Motor racing-Mexican hero Suarez triumphs in rain-soaked NASCAR homecoming


NASCAR - NASCAR Cup Series Mexico - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - June 14, 2025 Trackhouse Racing's Daniel Suarez during qualifying REUTERS/Henry Romero

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Daniel Suarez transformed disaster into triumph on Saturday, recovering from a morning crash to storm from last place to victory in NASCAR's Xfinity Series race, sending thousands of rain-drenched Mexican fans into ecstasy at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

The 33-year-old Monterrey native, who crashed during qualifying practice for the top-tier Cup Series, dusted himself off to claim a fairy-tale win in his homeland in a backup car against all odds.

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