Daniel Suárez: Parting ways with Trackhouse

Suarez and Trackhouse Racing have mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the 2025 season, the team announced Tuesday.

Analysis:

Suarez was one of the few drivers in the Cup Series with an expiring contract at the end of 2025, and faced a lot of pressure with Trackhouse prospect Connor Zilisch performing so well in the Xfinity Series. Trackhouse had four drivers for three spots going into 2026 and Shane van Gisbergen winning in Mexico City and locking himself into the playoffs did not help Suarez's chances of retaining the ride next year either. Ross Chastain at eighth in points already had a long-term contract in place and isn't going anywhere. Suarez on the other hand is way down at 29th in points and has had just three top-10 finishes in 18 races this season. No announcement has been made as to who will take over the No. 99 next season, but the expectation is that it will be Zilisch, who currently sits fifth in points in the Xfinity Series with two wins this season. It's unclear where Suarez goes from here, as there aren't a whole lot of openings in the Cup Series for 2026. He may end up back in the Xfinity Series, potentially with JRM in the ride that Zilisch leaves. Suarez won for JRM a few weeks ago in Mexico City.