However, according to his website, he is on his way to Kansas to compete in the event.
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He was arrested for a battery charge at the time of his arrest. His arrest came after he allegedly punched a classmate in the groin.
The classmate had to get medical attention as he allegedly suffered a possible ruptured testicle.
Dye was dancing close to the classmate. Witnesses claimed that was “grinding” on the classmate.
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The classmate wanted no part of it. He moved away. That’s when Dye’s anger got the best of him and allegedly punched him below the belt.
He is a driver for the GMS Racing team. His lawyer claimed that when the truth came to the light, Dye will be exonerated.
If convicted, he was facing up to five years in jail. If this was his first offense, he may reach a plea deal with the court to resolve the matter.
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At the time of his arrest, he was second in points.
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