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For the first time in over 60 years, the NASCAR Cup Series will compete in an international points-paying race with a visit to Mexico in June 2025. Announced during a press conference in Mexico on …
The NASCAR Cup Series will hold its first international points-paying race in over 60 years, with a visit to Mexico in June 2025. The event will take place at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez road course on June 15, featuring the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Mexico Series as well. The Cup Series race will be aired on Prime Video, while the Xfinity Series broadcast will be on The CW. NASCAR’s executive vice president Ben Kennedy expressed excitement about expanding the sport’s global presence with this historic step in Mexico City. The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez road course, a Formula 1 site since 1959, also hosted the NASCAR Xfinity Series from 2005 to 2008. NASCAR’s previous international Cup Series race was held in Toronto in 1958, signaling a significant return to international competition. Mexico’s inclusion in the 2025 season adds to a robust lineup of confirmed events, with more details yet to be unveiled.
