Daniel Suárez's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Racing

Daniel Suárez's Sports Injuries Table

Type Area Date Consequences Content How It Happened Recovery Duration Rehabilitation Details Impact On Career Psychological Impact Previous Injuries Return To Competition Severity Treatment Medical Staff Long Term Impact Preventive Measures Competition Missed Initial Symptoms Re Injury Risk Support System Rehabilitation Location
Concussions Head 2017-06-10 Missed a few practice sessions and experienced headaches and dizziness. Daniel Suárez was involved in a significant crash that led to a concussion. He was evaluated by medical staff and had to follow NASCAR's concussion protocol before returning to competition. During a multi-car crash at the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway. 1 week Rest and monitored by medical staff to ensure symptoms subsided. Had to miss practice sessions, but no long-term impact on his career. Increased caution in subsequent races. None reported prior to this incident. 2017-06-18 Moderate Rest and monitoring by medical professionals. NASCAR medical team No long-term impact reported. Improved helmet and headrest technology. Missed some practice sessions. Headaches and dizziness. Low, with proper precautions. Team and family support. Home and medical facilities.
Leg Injuries Left Leg 2019-08-17 Sustained bruising and muscle strain in the left leg. Daniel Suárez was involved in a crash that resulted in a leg injury. He was treated by the track's medical team and later by his personal physician. Involved in a crash during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. 3 weeks Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to full activity. Temporary reduction in performance due to pain. Increased caution during races. Concussion in 2017, right wrist injury in 2018. 2019-09-08 Moderate Rest, physiotherapy, and pain management. Track medical team and personal physician. No long-term impact reported. Improved leg protection in seat design. Missed one race to allow for recovery. Bruising and muscle pain in the left leg. Moderate, with potential for muscle strain. Team and family support. Home and physiotherapy clinic.
Wrist Injuries Right Wrist 2018-03-03 Experienced pain and swelling in the right wrist. Suárez sustained a right wrist injury following a crash. He received immediate medical attention and was advised to rest the wrist. During a crash in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 2 weeks Rest, ice, and physical therapy. Minor impact, with some discomfort in subsequent races. Increased awareness of wrist protection. Concussion in 2017. 2018-03-18 Mild Rest, ice, and physical therapy. NASCAR medical team and personal physician. No long-term impact reported. Enhanced wrist protection in gloves. None, continued to race with some discomfort. Pain and swelling in the right wrist. Moderate, if not properly managed. Team and family support. Home and physical therapy clinic.

Daniel Suárez's Sports Injuries Videos

Daniel Suarez details how he's battling through an injury at Bristol.

Bristol, in my opinion, is one of the most demanding places we go physically, so it was actually a good place to come to with an injury. But it is what it is. I like challenges a lot, and I've been in a lot of difficult situations in my career, and this is just one more of them. I can move my thumb a little bit more, and it gets a little bit painful, but once I have my cast on, it's pretty good. As a racecar driver, once you're in the race car, it doesn't matter if you have a problem or not; you are very focused on driving, and you forget about everything else. So I'm hoping that happens to me.
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Daniel Suarez crashes during the NASCAR Cup final round of Nashville qualifying | Motorsports on NBC

Daniel won't run a 77 in the first round and will need to back it up to beat his teammate and have a shot at the pole. Unfortunately, he backs it into the wall before even taking the green. There's a fire on the driver's side as he tries to re-fire the car. His teammate, Chastain, just went out and topped the board with a 79, giving Daniel more confidence since the track had grip. However, as he aggressively approached the green, the car did not stick and quickly spun around. This incident is tough on a driver's confidence, as losing control feels like a personal failure.
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Daniel Suárez Injury Update

Daniel Suárez suffered a broken left leg and a broken left foot in the STP 500 at Martinsville in the SCS. He will miss the next five races in the Sprite Cup Series and return just in time for the regular season finale at the Brickyard. Cole Custer will substitute for him during his recovery.
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Suarez eliminated after battling steering issues: 'My arms are exhausted'

Daniel Suarez recaps being eliminated from the NASCAR Playoffs after struggling with power steering issues. During the race, he faced difficulties with the car's steering, which worsened as the engine heated up, leading to fluid loss and steering failure. Despite the challenges and physical strain, Suarez managed to finish the race but ultimately couldn't advance in the playoffs. He expressed disappointment, especially since the team was in a strong position before the issue arose. Suarez plans to review what went wrong and improve for future races.
Video thumb: Suarez eliminated after battling steering issues: 'My arms are exhausted'