Race Notes
Ross Chastain Career Stats
Chastain’s quotes:
How did Phoenix’s win at the end of the season allow you to move into the offseason?
“It made a lot of things in the offseason a lot less difficult than they had ever been. I’ve spent a lot of offseasons looking to prepare for my career, build my team, locate sponsors, that’s an overall effort of 180 of that. It’s almost indescribable.
What made you transfer to Phoenix last year?
“I don’t think it was a change, it was like it was an improvement from what we had been doing and we were improving at the end of the year. We had a couple of chances to win before that and despite everything, putting it all together in there was huge.
You were one of the first people to enter Rajah Caruth in victory lane, what made you need to congratulate him?
“I saw the work he did and it was great to see him get a win. Since he entered the Chevrolet program and exited (he’s one of the first to leave) he hasn’t wavered in the face of all the losses, and we lose a lot more in these things than we gain. I was satisfied for him and went to see him in user in victory lane because a text message wouldn’t have been enough.
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Notes via Suarez
Daniel Suárez Career Stats
Suarez Quotes:
You and (Friday’s Craftsman Truck Series race winner) Rajah Caruth have unconventional paths to NASCAR. You can gauge the difficulties it takes to get to this level. Can you tell us about your victory?
“You can’t believe how pleased I was for him. He’s a wonderful young man. He is not only a very skilled racing driver, but also very dedicated. We see each other for almost a week or two, exercise or do other things. , and I like it a lot. I consider him a friend. He knows it and will know it, but the first win is the hardest to get. I’m sure he’ll win at least a few times this year. “He’s very disciplined and works hard. It’s been strong in the last few weeks. I’m very satisfied for him. Obviously, he made history by being the third African-American driver to win the NASCAR National Series, and it’s very special. “He was also a graduate of the Drive for Diversity program, as were myself, Bubba Wallace, and many others. I’m so excited to see some wonderful skills from the Drive for Diversity program make it to a national series and succeed.
Back-to-back good luck stories from the Drive for Diversity program?
“Of course. A week or two ago I talked about how the Drive for Diversity program has replaced a lot of things since Bubba Wallace and I were there 10 years ago. 10 years ago, it was very smart, we had a smart opportunity. It’s a smart program. But today is a wonderful program and I’m very pleased to see it. 10 years ago, it was a wonderful program to give you the opportunity to compete in the K Series.
At Phoenix Raceway they are going to celebrate “Viva La Fiesta”. I’m just curious to know your general enthusiasm for this occasion and the importance of that cultural presence and its effect there.
“Yes, of course. I think every time I come to the West Coast, to Las Vegas, Sonoma, the Auto Club Speedway was very, very big. Phoenix and Los Angeles: It’s amazing to feel amazing with the Latino network. and I’m very, very proud to be the face of that network in the Cup Series. We’re embracing it and I’m very pleased that the circuits are accepting it with us as well. The “Viva La Fiesta” in Phoenix is just one small example. We are going to have a wonderful time in Phoenix.
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