Welcome to the Cup Suarez! AVONDALE, AZ - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez during a NASCAR testing at Phoenix International Raceway on January 31, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

2016 Xfinity Champ and 2017 Cup Driver Daniel Suarez stopped by the studio to talk NASCAR with Rick and John.

As NASCAR fans prepare for the 2017 season, Suarez hung out with Rick and John to talk about how fast his rise has been in the racing series. He talked about starting out by racing Go Karts in Mexico. From there, he got involved in the NASCAR Mexico Series and then the K&N Pro Series. He detailed his move to America and how some NASCAR Mexico drivers tried to hold him back.

Suarez talked about the diversity in NASCAR and what he is trying to do to broaden the field. Finally, he went into detail about the new points system and how a NASCAR champion will be crowned. He explained that the new system will be better for the drivers and fans.

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