What are Daniel Suarez’s options for NASCAR in 2026?

Daniel Suarez’s NASCAR Cup profession has been a curler coaster, to say the least. After turning into the primary non-American driver to win a NASCAR championship on the nationwide degree in 2016 (within the Xfinity Collection), he was all of the sudden known as as much as Cup after the shock retirement of Carl Edwards.

He spent two years with Joe Gibbs Racing with little to point out for it earlier than shifting on to Stewart-Haas Racing. He ran as an SHR driver for only one season being ousted to be able to make room for Cole Custer. He then spent the 2020 season with Gaunt Brothers Racing earlier than being signed by the newly shaped Trackhouse Racing Crew as its first driver.

Daniel Suarez, Trackhouse Chevrolet

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However after 5 years, that relationship is coming to an finish, and sadly, Suarez’s Cup choices are restricted for 2026. Many of the main multi-car groups have already put issues in place for the 2026 season and it could be a shocker if something adjustments there.

Trying elsewhere, we all know for a indisputable fact that Legacy Motor Membership intends to increase right into a three-car workforce for 2026, which might be the perfect alternative for Suarez. However, they’re additionally in the midst of a contentious lawsuit over their tried buy of a 3rd constitution from Rick Ware Racing.

Over at Spire Motorsports, Justin Haley’s 2025 season has been a battle, particularly whenever you examine it to teammates Carson Hocevar and Michael McDowell. If Spire have been to decide to make a change behind the wheel of the No. 7 automobile, then Suarez might be an excellent match there. 

Whereas no adjustments are anticipated to the lineup for Kaulig Racing, Ty Dillon’s future will not be but locked in. It is also been reported that T.J. Puchyr is trying to buy Rick Ware’s group and increase it right into a three-car workforce, however that will not be taking place till 2027.

If Suarez have been to look past the NASCAR Cup Collection, there might be a state of affairs the place he swaps seats with the driving force anticipated to take over the No. 99 Chevrolet — Connor Zilisch. He presently competes with JR Motorsports within the No. 88 Xfinity journey, however Zilisch would clearly vacate the seat if he have been promoted to Cup. Suarez is a confirmed champion within the NASCAR Xfinity Collection and even gained the Mexico NXS race earlier this yr with JRM, so it would not be that far-fetched both.

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