Daniel Suarez
Daniel Suarez: Net Worth 2024, Stats, Salary, Wife and More
Who is Daniel Suarez?
As the only Mexican driver in the Cup Series, Daniel Suarez has definitely turned quite a lot of heads. Currently, he competes full-time in NASCAR's top division, driving the No.99 for Trackhouse Racing, and part-time in the Xfinity Series, driving the No.14 for SS-Green Light Racing in partnership with Kaulig Racing.
Daniel Suarez FamilyÂ
Born on January 7, 1992, Suarez is not a single child. He has two sisters and a younger brother too. His parents are Alejandro Suarez and Rosaline Garza. While the driver was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he currently lives in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Daniel Suarez’s Wife and Children
While the driver is currently not married, he got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Julia Piquet, in 2022. Notably, Julia Piquet is the daughter of three-time Formula One world champion and racing icon, Nelson Piquet. The couple met when Suarez had first moved to the United States. Interestingly, Julia's brother Nelson Piquet Jr was helping Suarez with his English skills and later even played cupid when he introduced the Trackhouse Racing driver to his sister.
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Suarez also has an interesting connection to three-time Formula One champion, Max Verstappen. As it turns out, the two might even end up as brothers-in-law as Verstappen is dating Julia's sister Kelly Piquet.
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Daniel Suarez Net Worth 2024Â
As per reports, Daniel Suarez is approximately worth $6 million and his salary with Trackhouse Racing is estimated to be $4.5 million. Apart from that, he also has an online store www.danielsuarezracing.com, that sells merchandise and other items, such as mugs and stickers.
Daniel Suarez Career Timeline
Daniel Suarez began his racing career with karting way back in 2002. Then, in 2008, he moved to Mini-Stocks, which is the preliminary category of NASCAR Mexico. And, just two years later, the driver moved to the NASCAR Mexico Series, driving for Telcel Racing. Notably, he won 'Rookie of the Year' in his debut year. In 2012, the Suarez started participating in the K&N Pro Series East.
However, his big break came in 2015 when he debuted full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 18 for Joe Gibbs Racing. And soon the stars aligned as he ended up winning the title just the next year. Subsequently, the Mexican driver debuted in the Cup Series in 2017.
Daniel Suarez’s Partnerships and Endorsements
Daniel Suarez enjoys a partnership with several high-profile brands such as Pristine Auction, Freeway Insurance, Quaker State, Mac Tools, Zippy Paws, Jockey, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Chevrolet, Choice Privileges, Commscope, Telmex, Alpine Stars, Coca-Cola and Bell Helmets.
Daniel Suarez’s NASCAR Career Stats
The driver has competed in 287 races in the NASCAR Cup Series and has clinched two wins, 60 Top 10s and three pole positions. In the Xfinity Series, he has three wins, 56 Top 10s and six poles in 87 races. Now, coming to NASCAR's third division, the Craftsman Truck Series, the racer has one win, 16 Top 10s and one pole in 28 races.
And, last but not the least, in the NASCAR Mexico series, Daniel Suarez has 11 wins, 39 Top 10s and 13 pole positions in 76 races.
Daniel Suarez’s Major Achievements and Awards
Daniel Suarez's path in NASCAR has been iconic from the very start. Not only was the driver the first Mexican to participate in a NASCAR race, but he was also the first driver of his ethnicity to win a Cup Series race. He achieved the feat in 2022 at Sonoma Raceway in his 195th start, by beating RFK racing driver Chris Buescher.
He also won the Xfinity Series back in 2016 and became the first international winner of the series. Apart from that he was also crowned Corona Series Rookie of the Year and Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year in 2010 and 2015, respectively.
Daniel Suarez in Popular Culture
Apart from professional stock car racing, Daniel Suarez has also tried his hand in several other ventures. Among the most notable one is him lending his voice in Cars 3, for the character Daniel "Danny" Swérvez. Apart from that, he also had a cameo role in the Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista starrer movie Stuber(2019).
Daniel Suarez's Social Media
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Full Name | Daniel Alejandro Suárez Garza |
Popular Name | Daniel Suarez |
Birth Date | January 7, 1992 |
Birth Place | Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico |
Age | 32 (as of March 2024) |
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Weight | 166 lb (75 kg) |
Parents | Alejandro Suarez, Rosaline Garza |
Siblings | Â Two brothers and one sister (names unknown) |
Nationality | Mexican |
Ethnicity | Mexican |
Net Worth | Approx. $6 million |
Salary | Approx. $4.5 million |
Spouse | Â - |
Relationship/Marital Status | Engaged to Julia Piquet |
Children | Â - |
Profession | Â Stock car racing driver |
Team | Trackhouse Racing |