Daniel Suarez, the only Mexican driver in the Cup Series, is attracting attention in Mexico City this weekend as he competes at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. His performance in the No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Team Chevrolet is drawing significant media coverage.
Should Suarez win the race on Sunday, it would mark a significant milestone in his racing career. Suarez himself describes the experience as exceeding all expectations, feeling blessed and grateful for the opportunity.
With legions of fans following him around the track for photos and autographs, Suarez appreciates the enthusiastic support, likening his excitement to that of a kid on Christmas.
Suarez emphasizes the importance of diversifying NASCAR and hopes his success will inspire more Latinos to pursue opportunities within the sport, highlighting the need for greater representation.
Having recently acquired dual citizenship in Mexico and the United States, Suarez sees his presence in NASCAR as a catalyst for promoting diversity and inclusivity in the racing community.