Quick Summary
- Most titles: Rubén García Jr., 5 (2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024)
- 2025 champion: Alex de Alba Jr., crowned at the Puebla finale
- Three in a row: Germán Quiroga, 2009–2011, the only driver to win three straight
- NASCAR Cup in Mexico: Shane van Gisbergen won the first Cup Series points race in Mexico City, the 2025 Viva México 250
- 2026 title: Decided at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez finale, Nov 7–8, 2026
NASCAR’s Mexican series has crowned a champion every year since 2004 except 2016, under several sponsor names: Desafío Corona, NASCAR Corona Series, NASCAR Toyota Series, NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series and today’s NASCAR Mexico Series. It has also produced a Cup Series winner in Daniel Suárez. Here’s the full list of champions, plus race winners at the series’ two biggest venues.
NASCAR Mexico Series Champions
| Year | Series name | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NASCAR Mexico Series | Alex de Alba Jr. |
| 2024 | NASCAR Mexico Series | Rubén García Jr. |
| 2023 | NASCAR Mexico Series | Salvador de Alba Jr. |
| 2022 | NASCAR Mexico Series | Rubén García Jr. |
| 2021 | NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series | Salvador de Alba Jr. |
| 2020 | NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series | Rubén Rovelo |
| 2019 | NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series | Rubén García Jr. |
| 2018 | NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series | Rubén García Jr. |
| 2017 | NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series | Abraham Calderón |
| 2016 | No season (series suspended) | — |
| 2015 | NASCAR México Series | Rubén García Jr. |
| 2014 | NASCAR Toyota Series | Abraham Calderón |
| 2013 | NASCAR Toyota Series | Rodrigo Peralta |
| 2012 | NASCAR Toyota Series | Jorge Goeters |
| 2011 | NASCAR Corona Series | Germán Quiroga |
| 2010 | NASCAR Corona Series | Germán Quiroga |
| 2009 | NASCAR Corona Series | Germán Quiroga |
| 2008 | NASCAR Corona Series | Antonio Pérez |
| 2007 | NASCAR Corona Series | Rafael Martínez |
| 2006 | Desafío Corona | Rogelio López |
| 2005 | Desafío Corona | Jorge Goeters |
| 2004 | Desafío Corona | Carlos Pardo |
Most Championships
| Driver | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Rubén García Jr. | 5 | 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 |
| Germán Quiroga | 3 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Jorge Goeters | 2 | 2005, 2012 |
| Abraham Calderón | 2 | 2014, 2017 |
| Salvador de Alba Jr. | 2 | 2021, 2023 |
Race Winners at Aguascalientes
The Óvalo Aguascalientes, nicknamed “El Gigante de México”, has hosted the series since 2009, usually twice a year. There was no race in 2016, when the series didn’t run.
| Year | First race | Second race |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jun 7: Alex de Alba Jr. | Sept 27: upcoming |
| 2025 | May 18: Xavi Razo | Oct 19: Germán Quiroga |
| 2024 | Jun 9: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Sept 1: Xavi Razo |
| 2023 | Jun 11: Salvador de Alba Jr. | Sept 10: Julio Rejón |
| 2022 | Sept 25: Rubén García Jr. | — |
| 2021 | Aug 1: Rubén García Jr. | Oct 10: Rubén García Jr. |
| 2020 | Aug 20: Rubén Rovelo | Nov 6: Abraham Calderón |
| 2019 | June: Rubén García Jr. | Nov 10: Rubén Rovelo |
| 2018 | Jul 29: Rubén García Jr. | Oct 21: Abraham Calderón |
| 2017 | Jul 16: Abraham Calderón | — |
| 2015 | Jun 14: Santiago Tovar | Oct 18: Rogelio López |
| 2014 | Jul 19: Rubén Rovelo | Oct 4: Daniel Suárez |
| 2013 | May 26: Rubén García Jr. | Oct 13: Rodrigo Peralta |
| 2012 | Jun 17: Antonio Pérez | Aug 26: Rubén Rovelo |
| 2011 | May 1: Rogelio López | Nov 6: Germán Quiroga |
| 2010 | Mar 21: Rafael Martínez | Nov 21: Jorge Goeters |
| 2009 | Apr 12: Germán Quiroga | Nov 22: Rogelio López |
Race Winners at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (Mexico City)
| Year | Winner | Season finale? |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jun 13: Max Gutiérrez; Jun 14: Abraham Calderón (NASCAR Cup weekend support races) | No (Puebla) |
| 2024 | Nov 2: Julio Rejón (oval layout) | Yes |
| 2023 | Nov 5: Abraham Calderón | Yes |
| 2022 | Nov 6: Abraham Calderón | No (Puebla) |
| 2019 | Dec 1: Salvador de Alba Jr. | Yes |
| 2018 | Dec 2: Abraham Calderón | Yes |
| 2017 | Nov 12: Xavi Razo | Yes |
Earlier finales at the Autódromo were won by Carlos Pardo (2008), Homero Richards (2011, 2012) and Daniel Suárez (2013). There were no Mexico Series races at the venue in 2020 or 2021.
NASCAR National Series Races in Mexico City
| Date | Series | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2025 | Cup Series | Viva México 250 | Shane van Gisbergen (Trackhouse Chevrolet), from pole |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Xfinity Series | The Chilango 150 | Daniel Suárez (JR Motorsports Chevrolet) |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Nationwide Series | Corona México 200 | Kyle Busch (Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) |
| Mar 4, 2007 | Busch Series | Telcel-Motorola México 200 | Juan Pablo Montoya (Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge) |
| Mar 5, 2006 | Busch Series | Telcel-Motorola 200 | Denny Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet) |
| Mar 6, 2005 | Busch Series | Telcel-Motorola 200 | Martin Truex Jr. (Chance 2 Chevrolet) |
The Cup Series didn’t return to Mexico City in 2026, partly because the city hosted FIFA World Cup matches in June and July. Follow this year’s title fight on our NASCAR Mexico Series hub.
FAQ
Who has won the most NASCAR Mexico Series championships?
Rubén García Jr., with five titles (2015, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2024).
Who won the 2025 NASCAR Mexico Series championship?
Alex de Alba Jr. clinched the 2025 title at the season finale in Puebla.
Who won the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City?
Shane van Gisbergen won the 2025 Viva México 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez from pole, by 16.567 seconds.
When is the 2026 NASCAR Mexico Series finale?
November 7–8, 2026, at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.
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Sources: Wikipedia – NASCAR Mexico Series · NASCAR México – Champions list · NASCAR.com – García Jr. fifth title (2024) · El Sol de Puebla – 2025 champion · Racing-Reference – Mexico Series seasons · NASCAR.com – 2025 Viva México 250 · Wikipedia – Xfinity Series at Mexico City · NASCAR México – Aguascalientes June 2026. Facts verified September 2026.