Daniel Suarez unveils Mexico-inspired helmet for home NASCAR race this week at the highly anticipated NASCAR Cup Series debut in Mexico, proudly showcasing a design that honors his heritage and the traditions of his home country. The Trackhouse Racing driver, racing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, expressed deep pride in representing Mexico during this historic event.
Unveiling a Helmet Celebrating Mexican Culture and Tradition
On Thursday, ahead of the race weekend, Daniel Suarez revealed a striking helmet designed by his friend and renowned Mexican artist Latapi Jorge. The helmet is a tribute to Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—a tradition that holds special meaning in Mexican culture. Suarez shared that the helmet’s design illustrates the warrior spirit that exists within everyone, blending vibrant cultural elements with a personalized touch.
During his announcement, Suarez made his feelings clear:
“This is the helmet I will be wearing for the NASCAR Mexico City weekend! A very special helmet designed by the great Mexican artist and friend @jlatapi . This helmet represents my culture, my country, and the warrior that is within all of us. It is a huge honor for me to be Mexican and be able to represent my home country and my fellow Mexicans. Let’s have a great weekend! 🇲🇽🙏🏼”
—Daniel Suarez, Driver
The unveiling event drew significant attention, with a large group of Mexican media and motorsports fans gathering to see the helmet up close. NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck highlighted the strong turnout, emphasizing the excitement in Mexico for this inaugural race and Suarez’s unique role as the nation’s most prominent NASCAR star.
Suarez and Trackhouse Ready for a Big Weekend
Besides the attention on his helmet, Daniel Suarez will promote the Telcel brand on his #99 Trackhouse Racing chevrolet/”>Chevrolet, featuring a vibrant white and blue paint scheme with Infinitum branding, prominently displaying Mexican sponsors. In addition to competing in the Cup Series’ Viva Mexico 250, Suarez will take part in the Xfinity Series’ Chilango 150, driving the #9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet with Quaker State as a key sponsor.
The NASCAR Cup Series event is set for Sunday, June 15, at 3:00 PM ET, while the Xfinity Series race will be held the previous day at 4:30 PM ET. Both events take place at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, a track where Suarez has previously tasted victory during his years racing in the Mexico Series.
Focus Amid Challenges: Suarez’s Mindset Entering His Home Race
This season, Daniel Suarez has faced a challenging start to his campaign, sitting 28th in the regular season standings as he navigates ongoing contract negotiation discussions. Despite these distractions and his position compared to teammate Ross Chastain—who is chasing a playoff berth—Suarez remains intensely focused on the milestone of racing in Mexico.
“The Mexico race is something that I’ve been hoping and waiting on for many, many years, and I’m not going to let anything else from outside take that week and that moment from myself,”
Suarez said (per Fox Sports). —Daniel Suarez, Driver
He remains upbeat about Trackhouse Racing’s improved performance in recent weeks, crediting the team for finding decent speed. Suarez has managed four top-16 finishes in the past six races, even as he faced two DNFs. Ross Chastain’s recent win and Shane van Gisbergen’s solid results signal growing momentum for the organization.
“I think that in Trackhouse, we have found some decent speed in the last few weeks, so that’s promising, and hopefully we can continue to move in that direction.”
—Daniel Suarez, Driver
For Suarez, a win at his home track would be a momentous turnaround, adding a major highlight to his 2025 season and further cementing his role as Mexico’s leading NASCAR driver. With fans and media watching closely, Suarez carries the hopes of his country into the biggest NASCAR event ever staged in Mexico City, set to inspire both on the track and off as he races for glory with a helmet that tells the story of his cultural pride and personal journey.
