The very first points-paying system in NASCAR Series of cuts The race outside the United States in Mexico, at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez on June 15, 2025, is a great moment for the sport. For many fans, it’s a sign of NASCAR’s global growth. For others, especially on social media, it raised questions. It’s not about the drivers or the cars, but about security and logistics abroad.
But lately, among NASCAR fans, the topic of safety in Mexico has been discussed in practical terms: security and logistical hurdles. It all started with a photo posted on X of armed personnel riding behind NASCAR transporters that went viral with the caption: “NASCAR teams are not here. »
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The image sparked a lot of reaction, with one user simply saying: “Actually crazy.” Another said: “So it’s not safe. » With a few words, the tone of the conversation changed. Comments poured in questioning whether extreme security was necessary or what it meant.
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The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is a superb track, full of history in fact. It hosted the Xfinity Series between 2005 and 2008, and drivers such as Dennis Hamlin And Kyle Busch we won there. It is a certified and internationally recognized track for Formula 1 and IndyCar. The 2.67-mile route is nestled in Mexico City’s Magdalena Mixhuca Park and surrounds Foro Sol. It’s a difficult and memorable track.
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The Autodromo has previously hosted NASCAR and now meets all FIA standards. Mexico City’s altitude and tight turns will be a challenge, but the teams are ready.
Officials are already reassuring supporters and teams. Ben Kennedy, NASCAR senior vice president of racing development and strategy, said “The planning has been very good so far…we have a playbook from when we introduced the Xfinity Series about 15 years ago.” He also cited close collaboration with local organizers and logistics company Rock-It Cargo.
Rodrigo Sánchez, marketing and public relations director of the Autodromo, added that the same company that takes care of Formula 1 and all the major world circuits organizes NASCAR in Mexico. And they’re “very experienced in logistics, security and all that. We don’t anticipate any problems.”
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