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Car Number#7
TeamSpire Motorsports
ManufacturerChevrolet
NationalityMexican
BornJanuary 7, 1992 - Monterrey, Mexico
Age34

2026 Season Stats

Points Pos.
19th
Points
140
Wins
0
Top 10s
2

Career Stats

3
Cup Wins
1x
Xfinity Champ
300+
Cup Starts

Biography

Daniel Suarez made history as the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race and the first to win the Xfinity Series championship. From Monterrey, Mexico, Suarez came to the United States through NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program, proving that talent transcends borders. His journey from Mexico to a Cup race winner is one of the most inspiring stories in modern NASCAR.

After winning the 2016 Xfinity championship with Joe Gibbs Racing, Suarez moved to the Cup Series where he drove for JGR, Stewart-Haas Racing, and Trackhouse Racing before joining Spire Motorsports. His breakthrough Cup win came at Sonoma in 2022, sending a powerful message to Latino racing fans worldwide. He has since added additional Cup victories to his resume.

Suarez brings a significant international fanbase to NASCAR and has been instrumental in the sport's efforts to expand into Latin America. His bilingual personality, warm demeanor, and genuine love for the sport make him one of NASCAR's best ambassadors. At 34, he continues to compete at a high level while representing an important demographic for the sport's growth.

Interesting Facts

  • First Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race
  • First Mexican-born Xfinity Series champion in 2016
  • Came to the US through NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program
  • From Monterrey, Mexico - one of the few international drivers in the Cup field
  • Fluent in English and Spanish, serving as an ambassador for NASCAR in Latin America

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