For the first time in the illustrious 77-year history of the NASCAR Cup Series, the crown jewel of American stock car racing is revving up for its debut race in Mexico. The move to go south of the border is part of NASCAR’s ongoing effort to grow the sport by catering to international fans and would-be talent with races on their turf.

NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina

NASCAR's Mexico City race weekend, its first international Cup Series event since 1958, came with a unique set of challenges.