NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez took an oath this week and became a United States citizen. Suarez was one of 48 citizens representing 28 countries sworn in at the field office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez waves an American flag during a naturalization ceremony, June 18, 2024, in Charlotte , N.C. NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez , center, stands for the “oath of allegiance” during a naturalization ceremony, June 18, 2024, in Charlotte , N.C. Driver Daniel Suárez is introduced before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Sonoma Raceway, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Sonoma, Calif.
His fiancée, Julia Piquet, members of his Trackhouse Racing team, and even NASCAR president Steve Phelps were among the attendees that saw the 32-year-old Suarez complete his journey of becoming an American citizen . Phelps was a surprise guest and delivered the keynote speech at the naturalization ceremony.IndyCar heads to Laguna Seca with new faces in new cars as drivers jockey for jobs“I didn’t think many people were going to really care about it,” Suarez said.
His father packed his car and trailer with Suarez’s karting gear for the States the first time when they road tripped to Las Vegas for an event. Just 12, Suarez finished strong enough to further fuel the idea he could have some sort of racing career. After a move to the States — that included a stint in Buffalo, New York — he landed a ride in NASCAR.As he rose through the NASCAR ranks, Suarez at first was focused on his career more than becoming a citizen.
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