When NASCAR heads to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for a historic race in Mexico City this weekend, the 39-car Xfinity Series field will feature three Mexican drivers.
It was previously announced that Cup Series star Daniel Suarez will drive for JR Motorsports in the No. 9 Chevrolet, while Truck Series regular and 2024 ARCA champion Andres Perez De Lara will make his debut in the No. 91 DGM Racing Chevrolet
But in a late addition to the entry list, Rubén Rovelo will take part in the event on Saturday, June 14. Rovelo will be driving the No. 35 Joey Gase Motorsports Chevrolet, making his first start in any of the three national levels of the sport. Despite this being his Xfinity debut, his name is one the local crowd will know well.
He will be sponsored by Agua Skarch, which is a bottled water brand available in Mexico. This will be the highest number of Mexican-born drivers in any NASCAR Xfinity Series race since 2008 when five Mexican drivers entered the last race in Mexico City.
Rovelo is a veteran of the NASCAR Mexico Series, winning the 2020 championship and earning 26 career wins. The 37-year-old has 175 starts in that series between 2008 and 2024, and along with his 2020 title, Rovelo spent six consecutive years in the top five in points.
