Daniel Suárez responded with a concise five-word message to Bubba Wallace after Wallace congratulated him on his impressive NASCAR Xfinity Series victory in Mexico City. Suárez won the Chilango 150 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, a 65-lap, 157-mile race, finishing ahead of Taylor Gray and Austin Hill. Remarkably, Suárez started the race from the very last position but steadily improved his standing throughout the race, finishing 30th in Stage 1, 20th in Stage 2, and ultimately taking the lead to win after leading for 19 laps while driving for JR Motorsports.

Bubba Wallace, a fellow NASCAR driver from 23XI Racing and a friend of Suárez, expressed his emotional reaction on social media, saying he was at the spa and missed watching the race live but felt chills and even cried for his friend, celebrating Suárez’s victory in front of his home crowd. Wallace’s message included enthusiastic encouragement in Spanish: “VAMOS AMIGO, VAMOS!!!!!!!”.

Suárez’s victory was notable not only for his comeback from last place but also because he achieved it driving a backup car. This win added to his four Xfinity Series victories and came ahead of his participation in the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race, the Viva Mexico 250, also held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Suárez, the only Mexican-born driver in the field, has become a symbol of national pride and carried the hopes of Mexico during the race weekend. He expressed deep gratitude to fans and media for their support, noting that the energy and hype exceeded all his expectations.

Bubba Wallace also acknowledged Suárez’s hard work and efforts in collaborating with NASCAR to make the Mexico City race special and safe for everyone involved, including drivers, fans, and families. Wallace praised both Suárez and NASCAR for their roles in ensuring a memorable and secure event.

In summary, Daniel Suárez’s remarkable win in Mexico City was celebrated by peers like Bubba Wallace, who shared heartfelt congratulations, to which Suárez replied briefly but appreciatively. Suárez’s success at his home race highlighted his skill, perseverance, and the strong connection he has with Mexican fans and the NASCAR community.