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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 53 MIN

NASCAR's Daniel Suárez on Going LAST to FIRST

from Spike's Car Radio · host Spike Feresten

This week, Spike is joined by NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez as they dive into his historic racing career, mental resilience, and passion for classic car collecting. Highlights include Daniel sharing the emotional story of reclaiming his childhood Volkswagen bus and his perspective on NASCAR's evolution. ______________________________________________ BUY SCR MERCH! https://spikescarradio.com Listen to a new audio-only Jerry Seinfeld episode on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio 🎧 Raycon - Pocket-Sized Sound for Active Days Get 20% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic https://buyraycon.com/spike 🛞 Vredestein - Car, SUV, Van, and Light Truck Tires Demand a better tire. Demand Vredestein. https://vredestein.com 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com ______________________________________________ Daniel Suárez takes us through his remarkable journey from being a young car enthusiast in Mexico to making history as the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma. He shares insights about starting from 39th place after switching to a backup car and the mental fortitude required to achieve a first place victory. Daniel also discusses his thrilling Atlanta Motor Speedway win with its photo-finish ending, his rigorous training regimen, and the extreme challenges of racing including communication difficulties and intense heat inside the car. The conversation shifts to Daniel's personal life, including his childhood working in his father's car restoration shop, his Volkswagen collection, and the heartwarming story of reacquiring a VW bus his father had restored. Daniel also reveals his pre-race rituals, his controversial thoughts on the movie "Talladega Nights," and more! _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: [email protected] 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Spike is joined by NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez as they dive into his historic racing career, mental resilience, and passion for classic car collecting. Highlights include Daniel sharing the emotional story of reclaiming his childhood Volkswagen bus and his perspective on NASCAR's evolution. ______________________________________________ BUY SCR MERCH! https://spikescarradio.com Listen to a new audio-only Jerry Seinfeld episode on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio 🎧 Raycon - Pocket-Sized Sound for Active Days Get 20% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic https://buyraycon.com/spike 🛞 Vredestein - Car, SUV, Van, and Light Truck Tires Demand a better tire. Demand Vredestein. https://vredestein.com 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com ______________________________________________ Daniel Suárez takes us through his remarkable journey from being a young car enthusiast in Mexico to making history as the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma. He shares insights about starting from 39th place after switching to a backup car and the mental fortitude required to achieve a first place victory. Daniel also discusses his thrilling Atlanta Motor Speedway win with its photo-finish ending, his rigorous training regimen, and the extreme challenges of racing including communication difficulties and intense heat inside the car. The conversation shifts to Daniel's personal life, including his childhood working in his father's car restoration shop, his Volkswagen collection, and the heartwarming story of reacquiring a VW bus his father had restored. Daniel also reveals his pre-race rituals, his controversial thoughts on the movie "Talladega Nights," and more! _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: [email protected] 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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