Daniel Alejandro Suárez Garza, born January 7, 1992, is a trailblazing Mexican-American NASCAR driver. Competing full-time in the Cup Series for Trackhouse Racing in the No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, he also races part-time in the Xfinity Series. A product of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, Suárez started in Mexico’s NASCAR Toyota Series before rising to prominence in the U.S. as the 2016 Xfinity Series champion with Joe Gibbs Racing, the first foreign-born driver to achieve this feat. Known for his adaptability and relentless drive, Suárez is a cultural icon and a growing force in motorsports.
Full Name: Daniel Alejandro Suárez Garza
Date of Birth: January 7, 1992
Place of Birth: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Nationality: Mexican-American
Current Teams: Trackhouse Racing (NASCAR Cup Series), SS-Green Light Racing and DGM Racing (NASCAR Xfinity Series)
Car Numbers: No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Cup Series), No. 14 and No. 36 Chevrolet Camaros (Xfinity Series)
Key Achievement: 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion
Notable Milestone: First foreign-born driver to win a major NASCAR National Series championship
Early Career: Competed in the NASCAR Toyota Series in Mexico for Telcel Racing
Program Affiliation: Graduate of NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity initiative
Category | Stat | Notes | Significance |
---|---|---|---|
Races | 246+ | Across all NASCAR Cup seasons | Highlights career experience |
Wins | 1 | Sonoma Raceway, 2022 | First Mexican driver to win a Cup Series race |
Top 5 Finishes | 13 | Consistent performance | Indicates competitive edge |
Top 10 Finishes | 42 | Reflects reliability | Strong mid-field competitor |
Poles | 2 | Demonstrates qualifying strength | Starting advantage |
Laps Led | 447+ | Total across Cup Series career | Shows race-leading ability |
DNFs | 15 | Over multiple seasons | Mechanical or race incidents |
Best Points Finish | 10th (2022) | Career-high in Cup standings | Marks best overall performance |
Average Start | 15.4 | Across career | Indicates consistent qualifying |
Average Finish | 17.2 | Reflects race performance | Shows growth opportunities |
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