Daniel Dye entered the weekend with a multi‑year agreement to race full‑time for Jordan Anderson Racing in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, a deal that also placed him behind the wheel of a Live Fast Motorsports entry in the NASCAR Cup Series.
A chaotic climax at Daytona
The race unfolded into a multi‑car pileup on the backstretch, where Kyle Larson had already spun out of control. As the field jostled for position, Dye’s car made contact with Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet, sending the latter into a spin. In the confusion, Dye’s vehicle briefly rode atop Larson’s, grazing the window net before settling back on the track.
Larson later confirmed he was hit in the window net during the incident, and despite the damage he finished last on the lead lap in 31st place. Dye, though caught up in the chaos, managed to keep his car running to the finish, crossing the line in 29th and avoiding a DNF.
The incident occurred against a backdrop of safety progress; NASCAR reported no rollovers across the Next Gen era races at Daytona in 2026, underscoring the series’ advances in chassis design. Dye’s four‑race Cup Series tenure with Live Fast Motorsports produced mixed results, with finishes of 24th, 29th, 38th and 29th, reflecting both the challenges and the resilience of a driver navigating a steep learning curve.