NASCAR Mexico Series President and CEO Jimmy Morales, from left, NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez, of Mexico, Ben Kennedy, executive vice president and chief venue and racing innovations officer and Federico Alemán, OCESA executive, pose for a photo on the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) AP

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Mexico City for its first-ever event in Mexico and its first international points race in over six decades. The track is most known for hosting Formula One races, but NASCAR drivers will use a slightly altered 2.

Drivers battled rain and the road course at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on both days, and Daniel Suarez and Shave Van Gisbergen emerged with victories. Many NASCAR fans enjoyed the racing over the weekend, but one driver landed in hot water after comments about the city and the venue.

Here's a look at the NASCAR Cup Series qualifying results at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and the starting lineup as a result:

The NASCAR Cup Series continues this afternoon, as racers compete in the Viva Mexico 250. Fans can watch this NASCAR race for free online.

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Veteran NASCAR Spotter Blasts Mexico Experience, Hints at Robbery: ‘Screw This Place’ originally appeared on Athlon Sports.