Daniel Dye of Kaulig Racing has received the 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year award, in recognition of his significant efforts advancing the Kaulig Racing mental health initiative. The honor comes with a $60,000 donation to his nonprofit, Race to Stop Suicide, acknowledging his work to promote mental health awareness across the nation.
Dye established Race to Stop Suicide following the personal loss of his cousin, transforming his grief into a widespread mission that now reaches communities through school programs, church visits, and public speaking events. With its momentum growing nationally, the organization associates its efforts closely with motorsports, reinforcing its message during May’s Mental Health Awareness Month and September’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month through specially designed car paint schemes on Dye’s vehicles in competition.
Comcast has lauded Dye for initiating what they described as “a movement that’s changing lives”. In addition to Dye’s recognition, two other finalists tied to the community champion award will each receive a $30,000 donation, directed to the charities they select.
Reflecting on the award, Daniel Dye commented,
“I’m super proud that this mission is getting talked about more. It means a lot to me, to my family, and to our communities. Being named the Comcast Community Champion is a big deal, and the fact that we’re able to raise more awareness is really what it’s all about. This isn’t a race you can ever truly win, but we’re doing everything we can to run up front and be leaders in this mission.”
– Daniel Dye, Driver
This accomplishment comes as Dye, at just 21 years old, concludes his season in the No.10 Chevrolet, securing 20th place in the overall standings with eight top-10 finishes out of 33 starts. His ongoing efforts keep mental health issues at the forefront within the motorsport environment and beyond, impacting fans and fellow drivers alike.
Kaulig Racing Adjusts Strategy Following Xfinity Series Announcement
Kaulig Racing recently announced the decision to pause its participation in the Xfinity Series, after both Christian Eckes and Daniel Dye finished outside the top ten and missed the playoffs for the season. The team, which previously celebrated back-to-back championships in 2021 and 2022, also parted ways with driver Josh Williams midway through the 2025 campaign.
Team president Chris Rice discussed the shift in direction on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio:
“The Xfinity Series is where we were born and raised. We have made a choice that we need to focus really hard on our [Truck Series] program and our [Cup Series] program to push it forward. So, you guys will see us back in [the] Xfinity Series in the coming years, but we gotta pause it for a little bit,”
he said. – Chris Rice, Kaulig Racing President
During this transition, Kaulig Racing has joined forces with RAM for its Truck Series, marking a unique situation as the team now operates with two different original equipment manufacturers under one banner. The Truck Series division, reflecting Kaulig’s renewed focus, features five full-time entries, with confirmed drivers including Brenden Queen, Justin Haley, and Daniel Dye. Notably, Justin Haley’s addition comes after his recent departure from Spire Motorsports, making room for Daniel Suarez.
Kaulig Racing’s evolving approach and the continued dedication of drivers like Daniel Dye are setting a tone of resilience and adaptation in the face of industry changes. The Kaulig Racing mental health initiative’s national impact, alongside the team’s sporting achievements and strategic changes, will likely shape both the NASCAR community and broader conversations about mental health in sports.
