In four career starts in the NASCAR Cup Series’ biggest race, he has wrecked out of every one of them. In his only other attempt to make the 500 in 2020 with Gaunt Brothers Racing, Suarez failed to qualify for the race.
When asked a question during Daytona 500 Media Day on Wednesday about his record in the 500, Suarez’s teammate Ross Chastain chimed in: “I think he said you stink here.”
Suarez’s reply, “I do, yeah. He’s right.”
It hasn’t been for lack of trying, but Saurez’s record in the 500 is disheartening.
His best finish was 29th in his rookie season in 2017 but has never been able to complete more than 141 of the 200 laps before getting caught up in an accident. Last year, he was out on Lap 14 following his involvement in 16-car accident in Turn 3.
“I definitely have to do something different than what I’ve been doing the last five years,” Suarez said about his approach to Sunday’s season opener. “You know, this race is very unpredictable.
“I…
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