Ryan Truex, JGR’s reserve driver, will step in to drive No. 11 car as Hamlin will miss his first race since 2014.

Scary Start for NASCAR Drivers on Mexico Trip as Blown Engine Forces Aborted Takeoff originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Mexico City race weekend was a date many fans and industry members circled when NASCAR announced last year that the Cup Series would be racing internationally in a points-paying event for the first time since 1958.

For the first time 67 years, the NASCAR Cup Series will host a points race outside of the United States at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on

Mike Forde and Amanda Ellis are joined by managing director of event experience Michael Verlatti to chat fan experienc as well as wet-weather tire rules for Mexico City.

A tradition not yet seen in any NASCAR points-paying event will debut this Sunday in Mexico City, where the top three finishers will be honored on a podium.

In less than two weeks, the NASCAR Cup Series will race for points in an international land for the first time in nearly 67 years. The name of the track won't end in Speedway, Raceway, Motor Speedway,

Denny Hamlin had a little bit of gas in reserve in order to win Michigan, then spent it on the celebration. Next, he'll celebrate his third child.