The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit in Mexico City has played host to Formula 1 races for several years. This year, the NASCAR Cup Series made its debut at the facility.
INDYCAR could possibly join the fun in 2026 as both NASCAR and INDYCAR look to increase their North American fan bases.
Whether NASCAR returns will be determined in the next couple of months. NASCAR and promoter OCESA must evaluate the first trip of Cup to Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and the first visit south of the border of any NASCAR national series in 17 years.
It had been 67 years since NASCAR had staged a Cup points race outside the United States.
“We believe that our communities share a spirit of optimism and desire to improve the lives of our people through collaboration and connection,” NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps told the drivers prior to the race. “We believe this is particularly true through sports, and in our case, motorsports. We have the honor and responsibility to excite, entertain and unite through our sport, and I know how much putting on a great show means to all of you.
“We hope that NASCAR can continue to foster meaningful relationships here in Mexico for many years to come.”
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