NASCAR Mexico City: Haulers spotted traveling with armed vehicles

Corey LaJoie, a broadcaster this weekend for Prime Video, shared his own point of view while arriving at the track. More of the same as a truck led LaJoie’s vehicle to its destination with security.

Everyone wants this weekend to go off without an issue. So, the security is going to be higher than it would typically be. Working with Mexico and local officials, NASCAR is going to put on a show in Mexico City.

For what it’s worth, journalists are walking around Mexico City during the night and seemingly without the presence of heavily armed guards. With all of the valuable equipment and cars on the haulers, it makes sense to be better safe than sorry in this situation.

NASCAR racing in Mexico City for historic event

To have a points-paying race outside of the United States is a big deal. The NASCAR Xfinity Series has done it before in Mexico City and in Canada. However, for the Cup Series, this is a new thing entirely. The first time in the modern era that the series has crossed the border to the north or south for an official race.

Jeff Gordon is going to give the command for the Viva Mexico 250. One of the biggest names in the sport to this day, Gordon is hoping that he can give a little luck to one of his Hendrick drivers with his “start your engines” command.

This road course race is going to open the door for certain drivers to make or break their season. AJ Allmendinger, Daniel Suárez, Shane van Gisbergen, and others will be dying to get a win in Mexico and punch a ticket to the playoffs. Meanwhile, in the Xfinity Series, I think this is Connor Zilisch’s race to lose.

NASCAR in Mexico City. Who thought we would ever get here? The crowd is going to be loud and electric. When the green flag drops, it is every driver for themselves.