Nasar stars enjoy the Mexico City immersive town visit before the first International Cup series

Mexico City – Daniel Suarez drove a quartet of Nasty Stars on the streets of Mexico City, after midnight, in search of a night cover after a complete day to present his native country to his competing colleagues.

Nasar va Hold your first race of the International Point Cup series in modern history In June, when he competes with Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, one of the most popular stops in the Formula 1 calendar. It will be the first time in 1958 and only the third time in 77 years in which the Top A NASCAR series will run an event that matters in the championship outside the United States.

When the announcement was made in August last year, it was encountered with emotion on a new place in a new country. But, as season 2025 started, the rumors floated through the industry, that the race could not even happen, asked questions about security and safety, and many weekly participants said they will not go to Mexico City.

Nascar did not throw once in this action a two-year contract with the Ocesa promoter, who also hosts the F1 race and other large-scale entertainment events from all over the country-has taken a two-day tour this week to promote the opening of ticket sales on Thursday. The opening price for a three -day general admission ticket is about $ 50.

What made this week’s visit for Nascar was to offer four of his drivers a chance to experience Mexico City culture, to attend the first -class promotional efforts and to see the enthusiasm that locals have for the top state sports series.

Suarez is joined by the former champions of the Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott series, as well as Christopher Bell the winner of the last weekend race. The group had an immersive experience that included a walk on the track, Taco tasting, a night at Lucha Libre Wrestling – where Blaney and Suarez both tried a few movements in the ring – and a Wednesday news conference that attracted hundreds.

“I don’t think many people realize how special this is for me, because I don’t get them at home every day, my culture,” Suarez told The Associated Press. “Everyone has an idea – they were in Cancun or somewhere. But to come to Mexico City and take them to very authentic places and see the city, it was just amazing to show them what they were to experience in June.”

For Ocesa, this week’s visit was a feeling for the market demand for Nascar, which took place in Mexico City with the second-level Xfinity series from 2005 to 2008. Tickets for this year’s F1 race in one day, but Ocesa is in a contract year with the Formula One management and plays both F1 and Nascar.

These two pressing aspects have held discussions with Indycar for a 2026 event on the break, while promoters are waiting to see if Mexico City has an appetite and ability to allow more racing series.

But for Nascar, this week’s visit was a chance for his drivers to spread a positive message when returning to the garage this weekend at the Circuit of the America in Austin, Texas. A great contingent of the staff Ocesa travels to the quota to learn the routines of a cup of cup races.

“This visit is almost like the way Nascar is like a sport – we always tell people that” hey, once you go to a race, you will fall in love with it, “said the chief operating officer Steve O’Donnell. “This was my experience in Mexico City and I think you see the same with the drivers who came here. Seeing them smiling, relaxing, distract, learn a few new things -I hope they will return with a few positive messages. “

Blaney, who promised to learn the Spanish before returning in June, said he “loved every minute” of the trip and anyone in the industry is nervous that he participated in the race is the overthrow of things.

“I have never been one of those who have been outlined about the arrival in Mexico City,” Blaney said. “There is nothing to worry about. The place is beautiful, people are amazing and I had no problems.”

Elliott, the most popular driver of Nascar and the most reserved in the Mexico City quartet, said he will not hesitate to encourage fans to come to the race.

“There has been nothing about my experience in the last two days that raise any level of concern about how we will be accepted, if it is lacking in emotion or if there are safety problems,” he said. “And the place? Honestly, it was even better than I thought it would be. I have nothing wrong to say about races in Mexico City. “

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