Daniel Suarez and Trackhouse Racing have ‘mutually decided to part ways’ at the conclusion of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, the driver has confirmed.
This development marks the end of a pivotal chapter for both the driver and the team as Suarez has been an integral part of Trackhouse Racing since its inception in 2021.
Being the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race, Suarez has been a trailblazer in the sport. His journey with the team began when the team made its debut in the Cup Series as the driver of the No. 99 Chevrolet.
Over the course of five seasons, Daniel Suarez and Trackhouse Racing achieved notable milestones, including two Cup Series victories—one at Sonoma Raceway in 2022 and another at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2024.
These wins not only solidified Suarez’s reputation as a formidable competitor but also elevated the team’s status within the highly competitive NASCAR landscape. The partnership was characterized by mutual respect, ambition, and a shared vision for success.
When Suarez joined Trackhouse, the team was a relatively unknown entity in the Cup Series. However, through determination, teamwork, and strategic leadership, the organization quickly rose to prominence.
Under his guidance, the team evolved from a single-car operation to a multi-car powerhouse, consistently competing at the front of the field and earning the respect of fans and competitors alike.
In his statement regarding the decision to part ways, Suarez expressed gratitude for his time with Trackhouse Racing, highlighting the friendships, achievements, and growth experienced during his tenure.
“Trackhouse and I have mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series,” said Suarez. “I’ve had some of the best years of my Cup Series career at Trackhouse.
“We had great successes as a team and I gained some incredible friends. We took a team nobody had even heard of in 2021 and in just a couple of years we were winning races and running upfront on a weekly basis.
“Just like the seasons in a year, sometimes things change and we have agreed to each go in our own direction. I wish Trackhouse nothing but the best, this 99 team will always be special to me.
“And like I always say, The best is ahead!”
NASCAR drivers net worth and salaries 2025: How much do Cup Series stars make?
Trackhouse Racing’s founder, Justin Marks, also issued a heartfelt statement praising Suarez’s role in the team’s origin story and its first five years of competition.
“The role Daniel has played in the Trackhouse origin story and its first five years will remain a valued part of the company’s history forever,” he said. “His commitment, work ethic and dedication to the effort is one of the most impressive things I personally have seen in my career.
“We will forever be thankful and honored that Daniel chose to spend many incredible years with us. We are proud of his wins, his successes, the growth of his brand, and his emergence as a valuable athlete in America’s greatest motorsport.
“But, most of all, I’m proud of him as a friend. I’m truly excited to see what awaits him in the next chapter of his amazing career. We are grateful for the professionalism, effort and heart he’s brought to our organization.”
For Suarez, the upcoming months represent a chance to showcase his talent and determination potentially attracting interest from other teams and sponsors.
For Trackhouse Racing, the search for a new driver to fill the No. 99 Chevrolet seat will be a critical step in shaping the team’s next chapter.
Reports have already suggested that the team may consider promoting rising star Connor Zilisch, who has impressed in the Xfinity Series and made select Cup Series starts for Trackhouse in 2025.
