NASCAR Driver Becomes American Citizen In Charlotte
The American Dream. It’s a concept that has not only changed over the years but continues to morph as society does. For some, it’s to own his/her own home and…
The American Dream. It's a concept that has not only changed over the years but continues to morph as society does. For some, it's to own his/her own home and raise a family. For others, it's to become wealthy. And for some, like NASCAR's Daniel Suarez, it's to become a citizen of the greatest country in the history of man, The United States of America.
Where Is Daniel Suarez From?
Daniel Suarez was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. And if you think he was born into Mexican aristocracy, you would be woefully mistaken. His childhood was spent in poverty and instilled in him a burning desire for a better life. He tells WCNC, "If you asked me 12 years ago 'Are you going to be a U.S. citizen?' I would have said 'I just want to speak English. It's one step after the other. My advice [to others seeking citizenship] is to work hard and surround yourself with the right people. I will never take this for granted because I know how much it cost me to get here and to get these opportunities. This group of people was able to accomplish the same thing that I did and it's very special."
Where Did Daniel Suarez Become A US Citizen?
The group that Daniel Suarez is referring to is the 48 people, representing 28 nations that took part in the ceremony at the Charlotte office of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. They are part of some 9000 people who becomes citizens in that office each year.
Who Was There To Support Daniel Suarez?
Among those in attendance to support Daniel Suarez in the ceremony was NASCAR President, Steve Phelps who remembers a much different Daniel Suarez than we all know today. "When I first heard of Daniel Suárez... he didn't speak a word of English, but he didn't give up," Phelps said. "[His] resilience pushed him to learn the English language... by watching cartoons!"
These are the Most Wreck-Prone NASCAR Cup Drivers
Crashing ruins the promise of a race day for NASCAR betting fans as well as drivers. It is possible for multiple cars to slide sideways at some tracks, sending the unluckiest among them taking heavy damage and ending their events early. Bookies.com crunched the data and found out which NASCAR drivers wreck the most and which wreck the least.
See the rest of the current NASCAR Cup Series drivers ranked by the percentage of races they have finished in their careers here.
Which NASCAR Drivers Fail To Finish Most Often?
Behind The NASCAR Crash Numbers
You may be surprised by some of these numbers. First, it's obvious that the Dillon boys are grandchildren of a race team owner because they know how to take care of equipment. Harvick, for example, has averaged fewer than two DNFs per season over a period of two decades. Good drivers don't just compete but also avoid other drivers' messes, and the prospect of a crash shouldn't deter any bettor from backing them.
McDowell in the Fast-Lane
McDowell is on the other end of this list. Firstly, he won the 2021 Daytona 500, so we know he can race at a high level in extremely tight traffic. The reason why McDowell's crash rates are so high is that he raced for lower-end teams during the "start-and-park" era following the 2008 financial crash-when sponsors dried up, NASCAR race fields got sparse, and shoestring teams were able to collect a few grand by taking the checkered flag, coasting at the back for a few laps, and then reporting a breakdown.
