NASCAR Mexico City: Essential Info, Live Links & Race Weekend Results

NASCAR is bringing major racing action to Mexico City, with the Cup Series and Xfinity Series both taking on the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit. The doubleheader weekend starts with the Xfinity Series race on Saturday, June 14, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, airing on The CW network.

The Cup Series race follows on Sunday, June 15, kicking off at 3 p.m. Eastern and streaming live on Prime Video. Fans are watching closely to see how teams adjust to the challenges of this international event and new track environment.

Cup Series teams have specific tire rules for the weekend. Each team gets three sets for practice, one set for qualifying, and six sets for the race, including qualifying scuffs.

If rain comes into play, six sets of wet-weather tires per team are available. Xfinity Series teams will use six sets of tires for their event, and four sets of rain tires are on hand if needed.

Updates through the weekend include entry lists, qualifying orders, practice lap times, stage results, and full race results as information is released.

This international race weekend stands out for its complex planning and effort. The entire operation required transporting 132 haulers, carrying race cars and equipment, across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Teams started from Brooklyn, Michigan, heading south to Laredo, Texas, before crossing into Mexico. Each hauler carried a detailed manifest, and customs documents were prepared in advance to speed up the process.

Tom Bryant, vice president of racing operations, played a big role in making sure logistics ran smoothly. Bryant’s military experience helped manage customs, permits, and security, which kept the operation on schedule.

Travel partners were crucial for success. NASCAR worked with Private Jet Services for crew travel and Rock-It Cargo to manage the transportation of cars and tools.

Rock-It Cargo is known for handling big moves, including supporting music tours like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Timing also mattered.

Haulers entered Mexico City during slower traffic hours, helped by police escorts to avoid the city’s heavy congestion. Once the race events end, the teams must quickly load up and begin the trip back to the United States.

NASCAR is not new to Mexico. From 2005 to 2008, events were held in Mexico City, but the current race features greater organization and coordination.

This year, NASCAR managed all the arrangements for cars, equipment, and staff, building on experience from previous races to streamline every step. Teams can check on the latest data and updates across official channels during race weekend.

The weekend marks an important step for NASCAR’s growing international presence, highlighting both the attraction of the sport in new locations and the detailed preparation needed to pull off a weekend of world-class racing in another country.

The spotlight remains on the racing action and the athletes, but much of the work happens behind the scenes to make these races possible. Fans can expect spirited competition, live coverage, and a memorable weekend as NASCAR makes its mark in Mexico City once again.

John Martinez

John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.