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Shane van Gisbergen Faces High-Stakes “Carnage” Showdown in NASCAR Debut at Mexico City

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
June 12, 2025
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Shane van Gisbergen Faces High-Stakes “Carnage” Showdown in NASCAR Debut at Mexico City

Jun 8, 2025; Brooklyn, Michigan, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen (88) greets the crowd during driver introductions before the start of the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Get ready for a NASCAR showdown like never before as the racing world braces itself for the adrenaline-pumping action set to unfold in Mexico City this weekend.

Shane van Gisbergen, the daring New Zealand racer, is sounding the alarm bells, predicting “carnage” at the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race to be held in Mexico. The stakes are high as drivers gear up to tackle the unfamiliar 2.41-mile Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez road course, presenting a unique challenge for all contenders.

Elevation poses a significant hurdle, with Mexico City sitting over 7,500 feet above sea level. The thin air at such heights could push both drivers and cars to their limits, requiring oxygen support and potentially affecting engine performance. Van Gisbergen expressed his concerns, highlighting the technical nature of the track and the anticipated difficulties awaiting the racers.

The thrill intensifies as van Gisbergen foresees chaos erupting right from the start, particularly at Turn 1, where he expects mayhem to ensue during NASCAR restarts. Despite the challenges, he remains eager for the test of navigating through unfamiliar right-hand turns this weekend.

Sitting at a distant 33rd in the Cup standings, van Gisbergen faces an uphill battle to secure a playoff spot, trailing 126 points behind the coveted 16th position. With only one path to the playoffs—clinching a victory—the pressure is on for the Kiwi driver to deliver a standout performance in the remaining 11 regular-season races.

Known for his prowess on road courses, van Gisbergen sees the upcoming races as crucial opportunities to turn the tide. With a series of road courses on the horizon, including Mexico City and the street race in Chicago, the odds may tilt in his favor as he looks to defy expectations and make a playoff push.

Drawing parallels to his successful Cup debut at the Chicago Street Race in 2023, van Gisbergen remains hopeful for a repeat performance in Mexico City. While acknowledging the challenges posed by the unfamiliar conditions, he exudes confidence in his abilities to navigate the uncharted territory and emerge victorious.

As the clock ticks down and the pressure mounts, van Gisbergen’s fate hangs in the balance, with his playoff aspirations hinging on a stroke of street-course brilliance. Brace yourselves for a spectacle of speed, skill, and unpredictability as NASCAR descends upon Mexico City for a historic race weekend.

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