After 17-years away, NASCAR’s Xfinity Series returns this Saturday at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez with the Chilango 150 race in Mexico City. Drivers prepare to navigate its 15-turn track amidst great anticipation.
A Look Back and Forward at the NASCAR Xfinity Series Chilango 150
Last time NASCAR Xfinity Series cars raced through Mexico City, Kyle Busch was celebrating his growing relationship with Joe Gibbs Racing and victories under their flag. Seventeen years later and Busch now races under Richard Childress Racing flag with over one hundred victories under their banner.
The question on everyone’s mind: Who will join the prestigious list of winners at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez alongside legends such as Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, and Juan Pablo Montoya?
Race Details and Challenges
This weekend’s Chilango 150 presents a 158-mile challenge over 65 laps, featuring the complex 2.42-mile road course of Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Competitors will face stage cautions at laps 20 and 40 before they battle it out to the finish line on lap 65. A prize pool of $2,151,939 awaits the successful racers.
With six sets of tires for use between qualifying and the race, teams must strategize carefully, especially with the availability of wet-weather tires from Goodyear. The race’s high altitude at 7,300 feet above sea level adds an extra layer of complexity, testing both driver endurance and car performance.
The Track’s Rich History
Since its inception in 1959, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez has been a staple in Formula 1 racing and previously hosted the NASCAR Xfinity Series from 2005 to 2008. Its unique challenges have crowned only the most skilled victors.
Contenders and Coverage
As the Xfinity Series returns to Mexico, a mix of veterans and new faces join the fray, including Daniel Suarez, Ty Gibbs, and Christopher Bell among others. With a combination of knowledge, skill, and equipment, Daniel Suarez is a favorite, though newcomers like Ty Gibbs and Connor Zilisch also present strong cases for victory.
Watching the Chilango 150
Do not miss the excitement-packed return of NASCAR Xfinity Series racing to Mexico City this Saturday morning with practice sessions starting before qualifying and culminating with Chilango 150 later that afternoon! Don’t miss this thrilling spectacle of racing action.
As engines rev, and racers take their positions, the Chilango 150 promises to become an unforgettable part of NASCAR Xfinity Series racing history, displaying all of the skill, strategy and endurance it requires to conquer Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.