Daniel Suarez is NASCAR’s American Dream come true

Racing towards the American Dream, Daniel Suarez is ready to carve out his legacy while never forgetting where he came from.

Daniel Suarez is not your average 26-year-old.

For starters he is in his second year of NASCAR cup racing, was the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Champion and has only been competing in the United States full-time since 2013.

Suarez hails from Monterrey Mexico, and since coming to America he has been on the fast track in chasing his NASCAR dreams. Suarez earned rookie of the year in 2015 quickly becoming not just a serious contender but a champion in 2016.

Just a few years ago, though, Suarez was on the outskirts of his dream to race professionally.

“I didn’t have the connections, I didn’t have the sponsors, I didn’t have the money, I didn’t have anything.”

Luckily, he’s had some ancestral guidance from some of NASCAR’s most hallowed legends. Kyle Busch has been a mentor, as well as Carl Edwards who’s been there to offer his advice and support. Suarez even took over the retired No. 19 car — which belonged to Edwards — for none other than Joe Gibbs Racing.

Hollywood has come calling as well, in the form of Danny Swervez in Cars 3. Despite all the recent success and fame, Suarez hasn’t let a second of it go to his head.

“My family and the people around me is the most important thing,” he said. “It’s very important to me to be myself, it doesn’t matter how much success you have.”

This weekend you can find Suarez at Texas Motor Speedway in “Racing for a Miracle” that will raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. Suarez’ car will even be designed by four kids who have received care from the program along with Overhaulin’s Chip Foose. No matter the outcome of Sunday’s race, Suarez says he’s just happy to do what he can for the kids and that the day will be all about them.

To keep up with Daniel Suarez follow him on Twitter at @Daniel_SuarezG