NASCAR’s first international Cup Series race of the modern era was a cultural experience that brought new fans to the series and provided its competitors with a chance to enjoy a new country.

Shane van Gisbergen led a race-high and career-best 60 laps and decimated the field in NASCAR's historic Cup Series race in Mexico City.

After a rough start to his weekend in Mexico City, Shane van Gisbergen found race day to be smooth sailing by leading 60 of 100 laps to win the inaugural Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

The enthusiasm from Mexican fans made the weekend a success before cars even raced, Shane Van Gisbergen scored a banner win and more.

A fun weekend in Mexico City has come and gone, and the NASCAR Power Rankings are starting to become solidified. 10 winners on the season and 10 races to go before the postseason begins.

SportsLine simulated the 2025 Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez 10,000 times. Use its projected leaderboard for NASCAR prop picks at sites like PrizePicks, DraftKings and FanDuel.

Hocevar walks back less-than-flattering remarks and expectations for NASCAR's first trip to race at to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Viva Mexico 250.

Shane van Gisbergen's dominant win in Mexico City sealed a spot in the Cup Series Playoffs, turning around his rookie season.