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Van Gisbergen Claims Pole While Suárez Captures Xfinity Win Ahead of NASCAR’s Mexico City Cup Debut

A grounding of multiple teams’ charter flight prompted schedule changes before Sunday’s first modern-era Cup points race outside the U.S.

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NASCAR - NASCAR Cup Series Mexico - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - June 14, 2025 Trackhouse Racing's Daniel Suarez during qualifying REUTERS/Henry Romero
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Overview

  • Shane van Gisbergen topped qualifying with a 93.904 mph lap to earn his first Busch Light Pole of 2025 and will lead the Viva Mexico 250 as he seeks his inaugural win of the season and a playoff berth.
  • Daniel Suárez rallied from 39th in a backup car to dominate Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, securing his first Xfinity victory since 2016 on home soil.
  • An engine failure on a chartered plane carrying key crew members forced NASCAR to delay practice and inspections, with officials revising the weekend schedule to accommodate grounded teams.
  • Suárez arrives in Mexico City under pressure in 28th place on a one-year Trackhouse Racing contract, viewing a strong Cup result as critical for his 2026 prospects.
  • Sunday’s race at over 7,300 feet elevation underscores NASCAR’s push into international markets and spotlights the cultural significance of its first Cup points event outside the U.S.