For the first time in nearly seven decades, NASCAR ventured outside its American borders with a Cup Series points race in Mexico City. The Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the NASCAR schedule 2025 was a landmark moment, drawing tens of thousands of local fans and showcased the sport’s ability to capture international interest. Yet, the grand event also exposed logistical difficulties. This left many wondering whether NASCAR’s team could consistently stage such international showcases. To address these, NASCAR’s chief recently sat down to speak about decisions on Mexico and other international venues for the future.

The decision not to return to Mexico in 2026 in the NASCAR schedule added more weight to the debate. Scheduling conflicts with the FIFA World Cup, transportat

See Full Page