Track Specs at a Glance
| Location | Apodaca, Nuevo León |
|---|---|
| Track Length | 1.988 miles / 3.200 km |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Lap Record | 1:05.161 – Waldemar Coronas, Lola T96/20 (2000) |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.8561,-100.2172 |
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Quick Summary
- Location: Apodaca, Nuevo León, near Monterrey’s Del Norte International Airport
- Length: 1.988 miles (3.200 km) full road course, 19 turns
- Oval: “El Frijol” bean-shaped oval, 0.994 miles (1.600 km)
- Road course lap record: 1:05.161, Waldemar Coronas (Lola T96/20), 2000
- Oval lap record: 0:35.431, Abraham Calderón (NASCAR Ford Fusion), 2022
- Opened: September 27, 1970
- Main series: NASCAR Mexico Series, NACAM F4, drag racing
Autódromo Monterrey: Key Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Circuit | Autódromo Monterrey, Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico |
| Road course length | 3.200 km (1.988 miles), 19 turns |
| Oval | “El Frijol”, 1.600 km |
| Series | NASCAR Mexico Series and Mexican national championships |
| Drive from the US | About 141 miles (2.5–3 hours) from Laredo, Texas, on the 85D toll road |
| Paperwork to drive | FMM tourist permit, Banjercito vehicle permit and Mexican insurance |
What is Autódromo Monterrey like?
Autódromo Monterrey has been the home of motorsport in Mexico’s industrial north for more than five decades. The main straight doubles as a quarter-mile drag strip. The layout combines a road course with “El Frijol,” a dogleg oval whose Turn 1 got a chicane in 2017. In 2026 the track opened the NASCAR Mexico Series playoffs (“the Chase”) with a night race on September 5.
For US fans, Monterrey is one of the easiest Mexican race weekends to reach. It’s about a 2.5-hour drive from the Laredo, Texas border crossing, and Del Norte airport sits right next to the circuit.
What layouts does Autódromo Monterrey have?
| Layout | Length | Lap Record |
|---|---|---|
| Full road course | 1.988 mi / 3.200 km | 1:05.161 – Waldemar Coronas (2000) |
| El Frijol oval | 0.994 mi / 1.600 km | 0:35.431 – Abraham Calderón (2022) |
| Drag strip | 1/4 mile | — |
FAQ
Where is Autódromo Monterrey?
In Apodaca, Nuevo León, on the northeast side of the Monterrey metro area, next to Del Norte International Airport.
Does NASCAR race in Monterrey?
Yes. The NASCAR Mexico Series raced a night event here on September 5, 2026, opening the championship Chase.
Driving from Texas? Monterrey is about 2.5–3 hours from Laredo, but a US car needs a vehicle import permit. Read our guide to driving into Mexico for a race, and check the current safety advice for the route.
Sources: Wikipedia · RacingCircuits.info · NASCAR México. Facts verified September 2026.
Curious how accurate this track’s official length really is? See our GPS-measured audit of all 8 Mexican race tracks we cover.
Upcoming Races at Autódromo Monterrey
No upcoming events are scheduled at this venue yet. See the full Mexico racing calendar.
Cite this page: Race.mx, “Autódromo Monterrey”, race.mx/pistas/autodromo-monterrey/ (updated ).