‘Actually crazy’: NASCAR Fans Question Security After Viral Mexico Photo
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Farah Ben Gamra
NASCAR’s first-ever points-paying Cup Series race outside the United States in Mexico, at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on June 15, 2025 is a big moment for the sport.
For many fans it’s a sign of NASCAR’s global growth.
For others, especially on social media, it has raised questions.
Not about the drivers or the cars, but about security and logistics overseas.
But online lately among NASCAR fans, the topic of safety in Mexico has come up in practical terms: security and logistical hurdles.
It all started with one photo posted to X of armed personnel riding behind the NASCAR haulers that went viral with the caption: “NASCAR teams ain’t f — -n around.”
The image sparked a lot of reaction with one user simply saying: “Actually crazy.”
Another one said, “So it’s not safe.” In a few words the tone of the conversation changed.
Comments poured in asking if the extreme security was necessary or what it meant.
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is a great track, full of history, actually.
It hosted the Xfinity Series between 2005 and 2008, and drivers such as Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch have won there.
It’s an internationally certified and recognized track for Formula 1 and IndyCar.
The 2.67-mile layout is nestled in Mexico City’s Magdalena Mixhuca park and wraps around the Foro Sol. It’s a tough and memorable track.
The Autódromo has hosted NASCAR before and now meets full FIA standards.
Mexico City’s altitude and tight turns will be a challenge but the teams are ready.
Officials are already reassuring fans and teams.
Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s senior VP of racing development and strategy, said “The planning has been really good so far… we have a playbook from when we brought the Xfinity Series there about 15 years ago.” He also cited close work with local organizers and logistics company Rock-It Cargo.
Rodrigo Sánchez, marketing and PR director for the Autódromo, added that he same company that does Formula 1 and all the big global tours is doing NASCAR in Mexico.
And they are “very experienced in logistics, security and all that stuff. We don’t foresee any issues. ”
