Daniel Suárez’s 2025 NASCAR struggles continued this past Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where the Mexican driver was involved in yet another chaotic on-track incident. His No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet took severe damage to its front end during the crash, marking another disappointing outcome in an already difficult season.
The crash unfolded when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. lost control while racing near the back of the pack, causing a multi-car collision that included Ty Dillon, Tyler Reddick, Riley Herbst, and several others. Suárez was caught in the middle of the commotion, resulting in a badly damaged car that required his pit crew to apply tape to the front, leaving it in a patchwork state.
Suárez shared a photo of the patched-up vehicle on social media captioned, Story of our season…, reflecting the ongoing frustration of his 2025 campaign. His wife, Julia Piquet, also posted a brief clip showing the crew working on the repairs, noting, The damage is insane. This incident added to a growing list of disappointments for Suárez, who has now suffered six Did Not Finish (DNF) results this year.
Increasing Tensions Amid Trackhouse Racing Departure
As Suárez endures another difficult season, he also faces the reality of his imminent split from Trackhouse Racing, confirmed earlier this month. After five years with the team—since joining as their first driver in 2021—Suárez and Trackhouse will part ways at the conclusion of 2025. His tenure included notable highs, such as victories at Sonoma in 2022 and Atlanta in 2024, but this year has been notably challenging.
Currently positioned 31st in the driver standings, Suárez has only one top-five finish at Las Vegas, trailing behind his teammates Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen, who have already secured wins this season. This contrast highlights the struggles Suárez faces as he continues searching for a breakthrough.
The separation from Trackhouse was described as mutual, but Suárez openly acknowledged that the relationship had deteriorated, stating the love between driver and team no longer existed. He admitted that uncertainty about his future with a new team has likely contributed to his poor on-track performance.
With just four races remaining in the regular season, Suárez is under pressure to secure a win that could improve his chances of landing a competitive ride next year and turning around a season rapidly slipping out of control.