Vamos! NASCAR brings its premier Cup Series south of the border this week for its first international points race since 1958, as well as the first-ever Cup Series event in Mexico. This season’s signature new event marks a significant step in NASCAR’s international plans and a key test to determine if the sport’s popularity in the United States,

NASCAR’s first international Cup Series race of the modern era is all about attracting new fans in a new market.

The NASCAR Cup Series playoff race is heating up after Michigan and before Mexico City; see where drivers closest to the bubble stand.