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Shane van Gisbergen earns NASCAR Cup pole in Chicago with blistering lap

After a dominant victory in Mexico City, Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) remains the man to beat as NASCAR takes on the Chicago Street Course. He was nearly half a second faster than his closest competition, with Michael McDowell joining him on the front row.

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How a Mexico win changed Shane van Gisbergen's strategy for Chicago NASCAR race

Shane van Gisbergen absolutely dominated in Mexico City, capturing the checkered flag with the biggest margin of victory seen in any NASCAR Cup race in over 15 years.

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Protests against overtourism in Mexico City turn violent against visitors

Hundreds of protesters in Mexico City harassed tourists in the city’s hub

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We predict the outcome of every Round 2 matchup in NASCAR's $1 million challenge

At EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta), the field of 32 was cut in half as NASCAR's five-week in-season challenge officially got underway. Even with the expected chaos of a drafting track, no one expected a 23-car pileup that would help the No. 32 and No. 31 seeds defeat the No. 1 and…

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Daniel Suarez on uncertain NASCAR future: "We’ll see what happens"

Daniel Suarez is the top non-American talent in NASCAR with wins across all three national divisions and a championship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The Mexican-born driver also earned a big victory in front of his home in NASCAR's recent visit to Mexico City, going from last to first in…

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Largest Human Pride Flag Ever Made by Mexican LGBTQ Activists Sets Global Record

More than five thousand LGBTQ+ activists converged on Mexico City's Zócalo to form the world's largest human LGBT flag.

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Carson Hocevar expects payback, admits "this is the world I’ve made"

Carson Hocevar was once again in the middle of controversy in Mexico City. The fast, but highly aggressive driver was involved in a few incidents including another run-in with Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s No. 47 Chevrolet.

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Denny Hamlin earns Pocono pole as William Byron wrecks in wild qualifying session

Denny Hamlin missed the race in Mexico City, but it didn't seem to impact him as the NASCAR Cup Series rolled into Pocono. With a record seven wins at the 2.5-mile track, it was obvious that the No. 11 Toyota would be fast again, and in qualifying, no one could…

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NASCAR Driver's Team Fines Him $50,000 Over Derogatory Comments Toward Mexico City

Carson Hocevar apologized on social media Sunday night.

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Carson Hocevar fined for making insensitive comments about Mexico

Spire Motorsports have taken action against their own driver, Carson Hocevar. The NASCAR Cup Series competed in Mexico City for the first time last weekend in an event that was positively received by most of the garage.

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Despite Mexico win, SVG says "I need to keep getting better to justify" Cup ride

When Shane van Gisbergen crossed the finish line in Mexico City, he was over 16 seconds clear of runner-up finisher Christopher Bell in the biggest margin of victory in any NASCAR Cup race since the 2009 season.

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Why Shane van Gisbergen sought Max Verstappen's advice just before dominant NASCAR win

There's no doubt that three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen is one of the best road racers in NASCAR, again proving it in the inaugural Cup race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.

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Shane van Gisbergen stuns in record 16+ second NASCAR Cup win in Mexico

Sunday in Mexico City, Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) was nearly unstoppable, driving off with the victory by almost 17 seconds. It ended up being the biggest margin of victory in any Cup race since the 2009 season. Christopher Bell finished a distant second with Chase Elliott third, but neither could even see…

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5 Contenders To Win 1st NASCAR Cup Series Race In Mexico City

Although picking contenders to win at new NASCAR Cup Series tracks can be challenging, a handful of drivers have a great shot in Mexico City.

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Local hero Daniel Suarez takes dramatic last to first NASCAR Xfinity Mexico win

Daniel Suarez did something incredible on Saturday, earning a dramatic victory in the NASCAR Xfinity Series' long-awaited return to Mexico City. He did it all in a backup car, starting 39th before steadily marching through the field.

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NASCAR Qualifying: Shane Van Gisbergen Wins Mexico City Pole

Shane van Gisbergen led a rain-shortened NASCAR Cup Series qualifying round in Mexico City, capturing the pole for Trackhouse Racing.

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Drivers react to NASCAR's use of tire packs to enforce track limits

In Mexico City, NASCAR has placed tire packs around the track at the apex of several corners, even adding another one after the first practice session. While drivers may use as much pavement as they want in some areas, such as the exit of the final corner, NASCAR wants to…

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Daniel Suarez: “Sky is the limit” when Mexico and US work together

Most of the time, Chase Elliott is NASCAR's Most Popular Driver, but that's certainly not the case this weekend in Mexico City. Daniel Suarez, the only Mexican driver in the Cup Series, is getting a lot of attention since his arrival and understandably so.

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Todd Gilliland sets the fastest lap in Mexico City NASCAR Cup practice

NASCAR held two practice sessions on Friday as Cup drivers and teams learned their way around Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.

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Ryan Truex: “Crazy few weeks” before his surprise JGR ride in Mexico

There is quite the challenge -- and opportunity -- ahead for Ryan Truex. Denny Hamlin is choosing to stay with his family this weekend and miss the Cup race in Mexico City following the birth of his son. Hamlin's absence means Truex will get to pilot the No. 11 Joe Gibbs…

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Joey Logano praises NASCAR for "stepping out of our comfort zone"

As NASCAR takes on Mexico City this weekend, three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano spent a few minutes speaking exclusively with Motorsport.com's Luis Ramírez in preparation for the event.

The Independent UK

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‘It really is possible to be zero waste’: the restaurant with no bin

Baldío in Mexico City is part of a new wave of restaurants embracing a regenerative ethos – with delicious results

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Travel issues force NASCAR to change Mexico schedule and delay practice

Earlier on Thursday, it was reported that a chartered plane carrying several members of the NASCAR industry was grounded after an engine issue, causing major delays and forcing them to find an alternative path to Mexico City. That, along with other air travel challenges and delays, have forced NASCAR to…

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Denny Hamlin To Miss NASCAR Race In Mexico; Fill-in Named

Denny Hamlin will skip this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series activities in Mexico City, but the Joe Gibbs Racing driver has a great reason.

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