‘Daniel checked a lot of boxes for us right away,’ Justin Marks reveals why he chose Daniel Suarez as his first Trackhouse singing
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The NASCAR Cup race, last Sunday on the Sonoma Raceway California, made history as the No:99 Trackhouse Racing Chevy Camaro ZL1 was driven to the victory lane by Daniel Suarez earning him the place in history books as the first Mexican to do so. Daniel Suarez helped Trackhouse Racing to claim their third win of the 2022 season as the previous two were secured by Ross Chastain earlier this season.
Justin Marks and Pitbull when announced their entry to NASCAR they decided to sign experience NASCAR contender Daniel Suarez as their flag bearer, leading the team through the initial struggles which the Mexican did a wonderful job at, though he came up short in terms of wins. The 2022 season saw the team expand as they purchase GCR-NASCAR stakes and signed their No:1 driver Ross Chastain went on secure the team the first two wins.
Daniel Suarez on the other hand was going through a rough patch of runs as the 2016 Xfinity series champion was approaching his 200rh career start in NASCAR without a win as the bad luck became his constant companion, though he was one of the most consistent drivers in the field. Now Justin Marks has come forth revealing why he choose Daniel Suarez as his driver following his Sonoma win.
Find out what Justin marks had to say about Daniel Suarez’s win
Justin marks acknowledged that he approached Ty Norris with the idea of entering the NASCAR field with a car that will be more concentrated on the people it surrounding them who make the car go and get the best outcome. He went on to say that he changed the model of sports a little bit by investing in the right individuals and empowering and keeping them motivated to get the best finish.
“Yeah, it’s hard to put it into words. When Ty Norris and I first started talking about this, I came to Ty, I’ve got this idea. What I said first and foremost is I believe with this new car it’s truly going to be about the people, the people are going to make this car go. The way they changed the model of the sport a little bit is you have to invest in your people and keep them motivated and put talented people in positions, lift them up, and empower them,” Justin Marks said.
He went on to say that he was able to build a great culture at Trackhouse with his vision and when it came to the driver Daniel Suarez checked a lot of boxes as he was experienced, a winner, Xfinity and Truck Series champion, and someone who has been at winning positions. Justin Marks went on to add that from day 1 of his appointment he told Daniel Suarez that the No:99 was his tea, and suggested Suarez come and ask him about anything they want as the team was ready to do that.
“I just believe that. I think we’re doing that right now because we have a great culture at Trackhouse. Daniel checked a lot of boxes for us right away. He’s an experienced Cup driver. He is a winner. When he’s been in positions to win, he’s won with his Xfinity championship and Truck. He was a winner at this level. I told him from day one, this is your team, these 99 teams are your team. You come to me and tell me anything and everything that you need. We’re going to put that behind you,” Justin marks added.
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