The NASCAR Cup Series heads south of the border to Mexico City for the first time in the modern era. A brand new country, a unique track layout, and a packed weekend of action have drivers and fans buzzing. But with chaos from travel delays to last-minute schedule changes, the stage is set for a truly unpredictable race.

• What kind of racing will the Cup cars deliver on the shortened Formula 1 layout?
• Which current star has a home-track advantage?
• Who has experience at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez?
• With Denny Hamlin out and Ryan Truex filling in, how will the playoff picture be affected?
• Can Daniel Suárez capitalize on the moment in front of a home crowd, or will the pressure break him?

This race has a bit of everything — international spotlight, emotional storylines, and potential playoff-shaking consequences. Bowman needs a rebound. Suárez is racing for his future. And the field is navigating brand new terrain. No one’s exactly sure what to expect… and that’s what makes it must-see. So, who takes the checkered flag in Mexico? A road course ace? A redemption story? Or someone totally unexpected? Drop your pick in the comments and join the conversation.

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