Daniel Suarez has announced his departure from Trackhouse Racing after the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, sharing his reasons in a recent interview. In this Trackhouse Racing Daniel Suarez news, Suarez detailed why he felt it was time to move on and what led to his decision, as he prepares to join Spire Motorsports in 2026.
Daniel Suarez Opens Up About His Departure From Trackhouse
Suarez, who first came to the United States to pursue a racing career with few resources and little English, has steadily worked his way through the NASCAR ranks. Early in his Cup Series journey, he raced for Joe Gibbs Racing, then moved to Stewart Haas Racing and Gaunt Brothers Racing, before finding a home at Trackhouse Racing.
After securing his place as a fixture in the Cup garage, Suarez is now preparing for another big change. Regarding his decision to leave, Suarez shared that the environment at Trackhouse Racing no longer felt like the right fit for him. As he told RACER.com,
“The last year has been very difficult and I haven’t been happy. A lot of things have changed, like everything in life. People change. Business change. It is OK. It is part of it.”
Suarez emphasized that there is no bad blood between him and the Trackhouse organization. Instead, his decision marks the next step in a ten-year NASCAR Cup journey that will soon take him to Spire Motorsports—his fifth Cup Series team. He first earned national attention by winning the Xfinity Series championship in 2016, after which he took over a Cup seat at Joe Gibbs Racing, replacing Carl Edwards.
Reflecting on those early years, Suarez described the learning curve, stating it felt like he was “drinking from a fire hose.” A two-year stint with Gibbs was followed by a season with Stewart Haas Racing and a challenging period at Gaunt Brothers Racing.
In 2021, Justin Marks brought Suarez on board as the founding driver for Trackhouse Racing. Their journey together yielded significant milestones, including Suarez’s first Cup Series victory at Sonoma in 2022, a second win in 2024, two postseason berths, and a unique place in the history of the up-and-coming team.
Memorable Win at Home Track Highlights Suarez’s Career
Among Suarez’s many achievements, his win at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez stands out as a career-defining moment. Racing in front of a supportive home crowd, Suarez overcame adversity from the very start of the event.
During qualifying, he crashed his JR Motorsports No. 9 Chevy on the first flying lap, hitting the barriers and ending his session early. Forced to use a backup car and start at the back, Suarez faced a major challenge before the green flag even waved.
Despite these setbacks, Suarez drove with determination throughout the Chilango 150. The race featured dramatic moments, including a 13-car crash caused by Ty Gibbs and Connor Zilisch with nineteen laps remaining. Suarez capitalized on the ensuing restart, gaining track position and control of the race.
He led nineteen of the sixty-five laps and kept challengers at bay to claim victory. Addressing the significance of the win, Suarez explained,
“It’s very, very special to be here in front of my people. All these people have supported me for many, many years. They have loved me since my NASCAR Mexico [Series] days, and now fighting with the big boys. It feels good.”
Suarez narrowly defeated Taylor Gray in the No. 54 Toyota by just under six-tenths of a second. Austin Hill finished third, Christian Eckes claimed fourth, and Connor Zilisch completed the top five, rounding out a memorable result for all involved.
The Road Ahead for Suarez and Trackhouse Racing
Daniel Suarez’s journey highlights both the challenges and triumphs that shape a driver’s career in NASCAR. As he prepares to embark on a new chapter with Spire Motorsports in 2026, fans will watch how he adapts to his latest team and chase new milestones. Meanwhile, Trackhouse Racing, shaped by names like Justin Marks, continues to define its place in the Cup Series. As this transition unfolds, supporters and competitors alike will see how Suarez’s legacy influences both his former and future teams in the seasons to come.
