Los Angeles – Germán Quiroga, is one of Mexico’s most recognized NASCAR driver, join FOX Deportes for its third season of NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES racing, beginning with the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. ET. The announcement was made today by Carlos Sanchez, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FOX Deportes.
“Adding a Mexican driver to our coverage this season is extremely valuable for FOX Deportes,” said Sanchez. “We understand the importance of helping to increase awareness for the sport within the Hispanic community, Quiroga is a name that will resonate with our audience”
Quiroga joins the broadcast booth as an analyst alongside longtime FOX Deportes race announcer Tony Rivera and analyst Luis Rodriguez, and he will serve as the host of the network’s first NASCAR Digital Series, which is set to premiere in time for the 2015 DAYTONA 500 and provide social and video content to audiences throughout the season.
Quiroga began his career in 1996 in the EL RETO NEON SERIES and won his first championship in 1998. In 2005, he won the FORMULA RENAULT 2000 Championship and in 2006 began racing in the NASCAR MEXICO SERIES, winning three consecutive championships (2009, 2010, 2011), a first in the history of the series. He made his debut in the NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES in 2011. In 2014, Quiroga finished sixth in the championship, becoming the first Hispanic driver in NASCAR history to reach this accomplishment.
About FOX Deportes
Reaching more than 21 million cable and satellite households in the country, of which over 6.3 million are U.S. Hispanic, FOX Deportes is the leader in Spanish-language sports media. FOX Deportes features premier soccer programming with exclusive coverage of Copa Libertadores and Copa Total Sudamericana and extensive UEFA Champions League matches; coverage of the Major League Baseball regular season, All-Star Game, Divisional Series, American League Championship Series and World Series; Major League Soccer, Bundesliga, NCAA College Football, NFL pre and post-season games, USGA US Open, Golden Boy Promotions Boxing, UFC® and NASCAR. Boasting more than 2,100 hours of live and exclusive programming, a robust digital experience brimming with engaging editorial, live scoring and exclusive video highlights, FOX Deportes is the first name in the U.S. Hispanic sports space. For more information, visit FOX Deportes online at Foxdeportes.com.
Contenido generado, publicado y difundido por el departamento de prensa del piloto de la NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Germán Quiroga.
Contacto prensa: Martín Caño.
Email: prensa@germanquiroga.com
Contacto prensa: Martín Caño.
Email: prensa@germanquiroga.com
