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| Category | Stock Cars |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico United States |
| Inaugural season | 2004 |
| Manufacturers | Chevrolet Ford Toyota (formerly) Mazda (formerly) Dodge (formerly) |
| Tire suppliers | General Tire |
| Drivers' champion | Salvador de Alba |
| Makes' champion | Ford |
| Teams' champion | Sidral Aga Racing |
| Official website | www.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
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 2.840 km (1.765 mi) layout and oval.
Autódromo Potosino is the shortest track with a distance of 0.402 km (0.250 mi) and Autódromo Monterrey the longest track with a distance of 3.200 km (1.988 mi).
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 held an event as part of the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, conducted at a temporary 0.402 km (0.250 mi) circuit around the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Mexico Series race was a support race for the Clash, and it was won by Daniel Suárez.
| Venue | Tracks | Years |
|---|---|---|
 Mexico City |
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 2004–2019, 2022–present |
| Querétaro |
EcoCentro Expositor Querétaro | 2004–2015, 2017–present |
| Guadalajara |
Trióvalo Internacional de Cajititlán | 2004–2010, 2017-2022 |
| 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 |
| Tuxtla Gutiérrez |
Autódromo Chiapas | 2008–2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2019, 2021–present |
| Aguascalientes |
Óvalo Aguascalientes México | 2009–2015, 2017–present |
| Juan Aldama, Chihuahua |
El Dorado Speedway | 2012–2015, 2018–2019, 2022–present |
 Los Angeles |
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 2024 |
Former tracks
| City | Track | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Torreón |
Autódromo Dinamita | 2004 |
| San Luis Potosí |
Autódromo San Luis 400 | 2004 |
| Zacatecas |
Autódromo de Zacatecas | 2004–2009 |
| León, Guanajuato |
Autódromo de León | 2004, 2017 |
| Phoenix, Arizona |
Phoenix Raceway | 2013–2015 |
| Pachuca |
Autódromo Moisés Solana | 2017 |
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
| Rank | Manufacturer | Wins | Races | % Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Toyota |
83 | 148 | 56.1% |
| 2 | Ford |
48 | 218 | 22.0% |
| 3 | General Motors |
41 | 220 | 18.6% |
| 4 | Dodge |
22 | 208 | 10.6% |
| 5 | Mazda |
14 | 71 | 19.7% |
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
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.