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.

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.

NASCAR was in Mexico City for the first international points-paying race for the Cup Series since 1958. And because it was a road course – not to mention one that none of the drivers had raced at before – Shane Van Gisbergen was a heavy favorite going into the race.

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

SportsLine's Steven Taranto reveals his picks and NASCAR props for the 2025 Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City race, where Shane van Gisbergen, Christopher Bell, William Byron,

A historic weekend in NASCAR has come and gone. The Xfinity Series and Cup Series shared the weekend in Mexico City. There was a pair of international winners in the races held. The Mexico Series was able to share the weekend with the big-time series.

Alex Bowman suffered a nasty wreck at Michigan International Speedway prior to this past weekend’s race in Mexico City. The impact put his status in doubt for NASCAR’s international race throughout the week.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. leaned into Carson Hocevar's car and expressed his frustration after contact during the NASCAR Mexico race.