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Van Gisbergen Masters Rain-Soaked Mexico City Cup Debut to Secure NASCAR Playoff Berth

Ending his long winless streak, Van Gisbergen showcased his wet-weather prowess in NASCAR’s first Cup points race held outside the United States since 1958.

NASCAR - NASCAR Cup Series Mexico - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - June 15, 2025 Trackhouse Racing's Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Mexico REUTERS/Henry Romero
NASCAR - NASCAR Cup Series Mexico - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - June 15, 2025 Trackhouse Racing's Shane Van Gisbergen during the race REUTERS/Henry Romero
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Overview

  • Shane Van Gisbergen steered his No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet from pole position to victory in the Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
  • A sudden rain shower on the opening lap and shifting wet conditions allowed him to leverage his expertise on slippery tracks, sealing the win with a decisive pass on lap 52.
  • Saturday’s win snapped a 15-race drought for Van Gisbergen and earned him an automatic berth in NASCAR’s playoffs.
  • Christopher Bell finished 16.6 seconds behind in second place and Chase Elliott claimed third after battling through the wet conditions.
  • Local favorite Daniel Suarez faded to 19th despite winning the Xfinity race the day before; Kyle Busch crashed out on lap six after struggling on the wet surface.