NASCAR Cup Series veteran to compete in NASCAR Brasil Series events at famed Autódromo de Interlagos in São Paulo, Brazil
CHARLOTTE, N.C. / SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL (July 16, 2024) – NASCAR announced today that NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suárez will plan to compete in the NASCAR Brasil Series’ Special Edition, a tournament that runs parallel to the main competition, behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, the weekend of August 2-4.
While the world looks on to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, Suárez will participate in another international competition. The Monterrey, Mexico native, who will already be in Brazil to celebrate his wedding day with fiancée Julia Piquet, will make the stop in São Paulo before his return to the United States for a couple of days of racing action at the world-renowned racing circuit.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to compete in the NASCAR Brasil Series,” said Suárez. “Not only is this an opportunity to try something new, but with my fiancée’s family roots in Brazil, it gives me a chance to race in a place that she calls home. I am equally excited to support all the people at NASCAR who have helped me along my journey to the NASCAR Cup Series. Hopefully we can have some fun and bring some attention to the series from outside Brazil along the way”.
Suárez welcomed the invitation to compete in the international series while the NASCAR Cup Series enjoys a two-week hiatus in the 38-race season for the Olympic break. He also competed in a separate international event earlier this year in the NASCAR Mexico Series race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where he drove to victory in his first series start since 2014.
Launched in 2022, the NASCAR Brasil Series is the sanctioning body’s fourth international series and first in South America. The series began competition in 2023 as a partnership between NASCAR and the GT Sprint Race series in Brazil.
“We are extremely excited to have Daniel join us once again for an international race,” said Chad Seigler, Vice President, Chief International Officer at NASCAR. “As NASCAR continues to grow and expand on a global scale, we want to showcase that our international series provide the competition level, resources and industry connections to help the most talented competitors advance their careers.”
Brazil’s strong motorsports culture has extended to NASCAR over the past 20 years. Three Brazilian-born drivers have competed in NASCAR in the United States – Christian Fittipaldi made 15 Cup Series starts in 2003, Nelson Piquet Jr. started 83 races across NASCAR’s three national series from 2010-16 winning three times, and Miguel Paludo has 81 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, including three this past season.
“It’s a pleasure to welcome Daniel Suárez to our race, a driver with such a great story, who has already qualified for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Playoffs”, said Thiago Marques, NASCAR Brasil representative. “His presence puts a great deal of value on our grid. Based on his profile, I think he will get along with everyone and have a great weekend at Interlagos.”
About Special Edition
The Special Edition follows a different format from the main championship. A qualifying session and the first race will take place on Saturday, followed by two races on Sunday. The starting order for the first two races is determined in qualifying, and the average of their results will determine the starting order for the final race.
Credentials request for NASCAR Brasil’s Special Edition race at Autódromo José Carlos Pace are now open. Ticket sales will begin Wednesday, July 17 on the Disk Ingressos website www.diskingressos.com.br.
The NASCAR Brasil Series is supported by Maxon oil, Pirelli, Frum, and official suppliers Militec1, Embreagex, Nano4you, Tecpads, Sparco, Zanoello, and Graxa.
NASCAR Brasil Series 2024 calendar:
Race 1 – March 17 – Campo Grande (MS)
Race 2 – April 14 – Goiânia (GO)
Race 3 – May 11 – Londrina (PR)
Race 4 – June 16 – Potenza (MG)
Race 5 – August 4 – Interlagos – São Paulo
Race 6 – September 1 – Cascavel (PR)
Race 7 – October 13 – Tarumã (RS)
Race 8 – November 17 – TBD
About NASCAR Brasil Series
The NASCAR Brasil Series was officially announced in November of 2022 and launched in March of 2023 as the sanctioning body’s fourth international series and first in South America. The series hosts races at historic circuits across Brazil, including Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos in São Paulo, one of Brazil’s most populous cities. The series is divided into two categories, NASCAR Brasil and Challenge, providing the competition level and resources to help the country’s most talented competitors advance their careers. Drivers compete for four titles every season – Overall, Brazil, Special Edition and Rookie of the Year. For more information, visit www.nascarbrasil.com.br and follow the NASCAR Brasil Series on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.
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