Daniel Suárez made NASCAR history Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, and he celebrated in spectacular fashion. Not only did Suárez win his first career NASCAR Cup Series race, but he also became the first Mexican-born driver to win at NASCAR’s highest level.
The No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet driver led a race-high of 47 laps during the 110-lap California road course race before taking the checkered flag in his 195th career start in the Cup Series. It was his third top-5 finish of the season and fifth top 10.
With the checkered flag, the 30-year-old driver from Monterrey, Mexico is the 12th different winner in the 2022 season and the fourth first-time victor. He’s also now the fifth Cup winner from outside the U.S., joining Mario Andretti (Italy), Juan Pablo Montoya (Colombia), Marcos Ambrose (Australia) and Earl Ross (Canada).
