The Viva Mexico 250 marks the first time the NASCAR Cup Series has raced international in 25 years, and the first points race since the 1950s. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez was first built ...

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is one of the most iconic racetracks in Latin America. The post Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez: All You Need to Know About Mexico’s Iconic Track and NASCAR’s First International Cup Series Race in 25 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports.

NASCAR’s first international Cup Series race of the modern era was a cultural experience that brought new fans to the series and provided its competitors with a chance to enjoy a new country.

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.