How do partnerships like yours with Coca-Cola Racing help to appeal more to Hispanics? FollowNBC LatinoonFacebook,TwitterandInstagram. How has your partnership with Coca-Cola Racing helped raise your profile as a driver? NASCAR Drivers speak Spanish: Part 5, Tequila. He was cheered by his fan club, known as "Daniel's Amigos," whose members were all wearing red T-shirts in support. 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. He joins Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya as the only Latin American-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race. 'The first of many': Mexican-born NASCAR winner celebrates, makes history Surez scored a pair of seventh-place finishes at Phoenix and Auto Club. [48], In 2019, Surez made a cameo in the movie Stuber. In 2017 and 2018, he moved to the NASCAR Cup Series driving No. 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. Do you look for sponsors that are aligned with your values and mission? Daniel Suarez is the rare Mexican NASCAR Cup Series driver and he is aware of progress in his sport. 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. As the outlet explains, Fico was traveling with his brother Max Gutirrez in an area near Valle de Bravo, when they suffered a crash. Padres rally for two-game Mexican sweep, . Padres rally for two-game Mexican sweep, beat Giants 6-4 - Yahoo Sports By Jordan Bianchi Mar 11 . Surez previously competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series too, where he won the series championship in 2016 with Joe Gibbs Racing, becoming the first non-American to win a major NASCAR National Series championship. . This year marks the 74th anniversary of its founding and, in addition, for Mexicos Independence Day we bring you the best Mexican drivers in NASCAR history. In the first season, only General Motors (through its Pontiac division) and Dodge participated in the series. All other drivers may also attempt to qualify by entering the heat races. What do you look for when considering a sponsorship like Coca-Cola? Meet Daniel Surez, the First Mexican-Born NASCAR Driver to Win Cup Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. The Mexican driver has achieved the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion and the 2017 Monster Energy Open Winner. The 2012 Series champion, along with international counterparts in Canada and Europe, will be invited to participate with an automatically exempt entry in any of the three divisions (Late Model, K&N Pro, Whelen Modified) in the Battle at the Beach, which will be held a week and a half before the series race at Phoenix International Raceway. Do you know who are the best Mexican NASCAR drivers of all time? [44], Surez started the 2023 season with a seventh-place finish at the 2023 Daytona 500. 19. By Edwin Flores. Miguel Cabrera Slid Into Second After Hitting a Home Run Because the Ball Got Lost in the Detroit Snow. List of notable or famous racecar drivers from Mexico, with bios and photos, including the top racecar drivers born in Mexico and even some popular racecar drivers who immigrated to Mexico. Each year, NASCAR has more than 1,500 races at more than 100 tracks in 48 U.S. states, as well as in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. NASCAR hopes Daniel Suarez's historic win drives diversity push - Los 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. NASCAR's Only Latino Driver Makes History In Simple Way - Remezcla Nascar driver Federico Gutierrez, 17, lost his life on Sunday after a vehicle collision in Mexico, while his brother Max, also an up-and-coming driver, sustained injuries from the crash. [24], On September 21, 2018, it was reported that Surez removed all references to Joe Gibbs Racing from his Twitter profile, hinting that he will be out of the team by the end of the 2018 season. Chavez passed away in 1993, but La Causa lives on in the advancements of Hispanic-Americans in all aspects of life. His brother, Federico Gutierrez, 17, made his debut in 2021 via the Truck Mexico Series where he picked up a win and finished 3rd in the season standings. 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He previously drove in the NASCAR Toyota Series in Mexico for Telcel Racing, and in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East for Rev Racing as a member of the Drive for Diversity program. Greatest Mexican Racing Drivers | Famous Racing Drivers from Mexico NASCAR Drivers speak Spanish: Part 3, asking for directions . Surez, however, struggled to stay consistent throughout the season with three top-fives and nine top-10 finishes. WATCH: Teammates Ross Chastain and Daniel Surez Get Into Heated "NASCAR Mxico Series joins the grief of the Gutirrez Family for the departure of our driver and friend Federico . 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. Surez returned to Trackhouse for the 2022 season after the team acquired multiple charters from Chip Ganassi Racing. Mexican NASCAR driver Daniel Surez No. [2] At the same time, he participated in 7 races of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.[2]. He has raced in the A1 Grand Prix and Champ Car Atlantic series. In total, he raced 110 races in the United States with the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the Camping World Truck Series. The No. San Luis Potos is the venue with more races (34, 32 in Autdromo Potosino and 2 in Parque Tangamanga II), NASCAR Mexico had powered the construction of oval tracks in Mxico, Autdromo Potosino was remodeled in 2001, Aguascalientes,[5] Chiapas,[6] Quertaro[7] had new tracks for NASCAR events. He scored a total of 13 championship points. ", All the people wearing red shirts today, those are my people, Surez said in an interview with Insider. [1] He moved to the NASCAR Mexico Series in 2010, driving for Telcel Racing and winning the series' Rookie of the Year title. David Garza Prez (born June 22, 1988) is a Mexican racing driver. [8] He won his first Xfinity Series race at Michigan, by passing Kyle Busch on the last lap, becoming the first Mexican-born driver to win in a NASCAR national touring series. NASCAR hopes Daniel Suarez's historic win drives diversity push - The Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We are struck by the deepest and immense sadness for the death of Fico, he said. [33] Surez failed to make the Daytona 500 after finishing 22nd in Duel 1 of the 2020 Bluegreen Vacations Duels when he collided with Ryan Blaney in turn 4. 19 Arris / Stanley Tools-sponsored Toyota for JGR. Federico Gutirrez, Mexican Nascar driver, dies - The Local Read Marketing in Multicultural America Summit, May 23. 22 and No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Team Chevrolet to the checkered flag. I have a lot of people to thank in Mexico. 5 foreign-born drivers to win a NASCAR Cup Series race - Sportskeeda In a historic win, Daniel Surez became Sunday the first Mexican-born driver to win NASCAR's Cup Series Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway in California. [10] In November, Surez won his first Camping World Truck Series race at Phoenix, taking the lead late in the race after William Byron lost an engine. Shop NASCAR Gear. 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. 06.15.22 at 11:15 am. 2006 R. Lpez 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. The Telcel team is the most successful with four drivers' championships. Hctor Alonso Rebaque (born 5 February 1956 in Mexico City) is a former racing driver from Mexico. The Desafo Corona was established in 2004 by NASCAR Mexico, a joint-venture between NASCAR and Mexican entertainment group OCESA, with the idea of developing stock car racing in Mexico, and fueling a transition from the country's historically Open-wheel car racing fan base to stock car racing.[1]. 2012 J. Goeters Miller "loves" KTM MotoGP challenge after 'uncomfortable' Ducati spell, How Perez profited in Baku to lay down his F1 title fight credentials, How Perez profited in Baku to lay down his F1 title fight credentials Mexican NASCAR driver siblings Max Gutierrez and his youngster brother, Federico Gutierrez, were involved in a tragic car accident in Mexico on January 29.Federico was pronounced dead on the scene, while Truck series driver max was airlifted for emergency medical attention to Mexico City and is expected to be released soon. NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) speaks to reporters ahead of practice sessions before a NASCAR exhibition auto race at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. [17] After qualifying seventh, he finished 11th. In 2016, Surez won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing. A native of Monterrey in Nuevo Len, Surez began his racing career in karting in 2002. Although it took time for Surez and the team to gel, Trackhouse quickly gained a reputation for competitiveness and on-track action during the season with Surez behind the wheel. NASCAR driver Kyle Busch apologizes after he was arrested in Mexico for During the 2018 season, Surez won his first career Cup Series pole at Pocono, after Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch's qualifying times were disallowed following an inspection. Edwin Flores reports and produces for NBC Latino and is based in Anaheim, California. Trackhouse Racing's Daniel Suarez . Our team members are based in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pedro Rodrguez de la Vega (18 January 1940 - 11 July 1971) was a Mexican racing driver. Autdromo Potosino is the shortest track (0.804km) and Autdromo Monterrey the longest (3.4km). We have a strong car culture and family culture that I think fits NASCAR perfectly. How Perez profited in Baku to lay down his F1 title fight credentials, Red Bull F1 drivers free to race and battle will "ebb and flow" Horner, Red Bull F1 drivers free to race and battle will "ebb and flow" Horner The NASCAR Mexico Corona Series was officially presented at the 2006 Desafo Corona award ceremony. Shane Van Gisbergen Unbelievably Wins In Sandown. [32] Despite being eligible, he did not participate in the 2020 Busch Clash to focus on the 2020 Daytona 500. Daniel Surez celebrates after becoming the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup race with his . The 30-year-old from . As a Mexican-American I am proud of Chavez and his work to improve the lives of the disenfranchised. 2022 R. Garca Jr. Max Gutierrez was injured in the incident. How Coca-Cola Racing NASCAR Driver Daniel Suarez Inspires Hispanic Sports Fans Daniel Surez - Wikipedia The sport is amazing, we just have to make it for everyone.. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. [2] In 2011, Surez participated in the Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale Speedway, finishing in 11th, the highest-finishing Mexican driver in the event. It is the most prestigious stock car racing series in the country. During a publicity event with the help of NBC Sports at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in July, he gave out free Dunkin Donuts to fans camping in the infield and the surrounding areas of the track. Hctor David Martnez (born 1998), Argentine footballer. 37 Chevrolet Silverados for AM Racing, part-time in the ARCA Menards Seriesdriving the No. 2013 R. Peralta What was it like to sport your native Mexican colors on your car to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month? My family, they never gave up on me," Surez said in an interview with the Associated Press. They are very good friends. Surez finished the season 5th in points. by Video. Credibility is our biggest asset: The Portada team is passionate about producing high-quality, independent content that helps drive forward Business and Marketing throughout the Americas. Discover more NASCAR Latino videos below. [12], After the retirement of Carl Edwards, Surez was tapped to drive the No. The world of motorsports is once again in mourning. 2004 C. Pardo But Baku is Sergio Perez's track, and it has been ever since it joined the Formula 1 calendar. Daniel Alejandro Surez Garza (born January 7, 1992) is a Mexican professional stock car racing driver. In 2019, he moved to the No. The 17-year-old Mexican NASCAR driver Federico Gutierrez has passed away after being involved in a car crash with his older brother and fellow driver Max Gutierrez on Sunday. You recently held an event for Daniels Amigos at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. Daniel Surez celebrating his first Cup Series win at Sonoma in 2022. 1.9k Views. [14] In May, Surez won the final stage of the Monster Energy Open, which allowed him to advance into the All-Star Race. 99 for Trackhouse Racing Team. NASCAR Drivers speak Spanish: Part 4, Guey. Surez, who drives for Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, which is co-owned by Cuban musician Pitbull, celebrated by punching a taco piata. Throughout the season, he struggled to make a decent finish, with his highest being two 18th place finishes at Bristol and Kansas. 96 Toyota full-time in 2020. [3], In 2014, Surez returned to the K&N East and Toyota Series, winning the first two K&N East and first Toyota Series races of the season. There are several SLAM schools across the country (started in Miami), and Armando Pitbull Perez is heavily involved with the SLAM Foundation and the establishment of the schools. Daniel Surez celebrates after becoming the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup race with his . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. With this win, he would advance to the Round of 8. 20 Toyota;[2] he finished 19th. He was paired up with crew chief Dave Rogers. : Oh yes, I see more and more Hispanics at the race track every year. [23] He also scored a career-best second place in the race. 1 position in the Professional classes as he will lead the Pro Stock field into battle Sunday at the NHRA . He was the first Mexican-born driver to compete full-time in any of NASCAR's national series. 50 Years Photo: F1.com.