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Quick Summary

  • Born: Nov 21, 1995, Mexico City
  • Titles: 5 NASCAR Mexico Series championships (2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024), a series record
  • Team: No. 88 Chevrolet, Team GP / Canel’s
  • 2026: Won the first two races and is the No. 1 seed in the Chase (2,015 points)
  • Wins: At least 28 career series wins (sources differ on the exact total)

Rubén García Jr. is the most successful driver in NASCAR Mexico Series history. The Mexico City native won his first title in 2015 and has added four more, including a dramatic fifth crown in 2024. He dominated the 2026 regular season and enters the Chase as the man to beat.

Championships

Year Series name
2015 NASCAR México Series
2018 NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series
2019 NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series
2022 NASCAR Mexico Series
2024 NASCAR Mexico Series

He also has more wins at the Óvalo Aguascalientes than any other driver: six between 2013 and 2022.

2026 Title Bid

García won round 1 in San Luis Potosí and round 2 in Chiapas, and led the standings through the regular season. The four-race Chase runs through Aguascalientes, a Yucatán doubleheader and the Mexico City finale. A sixth title would extend his record.

FAQ

How many NASCAR Mexico championships does Rubén García Jr. have?

Five: 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2024, the most in series history.

What number does Rubén García Jr. drive?

No. 88, a Chevrolet for Team GP / Canel’s.

Sources: NASCAR.com – Fifth title (2024) · NASCAR México – 2026 opener win · NASCAR México – Chiapas win · Código San Luis – Chase seeds · Wikipedia – Rubén García Jr.. Facts verified September 2026.