In 2016, Surez's car number in the Xfinity Series was switched to No. [27] In addition, Surez brought in Arris to sponsor the team. Trackhouse Racing's Daniel Suarez . 32 Chevrolet SS, and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series East, driving the No. Updated after 2022 Monterrey2 (November 27, 2022), Mexico Series champions are invited to the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown (now the University of Northwestern Ohio Battle at the Beach). The young Mexican Nascar driver, Federico "Fico" Gutierrezpassed away on Sunday, January 29 at the age of 17 due to a accident automobile, informed the specialized portal Motorsport. "I want be successful but [I also want to] make a path for more Latinos," Suarez said . He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. Miller "loves" KTM MotoGP challenge after 'uncomfortable' Ducati spell, Miller "loves" KTM MotoGP challenge after 'uncomfortable' Ducati spell 30 Ford Fusion for Rette Jones Racing. For the 2021 season, Surez joined the No. To date, three women have started a NCS race. D. S.: We have to keep showing everyone they are welcome and show them a good time with things to do before and after the race.. These Are the Best Mexican NASCAR Drivers of All Time, Michigan State Spartans vs Washington Huskies Predictions, Picks, Odds, and NCAA Football Betting Preview | Sept 17, 2022, Missouri State Bears vs Arkansas Razorbacks Predictions, Picks, Odds, and NCAA Football Betting Preview | Sep 17 2022. A post shared by Max Gutierrez (@maxgutierrezmx). ", "I'll take it. [9] Surez won his second Xfinity Series race during the Round of 12 in the Chase at Dover in October. He is the face of and focal point of an industry-wide initiative that began in 2019, Daniel's Amigos, to drive awareness and grow the Hispanic and Latino fan base in the sport of NASCAR.Portada talked to Suarez about how he reaches out to the Hispanic sports fan. Carlos Contreras. 99 Trackhouse Racing Team Chevrolet to the checkered flag. Surez, however, struggled to stay consistent throughout the season with three top-fives and nine top-10 finishes. "We had NASCAR racing in Mexico City with seven or eight Mexican drivers in the field . 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing. Coca-Cola and Trackhouse designed the paint scheme and it was one of the best I have ever seen. Following North American short-track racing trends to cut costs and unify rules among different tours, NASCAR is considering changes to the Canadian Tire and Corona Series where the two series adopt the Busch rules as to allow the competitors to use the same cars in NASCAR Busch Series races. [28] During qualifying for the 2019 TicketGuardian 500 at Phoenix, Surez had an on-track incident with Michael McDowell, which resulted in a fight on pit road. Portada talked to Suarez about how he reaches out to the Hispanic sports fan. David Martnez (athlete) (born 1967), retired discus thrower from Spain Surez finished the season 5th in points. Stats. ), * Season still in progress 1 Ineligible for series points, This article is about the Mexican racing driver. This is a list of NASCAR drivers who live in Latin-American countries or are Hispanic and Latino Americans that have raced in one of . He and Juan Pablo Montoya are the only two drivers born in Latin-American countries to win in the Cup Series. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Maximiliano Gutirrez is a Mexican professional racing driver who competes part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, driving the No. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. This historic racecar drivers from Mexico list can help answer the questions "Who are some Mexican racecar drivers of note?" Non-active drivers from Latin-American countries, Non-active drivers from territories of the United States, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Hispanic_NASCAR_drivers&oldid=1143597255, This page was last edited on 8 March 2023, at 18:58. Required fields are marked *. He scored his first victory in the series at Columbus Motor Speedway,[2] also recorded six top-5 and nine top-ten finishes on his way to third in the championship standings. Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. We had a Mariachi Band and gave away a lot of prizes. On October 9, 2018, Rogers returned to replace Graves as Surez's crew chief. A native of Monterrey in Nuevo Len, Surez began his racing career in karting in 2002. The NASCAR company was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1948 and his son, Jim France, has been CEO since August 2018. Statistics current as of December 31, 2021. [49], (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Adrin Fernndez Mier (born April 20, 1963) is a Mexican retired racing driver and co-owner of the Fernandez Racing team. Shane Van Gisbergen Unbelievably Wins In Sandown. Max's Truck Series team AM Racing released their own statement mourning the devastating loss of Federico. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Nascar Mexico president Jimmy Morales gave his own emotional tribute to 'Fico' in the wake of the tragic news. Brother Max Gutierrez competes in the premiere Mexico Nascar Series and has also driven in Nascar events in the United States. But Baku is Sergio Perez's track, and it has been ever since it joined the Formula 1 calendar. Discover more NASCAR Latino videos below. During the 2021 season, Surez scored Trackhouse's first top five with a fourth place finish at the Bristol dirt race. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Alex Garca (racing driver, born 2003) Juan Pablo Garca (racing driver) Rubn Garca Jr. (racing driver) Jorge Garciarce; Jos Garfias; Josele Garza; Memo Gidley; Jorge Goeters; Javier Gonzlez (racing driver) Juan Manuel Gonzlez (racing driver) Roberto Gonzlez (racing driver) Carlos Guerrero (racing driver) Esteban Gutirrez My family, they never gave up on me," Surez said in an interview with the Associated Press. [2] Surez was also named to NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program during the 2013 season. D. S.: The fans are the best part of racing. [45], Surez resides in Huntersville, North Carolina. 96 driving for Gaunt Brothers Racing, then moved to the No. The accident was said to have occurred near Valle de Bravo, west of Mexico City, on Sunday when the brothers collided with another vehicle. His win is a boost for NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program, which is designed to develop and train female and minority drivers on and off the track. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Mexican NASCAR driver Daniel Surez No. Overall, Australian Marcos Ambrose is the most successful foreign-born driver, in terms of wins, in NASCAR history, having won 7 times overall (2x in Cup, 5x in Xfinity). With the Hispanic population growing in the country, do you sense a growing interest in NASCAR from Hispanics, and does it excite you to be someone those Hispanics can look up to and support? Edwin Flores reports and produces for NBC Latino and is based in Anaheim, California. 99 car, with Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra, of Santa Rosa, at Daniels Amigos, before the start of the. Daniel Suarez, one of the most liked drivers in NASCAR, made history on Sunday at the Sonoma road course, becoming the first Mexican to win a NASCAR Cup Series race. "Coming from Mexico, not knowing the language, trying to find an opportunity, having goals, just trying to find that dream or trying to make that dream happen. [29] Despite showing signs of improvement in performance, Surez failed to make the 2019 playoffs after finishing 11th after an on-track incident with Matt Tifft that caused a caution at Indianapolis. He was then promoted to NASCAR's highest level. [20] After the announcement, Camping World owner Marcus Lemonis tweeted his intention to sponsor Surez, which took place at Talladega's Alabama 500. AM Racing extends our sincerest condolences to the Gutierrez family on their loss of their son, Federico," the statement read. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. On June 11, Suarez also became the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR national series race when he claimed the checkered flag at the Xfinity Series race at Michigan. Scott Riggs, Cody Ware, Kevin O'Connell all of them only made one start in PEAK Mexico Series but also had run in both series. From Daniels Amigos to sustainability issues to the whole Coke Family of Drivers. 2010 G. Quiroga Hopefully, the success that we have had, that were having, can fuel them as well to continue to push in whatever they want to do [whether] that is racing, mechanic, engineering, business, whatever that may be to continue to fuel them to know that they can do it. [39] In February 2022, Surez and Trackhouse expanded a sponsorship deal with Freeway Insurance, granting the company primary sponsorship rights for five events throughout the 2022 NASCAR Cup series. 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[2] At the same time, he participated in 7 races of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.[2]. Suarez races with the Mexican flag on his helmet and is proud to represent his roots in a sport considered quintessentially American. The Telcel team is the most successful with four drivers' championships. Fico was accompanied by his brother while the accident occurred. 19 crew chief; Rogers to replace him", "Daniel Suarez trying to find his place in Silly Season", "Martin Truex Jr., Cole Pearn to join Joe Gibbs Racing in 2019", "Daniel Suarez joins Stewart-Haas Racing, will drive No. Two-time NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Busch apologizes after he was arrested and detained for bringing a handgun into Mexico while vacationing in January with his wife. For for the professional baseball series, see, University of Northwestern Ohio Battle at the Beach, "OCESA y SELCA presentan su nuevo serial como "Desafo Corona 2004", "El Desafo Corona ser en 2007 Nascar-Mxico", "La Temporada 2012 Ser NASCAR Toyota Series", "NASCAR returns to Mexico for 2017 with new sponsor PEAK", "Inauguran con gran xito Autdromo Chiapas; ms de 20 mil aficionados en la 13a. NASCAR hopes Daniel Surez's historic win marks turning point in diversity drive. Hispanic drivers have a storied history of competing in NASCAR, dating back to Mexican legend Pedro Rodriguez competing in six Cup Series races between 1959 and 1971. 2014 A. Caldern He was cheered by his fan club, known as "Daniel's Amigos," whose members were all wearing red T-shirts in support. Coca-Cola Racing's Daniel Suarez is the sole Mexican-born driver currently on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit. 2008 A. Prez This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Good young man with talent @JoeGibbsRacing", "NASCAR starting lineup at Pocono: Daniel Suarez will start on pole after 13 drivers fail post-qualifying inspections", "Graves out as No. Invitees included Las Vegas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce leaders, local Hispanic College leaders, and students from the Nevada SLAM school, a sports leadership-focused charter school. (Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times) About four hours before Sunday's NASCAR Cup series race at Sonoma Raceway, on the edge of Northern California's wine country, Daniel Surez followed a mariachi band onto a raised platform in front of about 350 people wearing red T-shirts that identified them as . We are struck by the deepest and immense sadness for the death of Fico, he said. Shortly before the Martinsville race, Surez's crew chief, Rogers, took an indefinite leave of absence. 22 and No. The following slide show highlights Hispanic drivers from the Americas in motorsports. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onCars and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. [18] Later in the summer, Surez earned a series of four consecutive finishes of seventh or better, including a third-place finish at Watkins Glen and a Stage 2 winner over stage leader Martin Truex Jr.[19].