NASCAR Mexico Series
CategoryStock Cars
CountryMexico
United States
Inaugural season2004
ManufacturersChevrolet
Ford
Toyota (formerly)
Mazda (formerly)
Dodge (formerly)
Tire suppliersGeneral Tire
Drivers' championSalvador de Alba
Makes' championFord
Teams' championSidral Aga Racing
Official websitewww.nascar.mx/
Current season

The NASCAR Mexico Series (formerly NASCAR Corona Series and other names) is a NASCAR 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.[1]

From 2004 to 2006, the Desafío Corona grew considerably in infrastructure, as well as in number of fans, drivers and sponsors.

Present

NASCAR Corona Series logo, 2007–2010
NASCAR Corona Series logo, 2011
NASCAR Toyota Series logo, 2012–2014
NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series logo, 2018–2022

The NASCAR Mexico Corona Series was officially presented at the 2006 Desafío Corona award ceremony.[2] Toyota assumed naming rights in 2012, dubbing it the NASCAR Toyota Series.[3]

The series is one of three NASCAR-sanctioned international series, the others are the NASCAR Pinty's Series and the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. Following North American short-track racing trends to cut costs and unify rules among different tours, NASCAR is considering changes to the Canadian Tire and Corona Series where the two series adopt the Busch rules as to allow the competitors to use the same cars in NASCAR Busch Series races.

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 may 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.[4]

Also in 2017 two supporter series were created: the NASCAR FedEx Challenge Series and NASCAR Mikel's Truck Series.

The series lost its sponsorship with PEAK Antifreeze in 2023, which was when a playoff system was implemented to the series.

Mexico Series tracks

In its 14 seasons, the NASCAR Mexico Series has used 16 tracks in 14 venues (two in Santiago de Querétaro and two in San Luis Potosí). Currently, six oval tracks are used, only Autódromo Monterrey is a road circuit. Three tracks have been used in two configurations. Autódromo Monterrey long and frijol, Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in NASCAR Nationwide and oval, Autódromo Miguel E. Abed in a 2.75 km layout and oval.

Autódromo Potosino is the shortest track (0.804 km) and Autódromo Monterrey the longest (3.4 km).

San Luis Potosí is the venue with more races (34, 32 in Autódromo Potosino and 2 in Parque Tangamanga II)

NASCAR Mexico had powered the construction of oval tracks in México, Autódromo Potosino was remodeled in 2001, Aguascalientes,[5] Chiapas,[6] Querétaro[7] had new tracks for NASCAR events. In 2012, a speedway in Chihuahua was scheduled for inauguration.[8]

For 2013, a race in the Southwestern United States was held: a 75-lap, 75-mile (122 km) race at Phoenix International Raceway during the NASCAR Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 weekend.

For 2024, the series will hold an event as part of the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, to be conducted at a temporary 402m (0.25 mile) circuit around the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Mexico Series race will be a support race for the Clash.

VenueTracksRacesLast
San Luis PotosíAutódromo Potosino
Autódromo San Luis 400		382023
PueblaAutódromo Miguel E. Abed352023
QuerétaroAutódromo del EcoCentro
Autódromo de Querétaro		342023
México CityAutódromo Hermanos Rodríguez312023
AguascalientesAutódromo de Aguascalientes262023
GuadalajaraTrióvalo Internacional de Cajititlán242022
MonterreyAutódromo Monterrey212023
Tuxtla GutiérrezAutódromo Chiapas172023
ChihuahuaEl Dorado Speedway122023
ZacatecasAutódromo de Zacatecas82009
PhoenixPhoenix International Raceway32015
LeónAutódromo de León32017
TorreónAutódromo Dinamita12004
PachucaAutódromo Moises Solana12017

Cars

Corona Series cars

In the first season, only General Motors (through its Pontiac division) and Dodge participated in the series.[9] Ford made its debut in 2005 with its Mustang model,[10] but since 2006, the Fusion is the Ford model entry.[11] In 2009, Toyota started its participation with its Camry. The Mazda 6 was first entered in 2010.[12] 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 the other international series, the K&N Pro Series East and West, and the ARCA Menards Series, the Mexico Series has General Tire as an exclusive tire supplier.[13]

Most wins

RankManufacturerWinsRaces% Wins
1 Japan Toyota8314856.1%
2 United States Ford4821822.0%
3 United States General Motors4122018.6%
4 United States Dodge2220810.6%
5 Japan Mazda147119.7%

Specifications

  • Chassis: Steel tube frame with safety roll cage, must be NASCAR standards.
  • Engine Displacement: 5.7 L (5,700 cc) (350 in³) V8.
  • Transmission: 4 Speed Manual.
  • Weight: 2,680 lb (1,216 kg) Minimum (without driver).
  • Power Output: 400 hp.
  • Torque: 394 ft⋅lbf (534 N⋅m).
  • Fuel: 98 octane unleaded gasoline provided by Pemex.
  • Fuel capacity: 15 US gal (57 L).
  • Fuel delivery: Carburetion.
  • Compression ratio: 9.3:1.
  • Aspiration: Naturally aspirated.
  • Wheelbase: 107 in (2,718 mm).
  • Tires: Slick tires provided by General Tire.
  • Length: 205.25 in (5,213 mm).
  • Width: 74 in (1,880 mm).
  • Height: 52 in (1,321 mm).
  • Safety equipment: HANS device, Seat belt.

Champions

Germán Quiroga, three-time champion (2009–11)

Six drivers have won the championship. The Telcel team is the most successful with four drivers' championships. Rubén García, Jr. is the youngest champion (20 years old), and Rafael Martínez the eldest. (45 years old).[14] Rubén García Jr. has the most championships to his name with 4.

Season Driver Owner(s) No. Manufacturer Starts Wins Top 10s Poles Points (margin)
2004 Carlos Pardo Telcel Sun Motorola 6 Pontiac 14 4 12 2 2326 (69)
2005 Jorge Goeters Ramiro Fidalgo 18 Pontiac / Dodge 14 4 4 2320 (48)
2006 Rogelio López Carlos Slim 48 Pontiac / Dodge 14 5 7 2204 (75)
2007 Rafael Martínez Ramiro Fidalgo 18 Ford Fusion 14 7 12 3 2250 (4)
2008 Antonio Pérez Jimmy Morales 1 Dodge 14 5 12 2 2182 (29)
2009 Germán Quiroga Mónica Morales 2 Ford 14 3 12 4 2273 (276)
2010 Germán Quiroga Mónica Morales 2 Dodge 14 3 11 2 2173 (150)
2011 Germán Quiroga Mónica Morales 2 Dodge 14 3 12 2 2272 (286)
2012 Jorge Goeters Ramiro Fidalgo 31 Mazda 14 2 12 0 539 (34)
2013 Rodrigo Peralta Denisse Guaida 24 Ford 14 1 11 0 1198 (8)
2014 Abraham Calderón Monica Morales 2 Dodge/Toyota 15 0 11 1 1200 (9)
2015 Rubén García, Jr. Juan Pablo García 88 Toyota 15 3 12 3 1213 (18)
2017 Abraham Calderón Jimmy Morales 2 Toyota 12 5 9 1 468 (27)
2018 Rubén García, Jr. Juan Pablo García 88 Toyota 12 3 12 2 452 (23)
2019 Rubén García, Jr. Juan Pablo García 88 Toyota 12 4 11 2 496 (21)
2020 Rubén Rovelo Alessandros Racing 28 Ford 12 5 11 0 522 (14)
2021 Salvador de Alba Sidral Aga Racing team 48 Ford 12 4 10 2 483 (6)
2022 Rubén García, Jr. Juan Pablo García 88 Toyota 12 4 10 478 (9)
2023 Salvador de Alba Sidral Aga Racing team 48 Ford 12 4 10 1 444 (11)

Rookie of the Year

SeasonDriverCarTeam
2004 Mexico Ignacio AlvaradoPontiacAlvarado Racing
2005 Mexico Patricio JourdainFordMotorcraft Racing
2006 Mexico Antonio PérezPontiacEscudería Telmex
2007 Mexico Mike SánchezChevroletMAG Paper
2008 Mexico Irwin VencesFordFCV Racing
2009 Mexico Alejandro CapínChevroletMT Sport Marketing
2010 Mexico Daniel SuárezDodgeSC Racing/Equipo Telcel
2011 Mexico Enrique Contreras IIIDodgeFénix Racing Team
2012 Mexico Rubén García, Jr.ToyotaSC Racing
2013 Mexico Santiago TovarToyota
Chevrolet
2014 Mexico Rodrigo MarbanToyotaPatricia Marban (owner)
2015 Mexico Manolin GutierrezFordH&H HighSpeed
2017 Mexico Enrique BacaChevrolet
Toyota		Jimmy Morales (owner)
2018 Mexico Fabián WelterToyotaJimmy Morales (owner)
2019 Mexico Jacobo CosioDodgeSamantha Valadez (owner)
2020 Mexico Luis Michael DorrbeckerFordJimmy Morales (owner)
2021 Mexico Max GutiérrezChevroletJimmy Morales (owner)
2023 Mexico Andrés Pérez de Lara Chevrolet Jimmy Morales (owner)

*in 2022 there were no rookies in the main category, the best rookie was awarded from the challenge category

Series winners

List of winners

Updated after 2023 Chihuahua 2 (September 23, 2023)

Key
Driver is currently racing in the 2023 season
Bold NASCAR Mexico Champion
RankDriverWinsFirstLast
1 Mexico City Rubén Rovelo262008 Guadalajara 12021 San Luis Potosí 2
2 Aguascalientes Rogelio López262004 Guadalajara 22022 Chiapas
3 Mexico City Rubén García Jr.222013 Aguascalientes 12023 San Luis Potosí 2
4 Nuevo León Rafael Martínez192005 Guadalajara 22013 Querétaro 2
5 Mexico City Germán Quiroga172004 San Luis Potosí 12011 Aguascalientes 2
6 Nuevo León Abraham Calderón162013 Phoenix2023 Mexico City
7 Mexico City Homero Richards152009 Guadalajara2018 Monterrey
8 Jalisco Salvador de Alba142018 Guadalajara 22023 Puebla 1
9 Mexico City Jorge Goeters132004 México City 12012 Monterrey 2
10 Jalisco Antonio Pérez122007 Monterrey 22013 San Luis Potosí 2
11 Mexico City Irwin Vences112013 México City 22019 Puebla 2
12 Mexico City Carlos Pardo102004 Torreón2009 Puebla 1
12 Nuevo León Daniel Suárez102012 México City 12014 Aguascalientes 2
14 Mexico City Rubén Pardo72004 Querétaro 22015 Phoenix
15 Mexico City Patrick Goeters52005 México City 12013 Puebla 2
15 Mexico City José Luis Ramírez52010 Chiapas 22022 Querétaro 2
17 Mexico City Xavi Razo42017 México City2023 Chiapas
18 Mexico City Carlos Contreras22004 Guadalajara 12004 Querétaro 1
18 Mexico City Freddy Tame Jr.22006 Puebla 32007 Querétaro 1
18 Mexico City Hugo Oliveras22009 Querétaro 12012 México City 2
18 Mexico City Rodrigo Peralta22013 Aguascalientes 22015 Querétaro 1
18 Mexico City Santiago Tovar22015 Aguascalientes 12019 Chiapas
18 Mexico City Julio Rejón 2 2023 Aguascalientes 2 2023 Puebla 2
24 Mexico City Max Gutierrez 1 2023 Chihuahua 2 2023 Chihuahua 2
24 Mexico City Jake Cosio 1 2023 Querétaro 1 2023 Querétaro 1
24 Nuevo León César Tiberio Jiménez12004 Monterrey2004 Monterrey
24 Jalisco Fernando Plata12006 San Luis Potosí 12006 San Luis Potosí 1
24 Mexico City Ricardo Pérez de Lara12008 Zacatecas2008 Zacatecas
24 Argentina Waldemar Coronas12008 Querétaro 22008 Querétaro 2
24 Nuevo León Héctor Aguirre 1 2013 Mexico City 1 2013 Mexico City 1
24 Mexico City Luis Felipe Montaño12014 México City 12014 México City 1
24 Jalisco Pepe González12015 México City 22015 México City 2
24 Mexico City Michel Jourdain Jr.12017 León2017 León

University of Northwestern Ohio Battle at the Beach

Mexico Series champions are invited to the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown (now the University of Northwestern Ohio Battle at the Beach). In 2011 Daniel Suárez, Germán Quiroga and Rubén Rovelo took part. They finished in 11th, 12th and 30th, respectly.[15]

The 2012 Series champion, along with international counterparts in Canada and Europe, will be invited to participate with an automatically exempt entry in any of the three divisions (Late Model, K&N Pro, Whelen Modified) in the Battle at the Beach, which will be held a week and a half before the series race at Phoenix International Raceway.

YearRaceVenueDriverStartFinish
2007 Toyota All-Star ShowdownIrwindaleMexico City Rubén Pardo2921
2008 Toyota All-Star ShowdownAguascalientes Rogelio López1613
Jalisco Antonio Pérez4031
2009 Toyota All-Star ShowdownJalisco Antonio Pérez818
2010 Last ChanceMexico City Rubén Rovelo19
2011 Toyota All-Star ShowdownNuevo León Daniel Suárez1211
Mexico City German Quiroga2512
Mexico City Rubén Rovelo1930
2013 UNOH Battle At The BeachDaytonaMexico City Jorge Goeters2613

Female drivers

To date, three women have started a NASCAR Mexico Series race, three started a Trucks Mexico Series race and one started a NASCAR Challenge race. Mara Reyes scored a pole position in her first race.

Regina sirvent was the first woman to win a Trucks Mexico Series race.

DriverSeasonEntriesStartsWinsTop 10
Mexico Mara Reyes2004–20052828020
Mexico Leslie González20051100
Mexico Estefania Reyes2007, 2010–2011211700
Mexico Regina Sirvent* 2022- 30?* ? 2** ?
Mexico Valeria aranda** 2019- 40? ? ? ?
Mexico Andrea Lozano** 2022- 20 19 0 9

*In Challenge Series (run in the same races at the same time with NASCAR Mexico Series)

**In Trucks Mexico Series

Other NASCAR series

Scott Riggs

Some drivers of NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series have taken part in Xfinity Series and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series action, but only Jorge Goeters and Daniel Suárez have both raced in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series. Scott Riggs, Cody Ware, and Kevin O'Connell all only made one start in the PEAK Mexico Series but had also run in the Cup Series. Rubén Pardo, Rogelio López and Rubén García Jr. have won in the K&N Pro Series East; while Daniel Suárez has won in the K&N Pro Series East, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series and NASCAR Cup Series. In 2016, Suárez won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing. In 2017 and 2018, he moved to the NASCAR Cup Series driving No. 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing. In 2019, he moved to the No. 41 driving for Stewart-Haas Racing before moving to the No. 96 driving for Gaunt Brothers Racing, then moved to the No. 99 for Trackhouse Racing Team. On June 12, 2022, Suárez won his first career NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway.

NASCAR Cup Series drivers

Five drivers have raced both the NASCAR PEAK Mexico and NASCAR Cup Series.

DriverSeasonsCup StartsMexico Series StartsWinsTop 5Top 10
Mexico Jorge Goeters2004–Present1150136098
Mexico Daniel Suárez2009–201419576102639
United States Scott Riggs20102081000
United States Cody Ware2014711000
United States Kevin O'Connell201511000

References

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  2. ↑ "El Desafío Corona será en 2007 Nascar-México". La Jornada. December 8, 2006.
  3. ↑ "La Temporada 2012 Será NASCAR Toyota Series". NASCAR México. February 16, 2012. Archived from the original on May 1, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
  4. ↑ "NASCAR returns to Mexico for 2017 with new sponsor PEAK". Las Vegas Sun. Las Vegas, NV. 18 October 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-10-19. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  5. ↑ "El óvalo de Aguascalientes: 1.4 km". ESTO. March 11, 2009. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Inauguran con gran éxito Autódromo Chiapas; más de 20 mil aficionados en la 13a. fecha de la NASCAR". Instituto de Comunicación Social de Chiapas. October 13, 2008. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Impresiona el Autódromo". ESTO. March 8, 2008. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  8. ↑ "El Dorado Speedway, nuevo óvalo NASCAR en México". NASCAR Europe. December 19, 2011. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Mopar – Seman Baker seguirá teniendo los únicos autos Dodge en el Desafío". Sportcar. June 23, 2004. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Ford entra al Desafío Corona con el Mustang 2005". Sportcar. January 25, 2005.
  11. ↑ "El Ford Fusion corre en los Stock Cars". Sportcar. February 2, 2006.
  12. ↑ "Mazda de México participará en la NASCAR Corona Series". Portal Automotriz. April 9, 2010. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
  13. ↑ "General Tire to Serve as Exclusive Tire Supplier For NASCAR's K&N Pro Series, Pinty's Series and PEAK Mexico Series". NASCAR Home Tracks. February 5, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Conquista Rafael Martínez título en Nascar". Milenio. November 16, 2008.
  15. ↑ "Suarez almost at the top ten; Rovelo in an accident at the Toyota All-Star". Escuderia Telmex. January 30, 2011.
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