Suárez to Make Nationwide Series Debut
Will Compete In Three Events In Richmond And Monterrey
CONCORD, N.C. – Rev Racing’s Daniel Suárez began the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season by winning two races in a three-day span. He followed that up with two wins in three NASCAR Mexico Toyota Series events. Now, the Monterrey, Mexico native will face a new challenge: a NASCAR Nationwide Series event.
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the 22-year-old Drive for Diversity (D4D) and NASCAR Next driver will make his Nationwide Series debut Friday night in the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway. Suárez will also compete in the Blue Ox 100 for the K&N East before heading to Monterrey, Mexico, for the Toyota Series’ Regia 240.
Suárez is fully aware of the daunting task ahead of him, but heads into the weekend with the same calm, optimistic and humble demeanor that has gotten him to this point.
“I am grateful to Joe Gibbs Racing for this opportunity and very thankful with Telcel, Silent Circle and Telmex for putting their confidence in me. This is one of the most important steps in my career. Also, I want to say thank you to NASCAR and Rev Racing for giving me the opportunity to race and learn about everything in this world.”
Suárez, 22, joined Rev Racing and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program in 2013. He ran a full season in the K&N East, garnering a team-high six top-five, and nine top-10 finishes. The highlight of his 2013 K&N East season was his first series victory at the Columbus Motor Speedway. Additionally, Suárez earned three second place finishes in his final four races, propelling him to third in the final 2013 season rankings. Suárez is currently 2nd in the 2014 K&N East standings and leads the Toyota Series after three events.
The young driver races full-time in both touring series with the mindset that more seat time, no matter the car, will lead to a better understanding of the sport and contribute to his development as a driver. In February, Suárez’s accomplishments earned him the NASCAR Diverse Driver Award, an industry-wide recognition of his on-track success.
“Daniel is Rev Racing’s fourth driver to participate in a National Series Event,” said Rev Racing owner Max Siegel. “He is very talented and has shown continuous progress. We are proud to play a major role in Daniel’s development.”
While Suárez’s Nationwide Series debut is a testament to hard work and dedication, it is also a testament to the mission of Rev Racing and the Drive for Diversity Program. Rev Racing houses an academy-style program that provides young minority drivers with the resources to succeed in the sport of NASCAR. On Friday, April 25, 2014, Suárez will be the next minority driver to utilize the resources that Rev Racing has provided and make it to the National Series.
Sources: Joe Gibbs Racing PR