Daniel Suárez opens the door to NASCAR’s return to Mexico, but warns of a major obstacle
Por Carlos Rodríguez ·
Daniel Suárez wants to race in Mexico again in the NASCAR Cup Series, but the driver from Monterrey knows that repeating the historic 2025 event requires much more than just the desire of drivers and fans. Logistics, track availability, and planning well in advance are key factors in bringing the U.S. championship back to the country.
The Cup Series made history in 2025 by holding its first official points race outside the United States since 1958—and the first in its history in Mexico—at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. However, the event did not return to the 2026 schedule. NASCAR explained when announcing its schedule that the FIFA World Cup and the numerous events hosted by the track made scheduling difficult.
Suárez explains what NASCAR needs to make a comeback
Suárez believes there is interest in bringing the race back.
However, he noted that organizing an event of this magnitude requires coordination among numerous parties.
“It takes a lot of planning to put on an event like this, and a lot of people are involved,” the Mexican explained to Motorsport.
He also noted that the industry can learn from the experience of 2025 to improve a potential future edition.
One of the problems is precisely the intense activity of the Rodríguez Brothers.
Unlike other events held at the venue, organizing a NASCAR race requires the use of the facilities for a considerable period of time.
This could conflict with concerts and other commercially significant events.
The official 2026 schedule confirms that the Cup Series will not have any international races this season.
NASCAR, however, stated when it unveiled the schedule that it is interested in continuing to explore opportunities outside the United States in the future (Filed under: Daniel Suárez Wants NASCAR in Mexico).
Could NASCAR race in Monterrey?
Suárez was also asked about Monterrey, his hometown, as a possible option.
Its proximity to Texas could reduce some of the equipment transport costs, and the city has a strong history in international motorsports:
Champ Car raced there, and Suárez himself recalled that one of those races was the first one he ever attended.
However, the Mexican believes that saving time on the road would not solve the fundamental challenge.
For him, aspects such as logistics, promotion, and organization surrounding the race are more important.
And despite his ties to Monterrey, Suárez continues to point to Mexico City and the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez as the natural venue for a potential return of NASCAR to the country, given the track’s prominence and recognition (Filed under: Daniel Suárez Wants NASCAR in Mexico).
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Daniel Suárez Is Having a Great 2026 with Spire
While he waits for another chance to race in front of a Mexican crowd, Suárez is in his first season with Spire Motorsports, behind the wheel of the No. 7 Chevrolet.
NASCAR confirms that he won the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte and secured his spot in the 2026 postseason.
His connection to that historic visit to Mexico also left a special memory.
In 2025, he finished 19th in the Cup race, but the day before, he staged a spectacular comeback to win the race in what was then the Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports (Archived as: Daniel Suárez Wants NASCAR in Mexico).
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