Daniel Suarez Wins Mexico City’s Homecoming Race….
Daniel Suárez made a stirring return to Mexico City on Saturday, June 14, with a dramatic win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series The Chilango 150 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. After crashing during qualifying and relegated to the back in a backup car, the 33‑year‑old from Monterrey surged from last place to victory, taking the lead on a restart with 19 laps remaining. He fended off late challenges—most notably from Taylor Gray—and claimed his fourth career Xfinity Series win, his first in 2025, igniting a massive, rain‑swept home crowd .
The win carried special weight: Suárez became the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR national series race on Mexican soil, and he soaked in the patriotic atmosphere, celebrating with fans and declaring the race “a win for everyone” involved .
On Sunday, Suárez transitioned to the NASCAR Cup Series debut in Mexico City—the first Cup points race outside the U.S. in 67 years. Racing at an altitude of 7,500 ft made car setup tricky, and after strategic missteps, he finished 19th. Despite the result, he called the experience “historic,” praised the fan support, and stressed his desire to return stronger. Focused on making the playoffs and improving ahead of upcoming road-course events, he emphasized the symbolic importance of racing at home .
