Daniel Suarez unveils special helmet for historic NASCAR race in Mexico

In NASCAR, Daniel Suarez holds the distinction of being the only foreign-born driver to win a championship in one of the three national levels, claiming the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series title. A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Suarez is also the only Mexican-born driver to ever win at the Cup level. He earned his first career victory at Sonoma Raceway in 2022, and then won again in a three-wide photo finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2024.

And this weekend, the Trackhouse Racing Team driver is going to be the center of attention as the Cup Series heads to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the very first time. To celebrate the occasion, he will run a special helmet design honoring his culture.

“This is the helmet I will be wearing for the NASCAR Mexico City weekend!” Suarez posted on social media. “A very special helmet designed by the great Mexican artist and friend Latapi Jorge. 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!”

Suarez is still searching for his first win of the 2025 season, finishing as high as second at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He will also be competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race this weekend, driving for JR Motorsports. Fellow Mexican drivers Andres Perez De Lara and Ruben Rovelo will also be taking part in the Xfinity race.