Sun Jun 15 01:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**NASCAR Cup Series Makes History with First-Ever Points Race in Mexico**
Mexico City, Mexico – The NASCAR Cup Series is set to break new ground this Sunday with the 2025 Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. This marks the first time in NASCAR’s history that a points race will be held outside of the United States at the Cup Series level. The move highlights NASCAR’s continued efforts to expand its global presence.
New Zealand’s Shane Van Gisbergen, who made a splash by winning the 2023 Chicago Street Race in his debut, enters the race as the favorite at +330 odds. Other top contenders include Christopher Bell (+700), Tyler Reddick (+800), Kyle Larson (+800), and William Byron (+800).
The 100-lap race is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday on the 17-turn, 2.674-mile road course. Racing fans can check their local tv provider for channel listings.
Experts suggest keeping an eye on Michael McDowell, a +2200 longshot, as a potential high-payoff pick. McDowell’s road racing prowess, highlighted by a past win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, makes him a dangerous contender. Another prop bet of interest is Daniel Suarez finishing in the top five at +200 odds. As the only Mexican driver in the field, Suarez has a strong road racing background and could benefit from a boost from the home crowd.
Before placing any bets, fans are encouraged to consult the latest predictions from SportsLine’s proprietary projection model, which has a proven track record of accurately predicting NASCAR winners. The model is also targeting three other drivers with Mexico NASCAR odds of 12-1 or longer to make a serious run at the checkered flag.
The Viva Mexico 250 promises to be a historic event, showcasing the growing international appeal of NASCAR and providing fans with an exciting race weekend.
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