NASCAR Makes History in Mexico City with Viva Mexico 250
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to make history this Sunday with the 2025 Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. This marks the first points race held outside the United States at NASCAR's highest level, signaling a significant step in the sport's global expansion efforts.
The race, scheduled for 100 laps around the 2.674-mile, 17-turn road course, promises thrilling action. All eyes will be on Shane Van Gisbergen, the New Zealand driver who stunned the NASCAR world by winning the 2023 Chicago Street Race in his debut. Now a full-time Cup driver, Van Gisbergen enters as the +330 favorite.
Top Contenders and Odds
Following Van Gisbergen in the NASCAR in Mexico odds are Christopher Bell (+700), Tyler Reddick (+800), Kyle Larson (+800), and William Byron (+800). These drivers are expected to be strong contenders for the win.
Before placing any bets or setting your DFS lineups, be sure to consult the latest NASCAR at Mexico predictions from SportsLine's proven projection model. This model simulates each race 10,000 times, taking into account factors like track history and recent results.
SportsLine's Prediction Model
Developed by daily Fantasy pro Mike McClure, the SportsLine model has a strong track record. It accurately predicted Chase Elliott's win at the Clash at Bowman Gray, Byron as a longshot at Daytona, Larson's victory in Miami, Bell's triumph in the All-Star Race, and Denny Hamlin's recent win.
- Shane Van Gisbergen: +330
- Christopher Bell: +700
- Tyler Reddick: +800
- Kyle Larson: +800
- William Byron: +800
The green flag drops at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday. Don't miss this historic event as NASCAR goes international!