NASCAR Stages Historic Mexico City Cup Race

NASCAR is set to make history in 2025 by holding its first-ever Cup Series points race in Mexico City at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, highlighting the sport's global expansion. Shane van Gisbergen, a noted road course specialist, secured pole position for the inaugural Viva Mexico 250, leading a 37-car field that includes top contenders such as Ryan Preece and Ross Chastain. The race weekend also features the Xfinity Series' Chilango 150, where 18-year-old Connor Zilisch took pole and Daniel Suárez experienced a setback after a qualifying crash. This event follows a season marked by diverse winners and supports NASCAR's push into international venues to grow its fan base. The technical 100-lap road course is expected to favor drivers like Chase Elliott and van Gisbergen. Additional motorsport excitement comes from concurrent events like Le Mans and the Ford Mustang Challenge, contributing to a vibrant racing weekend.