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Daniel Suarez to drive JR Motorsports No. 9 Chevrolet for Mexico City Xfinity Series race

Stephen Samraby: Steve Samra05/27/25SamraSource
Daniel Suarez
Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Trackhouse Racing and JR Motorsports have come together to provide Daniel Suárez with an awesome opportunity. When the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez road course in Mexico City on June 14, Suárez will be behind the wheel of the No. 9 JRM Chevrolet.

The Monterrey, Mexico native’s ride is going to be sponsored by Quaker State. JRM noted in a press release that the event will mark the series’ return to Mexico and a homecoming for Suárez. It’s a perfect storm for the partnership. Check out the scheme below.

“Having the opportunity to compete in the Xfinity Series race makes the weekend in Mexico City even better,” said Suárez, via the press release. “I’ve been very impressed with how fast JR Motorsports has been this season, and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the Quaker State Chevrolet in a few weeks.

“Being born and raised in Mexico is incredibly special to me. I have dreamed about racing in my home country every day since I left Mexico to chase my NASCAR dream in 2011. I appreciate everyone at Quaker State and JR Motorsports coming on board to make this a reality.”

Moreover, Suárez is the only Mexican driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race, and he’s done so twice. The 33-year old won at Sonoma in 2022 and Atlanta in 2024. Now, he’ll have two chances to win at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez road course in NASCAR, racing in the Xfinity Series and Cup Series events.

“The historic arrival of the NASCAR Cup Series in Mexico is a milestone for motorsports,” Ricardo Ibarra, CEO of CS Shell & Quaker State, added via the press release. “At Quaker State, we understand that on-track performance reflects a commitment to technology, cutting-edge technology, and engine protection. Our lubricants are formulated to protect vehicle engines, even in extreme conditions.”

Continuing, the size of the opportunity for himself, and NASCAR in Mexico as a whole isn’t lost on Suárez. He thinks it’s going to blow everyone’s expectations out of the water, and become a date that’ll only help the sport grow in the future.

“I think everyone is going to be amazed by the reception in Mexico,” stated Suárez. “We want to make this weekend permanent on the NASCAR calendar for many years. … “Mexico has been loving motorsports for a very long time, and I feel like, slowly, that has also changed into NASCAR.

“NASCAR is a very important sport for Mexico, and it continues to grow with the NASCAR Mexico Series and now the Cup and Xfinity Series going there. It’s going to be a big deal. There are a lot of super excited people.”

It’ll all go down on June 14. We’ll see if Daniel Suárez can come through in front of his home crowd, as he has a once in a lifetime opportunity at his fingertips. Only a couple of weeks until the rubber meets the road.