Ruben Pardo is a Busch East Series driver from Mexico City, MX. He became the first Latino driver in NASCAR history to win an event when he won the East Series' 2006 finale, 2006 Mogehan Sun 200 at Lime Rock Park. That win came at the end of his rookie season, winning the NASCAR Rookie of the Year in the series and finishing 8th at the end of the year.
Pardo is expected to compete in some select Busch Series events in 2007 with FitzBradshaw Racing. He made his debut at his home track of Mexico City, finishing 41st in a second Fitz Dodge. Busch Series stats