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Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
NASCAR: Trackhouse Racing Owner Breaks Silence on Split With Daniel Suarez
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks has broken his silence on the split with driver Daniel Suarez after the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Marks explained the situation that eventually led him and Suarez to part ways mutually. Suarez secured two Cup victories with Trackhouse since he joined the team in 2021. Now, Marks revealed that it was time for the team to move on, while hinting that his relationship with Suarez remains the same. In addition, Marks also said that he would help his friend find his next opportunity. He said: "Look, Daniel's been a huge part of this company for four and a half years now and when we sat down and mapped out our three-year and our five-year plan and the sponsorships and everything that we're trying to accomplish over the next five years of the company, we just got to a point where we felt like that relationship had beared a lot of fruit for us, but it just was time to move on. "So, as we grow and as the team grows, obviously, we have to identify different opportunities. Look, Daniel has been a huge part of this company and a great friend of mine. We met last night, me and him in the hotel for an hour down in the lobby and we talked about our time together, everything that we've accomplished together and him and I are in a really good place. Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, (R) and Trackhouse Racing team co-owner Justin Marks stand on the grid during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard... Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, (R) and Trackhouse Racing team co-owner Justin Marks stand on the grid during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 31, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. More"It's just this isn't a sport where you do the same thing forever and as we grow, we just felt like it was time to wrap up that relationship and work to try to help him to find the next opportunity, but continue to grow as a company [is] what we're trying to accomplish." Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks addressed Daniel Suarez's departure from the team in post-race. Said he and Daniel talked for an hour in the hotel lobby last night and are in a "really good place", but they had gotten to a point in regards to mapping out the team's future… — Steven Taranto (@STaranto92) July 7, 2025 Newsweek Sports reported Suarez's statement early this month after he and Trackhouse agreed to split. He wrote: "Trackhouse and I have mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the 2025 season. I've had some of the best years of my Cup Series career at Trackhouse. We had great successes as a team and I gained some incredible friends. "We took a team nobody had even heard of in 2021 and in just a couple of years we were winning races and running upfront on a weekly basis. Just like the seasons in a year, sometimes things change and we have agreed to each go in our own direction. "I wish Trackhouse nothing but the best, this 99 team will always be special to me. And I like I always say, The best is ahead!"
Indianapolis Star
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Take in the sights that make Indianapolis Motor Speedway a racing icon
Grace Hollars Michelle Pemberton Grace Smith Christine Tannous Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) climbs out of his car on the yard of bricks after winning the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jenna Watson/IndyStar Racing fans sit in the stands watching the race Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden celebrates on the victory podium after winning the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar The U.S. Air ForceThunderbirds perform a flyover as Chip Ganassi Racing driver Tony Kanaan (1) and wife Lauren Bohlander listen to the national anthem Sunday, May 29, 2022, prior to the start of the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar The field takes the green flag Sunday, May 28, 2023, to start the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Luke Johnson/IndyStar NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) qualifies Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Adam Cairns/Indianapolis Star The cars race down the tack in the last 20 laps Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brett Phelps/IndyStar Actors Austin Butler, left, and Jodie Comer wave the green flag on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Scott Bogardus of New York adjusts his headphones while watching the Pennzoil 250 from the turn one grandstands, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fans walk under the pagoda Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, during practice for the Gallagher Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Adam Cairns/Indianapolis Star Drivers navigate pit road in preparation for stage two racing during the 30th running of the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Fans walk behind pit road Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Adam Cairns/Indianapolis Star Meyer Shank Racing driver Helio Castroneves (06) and team climb the fence near the yard of bricks Sunday, May 30, 2021, during the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar The skyline of Indianapolis is visible as cars enter turn two during the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Spectators walk under the grandstands during the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brett Phelps/IndyStar A video board on the pagoda warns of a weather delay Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, ahead of a day full of NASCAR and IndyCar events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Adam Cairns/Indianapolis Star Fireworks go off behind the pagoda Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tyler Ward/For IndyStar Drivers pile up in turn one during the first overtime during the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. John Chilton/For IndyStar A rainbow appears following a brief shower Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Adam Cairns/Indianapolis Star NASCAR Cup Series drivers Tyler Reddick (45) and Denny Hamlin (11) lead the field around the first turn after taking the green flag on Sunday, July 21, 2024, during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch Doug McSchooler/For IndyStar A look Monday, March 31, 2025, at the newly renovated Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Racing fans seek shelter during a rain delay Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar The sun rises on Saturday, May 28, 2022, ahead of the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar
