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NASCAR Mexico City Qualifying Results: Shane Van Gisbergen on the Pole as Starting Lineup Set
- Shane van Gisbergen earned the top starting spot for NASCAR’s first Cup Series event in Mexico City, scheduled for June 15, 2025.
- This event represents NASCAR's debut Cup Series race in Mexico City and marks the organization's first international Cup points competition in close to seven decades.
- Van Gisbergen, a three-time Supercars champion with a strong road course background, posted a 1:32.776 lap before rain ended qualifying early, with Ryan Preece starting second.
- The race covers 243 miles over 100 laps at the 2.4-mile, 15-turn Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime starting at 3 p.m. ET.
- Van Gisbergen aims to leverage his road course skill to achieve a victory that could boost his playoff chances amid challenges from competitors more accustomed to oval tracks.
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