IndyCar Star Breaks Silence as Roger Penske & Co Struggle to Follow NASCAR’s Mexico Blueprint IndyCar driver speaks out as Roger Penske and Co. navigate challenges planning a Mexico race, aiming to re

NASCAR successfully hosted the Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on June 15, 2025. This event marked the first time in 25 years that the NASCAR Cup Series raced internationally and the first points race outside the U.S. since the 1950s. The race featured 100 laps on the 2.429-mile road course, with Shane van Gisbergen securing his first win since 2023. The event was broadcast on Amazon Prime Video, highlighting the growing interest in international motorsport events. But while NASCAR embraced international expansion, Roger Penske’s IndyCar is facing challenges in bringing a race to Mexico City.

Rising costs and logistical hurdles have complicated negotiations, leading to uncertainties about the event’s feasibility. Despite these obstacles, voices inside the garage, especiall