Interview with Daniel Suárez: NASCAR Racing, Milestones, and Life Beyond the Track

Today I had the chance to catch up with Daniel Suárez, driver of the No. 99 Trackhouse Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series, and our conversation was every bit as engaging as his racing career. We talked about everything from his life away from the track to unforgettable moments with fans, his historic win in Mexico City, and his strategy for navigating the chaos of Daytona this weekend.

Career Highlights & Stats

2025: Won the Chilango 150 in Mexico City (Xfinity Series) from last place in a backup car
2025: One top-five (2nd at Las Vegas) and five top-10s so far this season
2024: Captured his second career Cup Series win at Atlanta in a thrilling .003-second photo finish over Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch, one of the closest margins in NASCAR history
2024: Four top-fives, nine top-10s, and his first career top-10 at the Daytona 500
2022: Made history as the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race, winning at Sonoma Raceway
2016: NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion—the first foreign-born driver and first Drive for Diversity graduate to earn a NASCAR national series title
2015: Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year

Off the Track

Daniel continues to add to his personal story as well:

In 2024, he married Julia Piquet in Brazil.
In 2023, he passed his U.S. Citizenship test and became a dual citizen of Mexico and the United States.
He currently resides in Huntersville, North Carolina, where he balances racing with life as a husband and hobbyist.

From his grassroots beginnings in Mexico to breaking barriers in NASCAR and becoming a fan favorite with Trackhouse Racing, Daniel Suárez’s journey is one of passion, perseverance, and pride. Whether he’s chasing wins on the biggest stages in motorsports or chasing adventure off the track, Suárez continues to inspire fans around the world.

As Daytona approaches, one thing is certain—Daniel is ready to write the next chapter in his story, and fans everywhere will be watching.