Quick Summary
- Born: Jan 7, 1992, Monterrey, Nuevo León
- 2026 team: Spire Motorsports, No. 7 Chevrolet. He’s the No. 11 seed in the 2026 Cup Series Chase
- Cup wins: 3: Sonoma (2022), Atlanta (2024) and the Coca-Cola 600 (2026)
- Title: 2016 Xfinity Series champion, the first foreign-born champion of a NASCAR national series
- Roots: NASCAR Mexico Series 2009–2014 with 11 wins; 2010 Rookie of the Year
Daniel Suárez is the only Mexican driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race. He learned his craft in the NASCAR Mexico Series, moved to the US through NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program, won the 2016 Xfinity title, and has since won three Cup races. The latest was the rain-shortened 2026 Coca-Cola 600, Spire Motorsports’ first win at a track that isn’t a superspeedway.
Career Highlights
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2010 | NASCAR Mexico Series Rookie of the Year |
| 2016 | Xfinity Series champion |
| 2022 | First Cup win, at Sonoma |
| 2024 | Cup win at Atlanta; won the NASCAR Mexico Series race at the LA Coliseum |
| 2026 | Won the Coca-Cola 600 and made the Cup Series Chase with Spire Motorsports |
Suárez also won the NASCAR Xfinity race in Mexico City in June 2025. See the history of NASCAR racing in Mexico.
FAQ
How many NASCAR Cup races has Daniel Suárez won?
Three: Sonoma in 2022, Atlanta in 2024 and the Coca-Cola 600 in 2026.
What team does Daniel Suárez drive for in 2026?
Spire Motorsports, in the No. 7 Chevrolet.
Is Daniel Suárez the first Mexican NASCAR champion?
He won the 2016 Xfinity Series title, the first championship in a NASCAR national series by a foreign-born driver.
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Sources: NASCAR.com – Suárez in the 2026 Chase · NASCAR.com – Spire signs Suárez · Sports Illustrated – Coca-Cola 600 win · NASCAR.com – 2024 LA Coliseum Mexico Series race · Wikipedia – Daniel Suárez. Facts verified September 2026.