The NASCAR Mexico Series (formerly NASCAR Corona Series and other names) is a national NASCAR-sanctioned racing series in Mexico. It is the most prestigious stock car racing series in the country.
Origins (Desafío Corona)
The Desafío Corona was established in 2004 by NASCAR Mexico, a joint-venture between NASCAR and Mexican entertainment group OCESA, with the idea of developing stock car racing in Mexico, and fueling a transition from the country's historically open-wheel car racing fan base to stock car racing.
From 2004 to 2006, the Desafío Corona grew considerably in infrastructure, as well as in number of fans, drivers and sponsors.
Present
The NASCAR Mexico Corona Series was officially presented at the 2006 Desafío Corona award ceremony. Toyota assumed naming rights in 2012, dubbing it the NASCAR Toyota Series.
The series is one of NASCAR's four international series alongside the NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Brasil Series, and the NASCAR Euro Series.
The winner of the series championship received an invitation to the UNOH Battle at the Beach (formerly the Toyota All-Star Showdown). All other drivers could also attempt to qualify by entering the heat races.
2016 hiatus After the end of the 2015 season, the series was suspended supposedly due to the fact that organizers of the series wanted to instead support the Formula One Mexican Grand Prix, which had just been revived for 2015. Several of the teams and drivers that participated in the series moved to the Super Copa Telcel "V8" series.
2017 return In October 2016, it was announced that the series would return with new sponsorship from PEAK Antifreeze, with an exhibition race that December to be followed by a full 2017 season.
Two new supporting series were also created for 2017: the NASCAR FedEx Challenge Series and NASCAR Mikel's Truck Series.
The series lost its sponsorship with PEAK Antifreeze in 2022, with the series name reverting back to the NASCAR Mexico Series.
The following year saw the implementation of a playoff system for the first time to decide the end-of-season champion.
Mexico Series tracks The NASCAR Mexico Series has held events on 17 tracks in 15 locations (two in Santiago de Querétaro and two in San Luis Potosí) since its inception in 2004. The series has raced on a mix of ovals and road courses that are mainly located in Mexico, though some events have also taken place in the United States and Panama.
Several tracks have been raced on in both a road course and oval configuration, including Autódromo Monterrey, Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Autódromo Miguel E. Abed, and Autódromo de Quéretaro.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, USA has historically had the shortest lap distance of any track, being just long. Currently, the Super Óvalo Potosino is the shortest track with a distance of . The longest track is set to be Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez's National road course layout, which will be used for the Mexico Series' joint weekend with the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series in June 2025, with a distance of . Previously, the longest track was Autódromo Monterrey's road course layout, with a distance of .
San Luis Potosí is the location with the most races in series' history, with 42 races having been held as of April 2025 (40 at Super Óvalo Potosino and 2 at Autódromo San Luis 400).
NASCAR Mexico has powered the construction of oval tracks in México, with examples including a remodeling of Autódromo Potosino in 2005, Aguascalientes, Chiapas, and Querétaro. In 2012, another speedway was completed in Juan Aldama, Chihuahua, which is currently known as El Dorado Speedway. El Dorado Speedway has uniquely hosted one of the only night races on the calendar for several years.
In 2013, the series held its first international event; a 75-lap, 75-mile (122 km) long race held at Phoenix Raceway in the southwestern United States. The race was held as part of the NASCAR Cup Series' Subway Fresh Fit 500 weekend, and was known as the Toyota 120. The race lasted until the 2015 season.
In 2024, the series held an exhibition race as part of the NASCAR Cup Series' Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum weekend, that was conducted at a temporary circuit around the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Mexico Series race was a support race for the Clash, and the race was won by Daniel Suárez.
In 2025, the series planned to stage its first race in Central America, which would be held at the Autódromo Panamá located near Sajalices, roughly 50 km southwest of Panama City. The event would be known as the Nations Panama City 200. However, that round was cancelled in August and replaced with the another round.
VenueTracksYears Mexico City Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez 2004–2019, 2022–present Monterrey Autódromo Monterrey 2004–2014, 2017–2019, 2021–present San Luis Potosí Super Óvalo Potosino 2005–2015, 2017–present Puebla Autódromo Miguel E. Abed 2006–2015, 2017–present Querétaro EcoCentro Expositor Querétaro 2008–2015, 2017–present Tuxtla Gutiérrez Autódromo Chiapas 2008–2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2019, 2021–present Aguascalientes Óvalo Aguascalientes México 2009–2015, 2017–present Tulum Tulum International Airport 2026 Progreso 2026
Former tracks +City Track Years Guadalajara Trióvalo Internacional de Cajititlán 2004–2010, 2017–2022 Querétaro Autódromo de Quéretaro 2004–2007 Torreón Autódromo Dinamita 2004 San Luis Potosí Autódromo San Luis 400 2004 Zacatecas Autódromo de Zacatecas 2004–2009 León Autódromo de León 2004, 2017 Juan Aldama El Dorado Speedway 2012–2015, 2018–2019, 2022–2024 Phoenix Phoenix Raceway 2013–2015 Pachuca 2017 Los Angeles Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 2024
Cars
In the first season, only General Motors (through its Pontiac division) and Dodge participated in the series. Ford made its debut in 2005 with its Mustang model, but since 2006, the Fusion is the Ford model entry. In 2009, Toyota started its participation with its Camry. The Mazda 6 was first entered in 2010. As with the other NASCAR divisions in the United States, Dodge subsequently pulled its factory support and no longer participates in the Mexican series.
Along with NASCAR's other international series and the ARCA Menards Series, the Mexico Series has General Tire as an exclusive tire supplier.
Most wins
RankManufacturerWinsRaces% Wins1 Toyota8314856.1%2 Ford4821822.0%3 General Motors4122018.6%4 Dodge2220810.6%5 Mazda147119.7%
Specifications
Chassis: Steel tube frame with safety roll cage, must be NASCAR standards. Engine Displacement: (350 in³) V8. Transmission: 4 Speed Manual. Weight: Minimum (without driver). Power Output: 400 hp. Torque: . Fuel: 98 octane unleaded gasoline provided by Pemex. Fuel capacity: . Fuel delivery: Carburetion. Compression ratio: 9.3:1. Aspiration: Naturally aspirated. Wheelbase: . Tires: Slick tires provided by General Tire. Length: . Width: . Height: . Safety equipment: HANS device, Seat belt.
Champions
As of 2025, eleven different drivers have won the NASCAR Mexico championship. Rubén García Jr. was the youngest champion (20 years old), and Rafael Martínez was the oldest champion (45 years old). Rubén García Jr. has the most championships to his name with 5.
SeasonDriverTeam or Owner(s)No.ManufacturerStartsWinsTop 10sPolesPoints (margin) 2004 Carlos Pardo Telcel Sun Motorola6Pontiac1441222326 (69) 2005 Jorge Goeters Ramiro Fidalgo18Pontiac / Dodge14442320 (48) 2006 Rogelio LópezCarlos Slim48Pontiac / Dodge14572204 (75) 2007Rafael MartínezRamiro Fidalgo18Ford Fusion1471232250 (4) 2008 Antonio Pérez Jimmy Morales1Dodge1451222182 (29) 2009 Germán Quiroga Mónica Morales2Ford1431242273 (276) 2010 Germán Quiroga Mónica Morales2Dodge1431122173 (150) 2011 Germán Quiroga Mónica Morales2Dodge1431222272 (286) 2012 Jorge Goeters Ramiro Fidalgo31Mazda142120539 (34) 2013 Rodrigo Peralta Denisse Guaida24Ford1411101198 (8) 2014 Abraham Calderón Monica Morales2Dodge/Toyota1501111200 (9) 2015 Rubén García, Jr. Juan Pablo García88Toyota1531231213 (18) 2017 Abraham Calderón Jimmy Morales2Toyota12591468 (27) 2018 Rubén García, Jr. Juan Pablo García88Toyota123122452 (23) 2019 Rubén García, Jr. Juan Pablo García88Toyota124112496 (21) 2020 Rubén Rovelo Alessandros Racing28Ford125110522 (14) 2021 Salvador de Alba Sidral Aga Racing team48Ford124102483 (6) 2022 Rubén García, Jr. Team GP - Canel's88Chevrolet12410478 (9) 2023 Salvador de Alba Sidral Aga Racing 48Ford 12 4 10 1 Playoffs Final Four 2024 Rubén García, Jr. Team GP - Canel's88Chevrolet133126Playoffs Final Four2025Alejandro de Alba JrSidral Aga Racing48Ford143134Playoffs Final Four
Rookie of the Year SeasonDriverCarTeam or Owner2004 Ignacio AlvaradoPontiacAlvarado Racing2005 Patricio JourdainFordMotorcraft Racing2006 Antonio PérezPontiacEscudería Telmex2007 Mike SánchezChevroletMAG Paper2008 Irwin VencesFordFCV Racing2009 Alejandro CapínChevroletMT Sport Marketing2010 Daniel SuárezDodgeSC Racing/Equipo Telcel2011 Enrique Contreras IIIDodgeFénix Racing Team2012 Rubén García, Jr.ToyotaSC Racing2013 Santiago TovarToyotaChevrolet2014 Rodrigo MarbanToyotaPatricia Marban2015 Manolin GutierrezFordH&H HighSpeed2017 Enrique BacaChevroletToyotaJimmy Morales2018 Fabián WelterToyotaJimmy Morales2019 Jacobo CosioDodgeSamantha Valadez2020 Luis Michael DorrbeckerFordJimmy Morales2021 Max GutiérrezChevroletJimmy Morales2022Rewarded to a Challenge Series driver; no rookies in the main category2023 Andrés Pérez de LaraChevroletJimmy Morales2024 Alex de Alba FordSidral Aga Racing team2025 Eloy Sebastián López FordJimmy Morales2026 Helio Meza
Series winners
List of winners Info accurate as of the 2026 Puebla 2 Race +KeyDriver is currently racing in the 2026 seasonBoldNASCAR Mexico Champion
RankDriverWinsFirstLast1 Rubén García Jr. 29 2013 Aguascalientes 1 2026 Chiapas2 Rubén Rovelo282008 Guadalajara 12025 Puebla 33 Rogelio López 26 2004 Guadalajara 2 2022 Chiapas 4 Rafael Martínez 19 2005 Guadalajara 2 2013 Querétaro 2 Germán Quiroga 19 2004 San Luis Potosí 1 2025 Aguascalientes 25 Abraham Calderón 18 2013 Phoenix 2025 México City 2 7 Homero Richards 15 2009 Guadalajara 2018 Monterrey 8 Salvador de Alba 14 2018 Guadalajara 2 2023 Puebla 1 9 Jorge Goeters 13 2004 México City 1 2012 Monterrey 2 10 Antonio Pérez 12 2007 Monterrey 2 2013 San Luis Potosí 2 Irwin Vences 12 2013 México City 2 2024 Querétaro 1 12 Daniel Suárez 11 2012 México City 1 2024 Los Angeles Xavi Razo 11 2017 México City 2026 Querétaro 14 Carlos Pardo 10 2004 Torreón 2009 Puebla 1 15 Rubén Pardo 7 2004 Querétaro 2 2015 Phoenix 16 Patrick Goeters 5 2005 México City 1 2013 Puebla 2 José Luis Ramírez 5 2010 Chiapas 2 2022 Querétaro 2 Alejandro de Alba 5 2024 Puebla 2 2026 Aguascalientes 1 Julio Rejón 5 2023 Aguascalientes 2 2025 Querétaro 220 Max Gutierrez 4 2023 Chihuahua 2 2026 San Luis Potosí 2 21 Carlos Contreras 2 2004 Guadalajara 1 2004 Querétaro 1 Freddy Tame Jr. 2 2006 Puebla 3 2007 Querétaro 1 Hugo Oliveras 2 2009 Querétaro 1 2012 México City 2 Rodrigo Peralta 2 2013 Aguascalientes 2 2015 Querétaro 1 Eloy Sebastián22026 Tulum2026 Aguascalientes 2 Santiago Tovar 2 2015 Aguascalientes 1 2019 Chiapas 27 Andrés Pérez de Lara 1 2024 Aguascalientes 1 2024 Aguascalientes 1 Jake Cosio 1 2023 Querétaro 1 2023 Querétaro 1 César Tiberio Jiménez 1 2004 Monterrey 2004 Monterrey Fernando Plata 1 2006 San Luis Potosí 1 2006 San Luis Potosí 1 Ricardo Pérez de Lara 1 2008 Zacatecas 2008 Zacatecas Waldemar Coronas 1 2008 Querétaro 2 2008 Querétaro 2 Héctor Aguirre 1 2013 Mexico City 1 2013 Mexico City 1 Luis Felipe Montaño 1 2014 México City 1 2014 México City 1 Pepe González 1 2015 México City 2 2015 México City 2 Michel Jourdain Jr. 1 2017 León 2017 León Helio Meza 12026 Puebla 12026 Puebla 1 Rodrigo Rejón12026 Puebla 22026 Puebla 2
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