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NASCAR has officially confirmed its plans for an exciting race weekend in Mexico City, featuring the famous Cup Series tackling a 14-turn, 3.89-kilometer track at Autódromo Hermanos RodrÃguez on June 15th.
This layout is set to host not just the Cup Series, but also the Xfinity and Mexico Series races, making it a must-see event in the NASCAR calendar. The newly confirmed track layout departs from the standard Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit usually seen here, offering a unique challenge specifically tailored for this NASCAR race weekend.
Autódromo Hermanos RodrÃguez will present a unique course that incorporates the stadium section, creating a novel 14-turn route. This differs from the Grand Prix setup, which generally includes 17 turns over 2.674 miles.
NASCAR’s version diverts from Formula 1 by turning right at turn four, skipping what are normally turns five and six on the circuit. This gives the track a fresh feel for viewers who are into both motorsports, breaking from the traditional layout.
Ben Kennedy, NASCAR Executive Vice President & Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer, joins NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez to announce that the NASCAR Cup Series will race in Mexico City for the first… Ben Kennedy, NASCAR Executive Vice President & Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer, joins NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez to announce that the NASCAR Cup Series will race in Mexico City for the first time next year at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on August 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. More Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images
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For those with a keen eye, this isn’t the first time NASCAR has run races in Mexico City. The Xfinity Series raced at this venue from 2005 to 2008, though on a different eight-turn course that measured 2.518 miles. Remarkably, this is also the first points-paying Cup race outside the United States since 1958.
The announcement, made on August 27, was part of NASCAR’s plan to expand its international footprint. Replacing one of Richmond’s two annual events, the addition of Mexico City brings the season’s road course races up to six.
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The New Mexico NASCAR track consists of 14 turns and 2.417-miles. The New Mexico NASCAR track consists of 14 turns and 2.417-miles. NASCARMexico.com
The race weekend promises to be spectacular with it being NASCAR’s first triple-header event featuring Cup, Xfinity, and Mexico Series races all in one weekend. This event will also be among the select NASCAR races to be exclusively streamed on Prime Video, helping to broaden access to audiences worldwide.
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Ben Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice president, chief venue & racing innovation officer, said the following regarding the Mexican race: