NASCAR hopeful for deserved return to Mexico City in 2026
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After a rough start to his weekend in Mexico City, Shane van Gisbergen found race day to be smooth sailing by leading 60 of 100 laps to win the inaugural Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Shane van Gisbergen's dominant win in Mexico City sealed a spot in the Cup Series Playoffs, turning around his rookie season.
The enthusiasm from Mexican fans made the weekend a success before cars even raced, Shane Van Gisbergen scored a banner win and more.
NASCAR was in Mexico City for the first international points-paying race for the Cup Series since 1958. And because it was a road course – not to mention one that none of the drivers had raced at before – Shane Van Gisbergen was a heavy favorite going into the race.
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Kyle Larson Says Mexico Trip a Wake-Up Call as NASCAR Forces Drivers Out of Comfort Zone originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kyle Larson, like his fellow NASCAR Cup Series competitors, has a routine each race weekend during the season. It’s repeated over and over and over.