NASCAR perhaps is one of the most misunderstood sports of all time. For the most part, people believe that NASCAR drivers either have to be rich or backed by a racing family to make it into the premier division of stock car racing. Basically, from an established American household or a family. While this might be true for the drivers who do end up finding a spot on the field on the weekends, this notion isn’t entirely true.
Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson is arguably the face of NASCAR racing in the modern era. While he has yet to reach the heights of legendary drivers like Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, or Jimmie Johnson, he certainly is on the right path. Having bagged a Cup Series title and notched up race wins for fun, Larson is one of those gems who seems to be cut out, especially for racing.
Next in line, we have our very own amigo of NASCAR, Daniel Suarez. He is the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR National Series championship. While NASCAR fans have taken their time to completely welcome him to the sport, he is now a household name. Breaking on the Cup Series stage, he doesn’t shy away from his Mexican roots as he smashes a taco piñata after his race wins.
He has driven his way up to the Cup Series level and is now a seasoned driver representing Trackhouse Racing in the No. 99 car. “I sincerely feel very proud and happy to be in this position, representing Latin America in the great sport of NASCAR. It’s a great honor to be a Mexican in the top category of NASCAR. It has been a long journey, but I am very happy and proud to be in this position.” Suarez said this while speaking to Hola.
It has to be noted that Suarez was confirmed as a U.S. citizen this year. So now, he’s not only Amigo but also a Cowboy, and that certainly has a nice ring to it.
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