NASCAR Cup Series Holds First International Points Race in Mexico City

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is making history with the inaugural Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, marking the first international points race since 1958 and the first Cup Series event in Mexico. The race will feature 37 Cup cars, including all 36 full-time chartered teams and one open entry driven by British racer Katherine Legge, who brings extensive international racing experience. Mexican driver Daniel Suárez, a two-time Cup Series winner, will compete at his home track, representing a significant moment for the sport's expansion and local fan engagement. The event will be held on a slightly modified 2.49-mile road course known for hosting Formula 1 races, with the NASCAR race covering 100 laps totaling about 242.9 miles, longer than the F1 event on the same circuit. Leading up to the race, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin, fresh off a recent win at Michigan International Speedway, is among the favorites looking to capitalize on his momentum. The weekend will also include expanded Xfinity Series participation, with 39 cars, including several Cup drivers gaining road course experience and additional Mexican drivers competing.