Mexico City, NASCAR and Xfinity Series
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Daniel Suárez survived a late-race restart to win his home race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Suarez’s victory at the 15-turn, 2.42-mile Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez road course Saturday afternoon made him the first competitor in NASCAR history to go from last to first on a road course. After taking the lead with 19 laps remaining, when the race slowed for two caution periods in the final 12 laps, Suarez could hear the fans cheering him.
Suárez electrified the crowd by becoming the first driver in any series in NASCAR history to go from last to first in a road course race
Christian Eckes earned his best-career finish in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS), in a race that tested his resolve in Mexico City. After starting at the tail of the field in the Chilango 150, the rookie fought back to finish fourth at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Travel issues for teams leaving the Charlotte area have forced NASCAR officials to alter the on-track weekend schedule in Mexico City.