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SportsLine's Steven Taranto reveals his picks and NASCAR props for the 2025 Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City race, where Shane van Gisbergen, Christopher Bell, William Byron,

The enthusiasm from Mexican fans made the weekend a success before cars even raced, Shane Van Gisbergen scored a banner win and more.

NASCAR was in Mexico City for the first international points-paying race for the Cup Series since 1958. And because it was a road course – not to mention one that none of the drivers had raced at before – Shane Van Gisbergen was a heavy favorite going into the race.

After a rough start to his weekend in Mexico City, Shane van Gisbergen found race day to be smooth sailing by leading 60 of 100 laps to win the inaugural Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Hocevar walks back less-than-flattering remarks and expectations for NASCAR's first trip to race at to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Viva Mexico 250.

Shane van Gisbergen's dominant win in Mexico City sealed a spot in the Cup Series Playoffs, turning around his rookie season.

NASCAR star Kyle Busch suffered a big dent to his playoff hopes in Mexico City on Sunday. ➡️ READ MORE NASCAR confirm Joe Gibbs Racing penalty after Mexico City mishap NASCAR has confirmed that Joe Gibbs Racing are set for a penalty following a post-race car inspection at Mexico City.