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?

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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.

The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity series will hold consecutive qualifying sessions Saturday at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, which then will play host to back-to-back races on its 15-turn, 2.42-mile layout. The NASCAR Mexico Series will hold a 40-lap race (with a 70-minute time limit), followed by a 65-lap race for the Xfinity Series.

"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,

Shane van Gisbergen won his second Cup Series Race in Mexico after seeking advice from the four-time F1 champion.

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?

Hocevar walks back less-than-flattering remarks and expectations for NASCAR's first trip to race at to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Viva Mexico 250.

The NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings and Cup points have been updated after the race in Mexico City. There are now 10 races remaining before the playoffs begin on Aug. 31. Drivers who are on the outside looking in of the playoff standings need to make a move soon to secure a spot in the postseason.

NASCAR headed to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit in Mexico City with a points race for the first time in the sport’s history. In typical F1-celebratory fashion, the sport carried out a podium setup including champagne bottles and trophies,