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Daniel Suárez

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.

 

Personal Information

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

 

Player Stats

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