Quick Summary
- Born: March 14, 1997, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Title: 2025 NASCAR Mexico Series champion, his first at the series’ top level
- Team: No. 14 Ford, AGA Racing Team (Sidral Aga)
- 2026: Defending champion, seeded 2nd in the Chase with 2,012 points
- Earlier titles: 2017 NASCAR Mikel’s Trucks Series, 2023 NASCAR FedEx Challenge Series
Alex de Alba Jr.: Key Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alejandro de Alba Márquez, known as Alex de Alba Jr. |
| Born | March 14, 1997, San Luis Potosí, Mexico |
| Series | NASCAR Mexico Series |
| Team | No. 14 Ford, AGA Racing Team (Sidral Aga / Red Cola / Skarch) |
| Titles | 2025 NASCAR Mexico Series champion; 2017 NASCAR Mikel’s Trucks champion; 2023 NASCAR FedEx Challenge champion |
| 2026 status | Defending champion, seeded 2nd in the Chase with 2,012 points |
Alex de Alba Jr. spent nearly a decade climbing NASCAR’s Mexican development ladder before winning his first NASCAR Mexico Series title in 2025. The San Luis Potosí native is now defending that crown in the 2026 Chase for the No. 14 AGA Racing Team.
Editorial note: Our NASCAR Mexico Series champions list also shows a “Salvador de Alba Jr.” winning the series title in 2021 and 2023. We have not been able to confirm whether this is the same driver profiled here under a different preferred first name, or a different person entirely, so we are not merging the two records. If you can help us verify this, please contact us at contact@race.mx.
How did Alex de Alba Jr. win the 2025 NASCAR Mexico Series title?
De Alba won three races during the 2025 season, including at Querétaro, and carried the points lead into the season finale at Puebla on November 10, 2025. He started the race fifth, fell back after a pit-cycle, then fought back to finish fourth, enough to hold off rival Max Gutiérrez and clinch the championship. AGA Racing Team also won the 2025 team title.
What was Alex de Alba Jr.’s career before NASCAR Mexico?
De Alba won the NASCAR Mikel’s Truck Series championship in 2017 at age 20, then finished runner-up in 2018. He moved up to the NASCAR FedEx Challenge Series in 2018, was named Rookie of the Year in 2019, finished third in 2020 and runner-up in both 2021 and 2022, before finally winning the FedEx Challenge title in 2023. He graduated to the top-level NASCAR Mexico Series in 2024, winning at Puebla in his debut season and earning Rookie of the Year honors.
FAQ
What car number does Alex de Alba Jr. drive?
No. 14, a Ford for AGA Racing Team, sponsored by Sidral Aga, Red Cola and Skarch.
How many NASCAR Mexico Series titles has Alex de Alba Jr. won?
One, in 2025: his first at the series’ national level, after years of runner-up finishes in the developmental FedEx Challenge Series.
Where does Alex de Alba Jr. race in 2026?
The full NASCAR Mexico Series calendar: San Luis Potosí, Chiapas, Tulum, Aguascalientes, Querétaro, a Yucatán doubleheader and the Mexico City finale.
Is Alex de Alba Jr. from San Luis Potosí?
Yes. He is the first driver born in San Luis Potosí to win a NASCAR Mexico Series championship.
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Sources: NASCAR México – Alex de Alba Jr. driver profile · NASCAR México – 2026 Aguascalientes win · Autocosmos – 2025 championship · Wikipedia – Alex de Alba. Facts verified September 2026.