The NASCAR Cup Series held its inaugural race in Mexico City to adoring crowds. Did the race live up to expectations and should the series return?

All the information you need to get ready for the Viva Mexico 250 NASCAR Cup Series race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.

Shane van Gisbergen won the pole for the Viva Mexico 250 in qualifying on Saturday, setting the fastest time (92.776, 93.904 mph) in a session that was cut short by rain. Van Gisbergen's pole is his first of the season and the second of his Cup career.

It's expected to be 74 degrees with a 21% chance of rain at the start of the Xfinity race.

NASCAR's first Cup Series international points race since 1958 left a strong impression on the garage, making a return in 2026 feel likely.

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is one of the most iconic racetracks in Latin America. The post Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez: All You Need to Know About Mexico’s Iconic Track and NASCAR’s First International Cup Series Race in 25 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Who won the NASCAR Mexico City race? Shane van Gisbergen is the winner, plus full NASCAR Cup results, running order and leaderboard for Viva Mexico 250.

MEXICO CITY — A look at the winners and losers from Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

"Proud" is the word Ben Kennedy is attaching to NASCAR's weekend in Mexico City.The historic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez course hosted both the Xfinity Series, which last competed in the country in 2008,

The Cup Series went to Mexico for the first time, leaving drivers and fans enthusiastic. Now, will both NASCAR and INDYCAR head there in 2026?

The NASCAR Cup Series will make its debut at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit in Mexico City for nearly 90 minutes of practice Friday. Cup cars will be on track for a 50-minute session starting at 4:05 p.m. ET and then another 25-minute session on the 15-turn, 2.42-mile road course at 5:30 p.m.