Mexican driver Daniel Suárez performed a historic feat this Saturday, June 14, 2025 by winning The Chilango 150 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.
The extraordinary thing about his victory is that he started from the 38th position, after an accident in the qualifying round that left him without an official time.
Despite this, the driver from Monterrey offered a performance full of grit, strategy and skill, climbing 37 positions throughout the competition. The Mexican fans witnessed a moment that will remain engraved in the history of Mexican motorsports.
Triumph that connects with Hispanics
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For Hispanics in the United States, this win represents much more than a victory on the track.
Daniel Suárez, who competes regularly in the main NASCAR divisions in the U.S., has established himself as a Latino reference in a sport historically dominated by U.S. drivers.
This result sends a powerful message of perseverance, talent and Latino pride.
It also strengthens the bond between NASCAR and the Hispanic audience, which is increasingly present at motorsports events in the U.S. and now also in Mexico.
Emotional celebration
Upon crossing the finish line as the winner, Daniel Suárez could not hold back his tears.
He embraced his team and celebrated with his wife Julia Piquet and his family, who were waiting for him in the pits.
The driver was moved by the support of the fans that crowded the stands of the Autodromo.
Images of the celebration, with Mexican flags waving and the crowd chanting his name, quickly went viral on social networks.
Daniel Suárez thanked the support from the podium and assured that this was “the most special race of his life”.
What’s next for Suarez?
After his victory at home, Daniel Suárez will continue his schedule in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and also in the NASCAR Cup Series in the U.S., where he competes with the Trackhouse Racing team.
The Mexican driver has expressed his interest in continuing to inspire new Latino talent in North American motorsports.
Este triunfo representa mucho más que una victoria en la pista
This victory reaffirms that Suarez is not only a symbol of talent, but also of resilience and pride for the Hispanic community inside and outside of the sport.
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