A landmark NASCAR event is set to take place in Mexico City, featuring 37 Cup Series cars and 39 Xfinity Series cars. Normally, the Xfinity Series field is limited to 38 spots, but this race expands the field to 40, allowing all entrants to participate in this major event.
The Cup Series field includes 36 regular competitors along with one additional open entry, which is car No. 78 from Live Fast Motorsport driven by Catherine Ledogar. In the Xfinity Series, several Cup drivers will also compete to gain more experience on the road course. Notably, Mexican-born star Daniel Suarez will race the No. 9 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports. Joe Gibbs Racing brings two drivers to the event: Ty Gibbs in the No. 19 Toyota and Christopher Bell in the No. 24 Toyota for Sam Hunt Racing.
Three Mexican-born drivers are part of the Xfinity field: Daniel Suarez, Truck Series regular Andres Perez de Lara making his Xfinity debut in the No. 91 Chevrolet for DGM Racing, and Leuven Robero, the 2020 NASCAR Mexico Series champion, also debuting with Joey Gase Motorsports in the No. 35 Chevrolet.
The article also includes detailed entry lists for both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series cars, highlighting the diverse and competitive lineup of drivers and teams slated for this historic race in Mexico City.
Fan Take: This race is a thrilling step for NASCAR’s international growth, showcasing talent from Mexico and beyond. It offers an exciting opportunity for fans to see their favorite drivers tackle a unique road course, potentially shaping the future of NASCAR’s global outreach.
