With just over 22 minutes left in qualifying, Daniel Suarez went out on track for his first flying lap in the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet. Unfortunately, he never completed it as the car went off in Turn 11, slamming the barrier head-on.The front of the car was completely destroyed,Continue Reading
Most of the time, Chase Elliott is NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver, but that’s certainly not the case this weekend in Mexico City. Daniel Suarez, the only Mexican driver in the Cup Series, is getting a lot of attention since his arrival and understandably so. There is a constant media presence aroundContinue Reading
Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen stunned the NASCAR world almost two years ago, the New Zealand driver winning on debut at the Chicago Street Course in a feat not seen in the Cup Series for 60+ years. Since then, the Kiwi has become a full-time NASCAR competitor, slowly improving onContinue Reading
NASCAR held two practice sessions on Friday as Cup drivers and teams learned their way around Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.In the first session, drivers quickly found the limits with several locking up and utilizing the run-off area around the road course. Unfortunately for Noah Gragson, he found the outsideContinue Reading
There is quite the challenge — and opportunity — ahead for Ryan Truex. Denny Hamlin is choosing to stay with his family this weekend and miss the Cup race in Mexico City following the birth of his son. Hamlin’s absence means Truex will get to pilot the No. 11 Joe GibbsContinue Reading
As NASCAR takes on Mexico City this weekend, three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano spent a few minutes speaking exclusively with Motorsport.com’s Luis Ramírez in preparation for the event.Despite failing to win at any road course race in roughly a decade, the Team Penske driver is looking forward to this weekend’sContinue Reading
Shane van Gisbergen breaks down his rookie experience in the Cup Series so far, including the challenges, upswings and support at Trackhouse. SourceContinue Reading
The story of NASCAR and Mexico might never have taken shape were it not for two brothers: Carlos and Enrique Contreras — two Mexicans who arrived in the world’s premier stock car division. Some might call their rise a lucky break, but to those who knew them, NASCAR seemed more likeContinue Reading
Earlier today, it was reported that a chartered plane carrying several members of the NASCAR industry was grounded after an engine issue, causing major delays. That, along with other air travel challenges, has forced NASCAR to adjust its schedule for the weekend ahead.“Due to two aircraft issues that grounded multipleContinue Reading
Fresh off his third victory of the season at Michigan, Denny Hamlin will sit out the first-ever Cup race in Mexico, staying home with long-time partner Jordan Fish following the birth of their son. The couple already have two daughters together. Hamlin released the following statement on Thursday, saying: “We areContinue Reading