Daniel Suárez can still feel the adrenaline pumping from that Atlanta moment—February 25, 2024, the Ambetter Health 400. Three cars, side by side, screaming toward the line in a photo finish so tight it took a microscope to call it: Suárez’s No. 99 Chevrolet edged Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch by a jaw-dropping 0.007 seconds.The crowd erupted, his Trackhouse Racing crew mobbed him, and for a fleeting second, it felt like he’d locked in his legacy. But now, as he sits in that same No. 99, staring at an empty garage bay, the echoes of victory feel hollow. Pitbull’s bolted from Trackhouse, new cash is shaking the rafters, and NASCAR’s rumor mill is roaring—is Suárez racing for his seat in 2025?Daniel Suarez is swimming in troubled waters“Is winning enough?” Two victories—does that save him?” This is the question in the mind of every Surez supporter and expert. Spider revealed on Rubbin is Racing: “It depends on the quality of the win. Last year at this very race, we saw Daniel Suarez win in the three-wide photo finish at Atlanta—and that seemingly didn’t quiet the concerns about his security.” That Atlanta stunner—Trackhouse’s first 1-2 with Ross Chastain—wasn’t just a win; it was art, a 0.003-second masterpiece over Busch. Yet here we are, whispers still swirling. It’ll take more than a couple checkered flags—Suárez needs to dominate, not just survive, to keep the No. 99.The Spider further elaborated, “Given the drama at Trackhouse with Pitbull’s departure and their new investment coming in, it sounds like Daniel Suarez has his work cut out for him if he’s going to be returning next year.” The first Mexican-born Cup winner—Sonoma 2022, Atlanta 2024—thought those triumphs would silence the doubters. Instead, he’s under a microscope, with 17-year-old phenom Connor Zilisch revving up to steal his ride. It’s a gut punch for fans who’ve cheered Suárez’s grit from Monterrey to NASCAR’s big stage.There’s Zilisch—the LeBron James of racing, skipping the minors for the big leagues. This kid’s tearing up lower series, and Trackhouse sees stardust. With Chastain cemented as Trackhouse’s cornerstone, Suárez’s seat feels like the sacrificial lamb in this Silly Season shuffle. Pitbull’s exit—Mr. Worldwide, the team’s swagger ex-owner—only fuels the shake-up, leaving Suárez dangling as new investors eye youth over experience.NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Mar 11, 2023 Avondale, Arizona, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez 99 during qualifying for the United Rentals Work United 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Avondale Phoenix Raceway Arizona USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 20230311_gav_sv5_035Suarez’s Atlanta heroics last year had us screaming—he’d done it, beaten the odds again. Now, in early 2025, he’s got a runway to prove himself, starting this weekend at Atlanta’s Ambetter Health 400. Multiple wins? Sure. Dominant runs that make Trackhouse’s brass drool? Maybe. But Zilisch’s shadow looms large, and the clock’s ticking.Can the 32-year-old Latino speedster—who turned doubters into believers with that Sonoma breakthrough—pull off a miracle? Or is the writing already etched in pit-road grease?Connor Zilisch’s Cup Series Blast-Off with Red Bull and TrackhouseNASCAR fans hold onto your hats—Trackhouse Racing‘s recent announcement has shaken the asphalt! Connor Zilisch, the 18-year-old racing prodigy, is roaring into the NASCAR Cup Series this March, piloting the No. 87 Chevrolet with Red Bull’s wings behind him. Yep, Red Bull’s back in NASCAR after a 13-year hiatus, teaming up with Trackhouse to power Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen in 2025. The paddock’s buzzing, and we’re strapped in for the ride!Zilisch couldn’t hide his grin, lighting up social media: “I never thought I’d get the opportunity to race in the NASCAR Cup Series, let alone debut at 18 years old. I’m so fortunate to be surrounded by great companies like [Red Bull] and [Trackhouse Racing]. COTA is only 38 days away, let’s go!” This kid’s no rookie dreamer—he’s a proven beast. He smashed the Truck Series qualifying record at Circuit of the Americas, nabbed an Xfinity win on his Watkins Glen debut, and racked up trophies at Daytona 24 Hours, Sebring 12 Hours, ARCA, and the CARS Tour. Ovals? Roads? Zilisch owns them all, and now he’s gunning for Cup glory.Trackhouse’s lineup is a fireworks factory waiting to explode. Ross Chastain’s the gritty scrapper, Daniel Suárez the fan-favorite trailblazer, Shane van Gisbergen the road-course assassin—and now Zilisch, the teen tornado who might just outshine them all. Red Bull’s return—last seen in 2011 with Kasey Kahne—adds jet fuel to this squad, and COTA’s looming like a launchpad. Could Zilisch, with his fearless flair, chase down history as the youngest Cup champ ever?From Atlanta’s photo finishes to Dover’s infield dreams, NASCAR’s heating up, and Zilisch’s debut is the spark we didn’t see coming. Fans, get ready—this phenom’s about to fly. Can he soar to the top? We’re betting on it!The post NASCAR Rumor: Days After Pitbull’s Sudden Exit, Latino Speedster’s Seat Reportedly Under Fire appeared first on EssentiallySports.