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NASCAR Confronts Logistics Crunch Ahead of Mexico City Cup Debut

Late car swaps paired with local sponsorship bans are straining NASCAR’s transport schedule.

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Overview

  • The June 14–15 event at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is NASCAR’s inaugural points-paying Cup Series race outside the U.S. since 1958.
  • Teams began removing Michigan backup cars from haulers to load Mexico-ready vehicles in a tightly timed swap this week.
  • Rock-It Cargo, chosen for its large-scale transport expertise, will oversee the 40-hour, cross-border move of nearly 200 trucks.
  • Strict Mexican advertising rules have forced crews to cover alcohol, CBD, tobacco and firearm branding on team equipment.
  • NASCAR will hold podium ceremonies for the top three finishers in both Cup and Xfinity Series, mirroring international motorsports tradition.