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NASCAR's Historic Cup Series Race Set for Mexico City

6/9/2025

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NASCAR Expands Internationally

NASCAR is revving up for its first-ever Cup Series race in Mexico City on June 8, 2025, at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. With drivers like Daniel Suàrez and Kyle Larson gearing up for the challenges of altitude and unpredictable rain, this thrilling event signals NASCAR's bold leap into the global arena, eyeing Brazil for future races.

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Hamlin Celebrates Victory

Denny Hamlin celebrated a thrilling victory at Michigan International Speedway, clinching his third NASCAR Cup Series win this season and his impressive 57th career triumph. As he prepares for the arrival of his child, he may opt out of the upcoming Mexico City race, where NASCAR will make history with its first points-paying international event on June 15, 2025.

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Historical Context

NASCAR's June 15, 2025, race in Mexico City marks its first points-paying event outside the U.S. since 1958. This historic leap follows decades of international motorsport growth, echoing the 1970s when F1 first ventured into Latin America, expanding the sport's global appeal.

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NASCAR Expands Internationally

NASCAR is revving up for its first-ever Cup Series race in Mexico City on June 8, 2025, at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. With drivers like Daniel Suàrez and Kyle Larson gearing up for the challenges of altitude and unpredictable rain, this thrilling event signals NASCAR's bold leap into the global arena, eyeing Brazil for future races.

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