The first big card for the 2025 Silly Season has fallen, and it is Daniel Suarez. In a statement release, Suarez and Trackhouse Racing have agreed to part ways at the end of the 2025 Season.
Daniel Suarez and Trackhouse Racing Parting Ways After 2025
Not even a month after Suarez’s big win in the Xfinity Series race in Mexico City, he is announcing that he will not be returning to Trackhouse Racing. Suarez was the original driver for Trackhouse, joining the team in 2021. He scored his first win with the team at Sonoma in 2023 and his second win at Atlanta. Suarez’s seat has been heavily contested within Trackhouse, as young talent Connor Zilisch is sitting in the pipeline.
With a field of Cup drivers with multi-year deals, where will he end up? Suarez is an Xfinity Series champion and proved he can still win in the series. Is Xfinity a realistic option for Suarez’s future? There are many questions yet to be answered, and it only proves that the silly season is one of the most exciting times in NASCAR.
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— Daniel Suárez (@Daniel_SuarezG) July 1, 2025
Can Suarez stay in the Cup Series?
Daniel Suarez undoubtedly wants to remain in the NASCAR Cup Series. No driver reaches the top of their profession hoping to step back down. But with seats filling quickly for 2026, options are limited. Still, one opening—though unlikely—stands out: the Kaulig Racing No. 10 Chevrolet.
Ty Dillon currently holds that seat on a one-year deal signed in 2024. Statistically, Suarez has the edge in performance this season: one top-five and three top-10s compared to Dillon’s single top-10. However, Suarez has also recorded five DNFs, while Dillon has just one.
Their average starting and finishing positions are nearly identical—24.2/21.4 for Suarez and 23.1/22.8 for Dillon. But context matters: Suarez races for Trackhouse, a top-tier Chevrolet team with direct technical support. Kaulig, while respectable, operates a step below, relying on Richard Childress Racing for equipment and support. From that lens, Dillon appears to be maximizing his opportunity, while Suarez hasn’t consistently met expectations.
Given that, it’s likely Kaulig sticks with Dillon in the No. 10 beyond 2025.
Daniel Suarez Back In The Xfinity Series?
I think the realistic option for Suarez is to find a ride in the Xfinity Series for 2026. He just put on a master-class in Mexico City, with him taking a backup car to a win in his home country. Teams now know that he can win, and I think they will be seeking him for next year’s season.
If Suarez doesn’t find a Cup seat, a return to the Xfinity Series may be the most realistic option for 2026. His dominant win in a backup car at Mexico City reminded everyone of his ability, especially on road courses. That kind of performance puts him back on the radar for top-tier Xfinity rides.
JGR, where Suarez won his 2016 Xfinity championship, could be a natural landing spot. The No. 19 Supra has been a weekly contender as an All-Star car. JGR also has a history of welcoming drivers back: Aric Almirola returned after retiring from Cup, and has since won four Xfinity races in the No. 19.
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Junior Motorsports might be an option if Connor Zilisch moves up to Cup to replace Suarez at Trackhouse, opening the No. 88 car. However, Chevy’s development pipeline could complicate that. Corey Day, who is currently bouncing between Truck and Xfinity starts, is viewed as a top Chevrolet prospect and may be next in line for a full-time JRM seat, especially given his ties to Hendrick Motorsports.
Suarez’s Cup future remains uncertain, but his recent Xfinity success proves he still has something to offer. Whether it’s back with Gibbs, a new home at JRM, or another surprise twist, one thing is clear: silly season has arrived, and it’s already shaking up the garage.
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Recording Date: 6/27/2025
