Suarez on returning to SHR after 2019: ‘I feel very confident’

BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Daniel Suarez explained his current contract situation with Stewart-Haas Racing on Friday, indicating that both he and the team have renewal options after the 2019 season. Suarez came to SHR this year after two seasons with Joe Gibbs Racing, where he lost his ride to make room for Martin Truex Jr. “I feel very confident in where we are,” said Suarez, who was fourth fastest in Happy Hour and quickest in 10 consecutive lap average at Michigan International Speedway. “We have options on both sides, which is good. I have an option, they have an option, and I feel that is the best way to do things, especially when you have a lot of unknowns at the beginning of the year. We know where we are at and what we can do. We haven’t won races — that was my goal, but nobody has on the team. RELATED: Full schedule for Michigan, Texas “It isn’t like I am the only one not winning races like it was the last (two) years. It’s a way different situation. I feel like, when we move forward, we move forward together. I don't feel like I am the guy that is struggling of the group. I feel like we are going to be in good shape. I feel like I am in a good home with Stewart-Haas Racing and Ford Performance and everyone in this group. I’m not really worried. I feel confident about it. MORE: Suarez: 'If you're polite, you won't last' “But I will tell you that I felt confident about it as well last year and you saw what happened. You never know in this sport. I don't like talking about it until it is 110-percent secure. The sport is at a point where anything can happen. What I can control is this weekend. I have to do my thing this weekend and try to win races. I feel like the rest will take care of itself.”