The NASCAR Cup Series is heading south of the border this weekend for the first time ever. Sunday’s Viva México 250 is an important moment for the sport, as it tries to expand its reach outside the United States. Before some of the best drivers in racing arrive in Mexico, we’ve got the NASCAR entry list for Mexico City.
Let’s dive into the NASCAR entry list for this weekend’s race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico.
Related: NASCAR schedule this weekend, including Viva Mexico 250.
NASCAR entry list this weekend: Viva México 250
Here is the full field of 37 drivers for the Viva México 250 in the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. There are 36 full-time drivers in the field, with Katherine Legge (No. 78 car) fielding the one open entry. This will be Legge’s second Cup start in her racing career.
Related: NASCAR standings, Cup Series playoff picture before Viva Mexico 250
| Car – Driver | Team | Crew Chief | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | Phil Surgen | Wendy’s Frosty Swirls |
| 2 – Austin Cindric | Team Penske | Brian Wilson | Menards/Quaker State |
| 3 – Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Richard Boswell II | Boot Barn |
| 4 – Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | Drew Blickensderfer | Long John Silver’s |
| 5 – Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Cliff Daniels | Valvoline |
| 6 – Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | Jeremy Bullins | Castrol |
| 7 – Justin Haley | Spire Motorsports | Ryan Sparks | Gainbridge |
| 8 – Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | Randall Burnett | Lucas Oil |
| 9 – Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Alan Gustafson | LLumar |
| 10 – Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | Andrew Dickeson | Ohio Logistics |
| 11 – Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Chris Gayle | Yahoo! |
| 12 – Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Jonathan Hassler | Wurth |
| 16 – AJ Almmendinger | Kaulig Racing | Trent Owens | LeafFilter Gutter Protection |
| 17 – Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | Scott Graves | Body Guard |
| 19 – Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | James Small | Bass Pro Shops |
| 20 – Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Adam Stevens | Mobil 1 |
| 21 – Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | Miles Stanley | DEX Imaging |
| 22 – Joey Logano | Team Penske | Paul Wolfe | Shell Pennzoil |
| 23 – Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | Charles Denike | Chumba Casino |
| 24 – William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | Ryan Fugle | Valvoline |
| 34 – Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | Chris Lawson | Long John Silver’s |
| 35 – Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | Davin Restivo | Monster Energy Zero Sugar |
| 38 – Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | Ryan Bergenty | Benebone |
| 41 – Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | Aaron Kramer | HaasTooling.com |
| 42 – John H. Nemechek | LEGACY MOTOR CLUB | Travis Mack | Pye Barker Fire & Safety |
| 43 – Erik Jones | LEGACY MOTOR CLUB | Ben Beshore | Family Dollar |
| 45 – Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | Billy Scott | Xfinity Mobile |
| 47 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr | Hyak Motorsports | Michael Kelley | Fun Pops |
| 48 – Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | Blake Harris | Ally |
| 51 – Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | Billy Plourde | Arrowhead Brass |
| 54 – Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | Tyler Allen | Monster Energy |
| 60 – Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | Derrick Finley | Krogar / Colgate |
| 71 – Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | Travis Peterson | B’laster |
| 77 – Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | Luke Lambert | Totalplay |
| 78 – Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | David Ingram | E.L.F Cosmetics |
| 88 – Shane van Gisbergen | Trackhouse racing | Stephen Doran | Safety Culture |
| 99 – Daniel Suárez | Trackhouse racing | Matt Swiderski | Telcel |
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NASCAR Mexico City FAQ
Has NASCAR ever raced in Mexico?
While there have been NASCAR races in Mexico, the Cup Series hasn’t previously raced in Mexico until the 2025 season with the June 15 race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.
Where is the Mexico City NASCAR race?
The NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico is taking place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico. While tentative plans targeted the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, NASCAR ultimately decided on Autódromo for the Cup Series race in 2025.
Are there any Mexican NASCAR drivers?
Yes, Daniel Suarez is the lone Mexican-born driver in the NASCAR Cup Series. Suarez, who drives the No. 99 car for Trackhouse Racing, is from Monterrey, Mexico.
How many laps is the Viva México 250?
The Viva México 250 on Sunday for the NASCAR Cup Series is 100 laps, covering 241 miles. The track at Autódromo Hernanos is 2.417 miles, with 100 laps covering 241.7 miles (389 km). It is a road course, the second road course of the 2025 Cup Series season.
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