NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series

NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series
Category Stock Cars
Country Mexico
United States
Inaugural season 2004
Manufacturers Chevrolet
Ford
Toyota
Mazda
Tire suppliers Goodyear
Drivers' champion Abraham Calderón
Teams' champion Jimmy Morales
Makes' champion Toyota
Official website www.nascarmexico.com
Current season

The NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series (formerly NASCAR Mexico Corona Series, NASCAR Corona Series, NASCAR Toyota Series and NASCAR Mexico Series) is a NASCAR series in Mexico. It is the most important stock car racing series in the country.

Origins (Desafío Corona)

The Desafío Corona was established in 2004 by NASCAR Mexico, a joint-venture between NASCAR and Mexican entertainment group OCESA, with the idea of developing stock car racing in Mexico, and fueling a transition from the country’s historically open-wheel racing fan base to stock car racing.[1]

From 2004 to 2006, the Desafío Corona grew considerably in infrastructure, as well as in number of fans, drivers and sponsors.

Present

NASCAR Corona Series logo, 2007–2010
NASCAR Corona Series logo, 2011
NASCAR Toyota Series logo, 2012–2014
NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series logo, 2017

The NASCAR Mexico Corona Series was officially presented at the 2006 Desafío Corona award ceremony. Starting in 2007, NASCAR is the sanctioning body of the series.[2] As of 2012 the series was renamed the NASCAR Toyota Series[3]

The series is one of three NASCAR-sanctioned international series, the others are the NASCAR Pinty's Series and the NASCAR Euro Racecar Series. Following North American short-track racing trends to cut costs and unify rules among different tours, NASCAR is considering changes to the Canadian Tire and Corona Series where the two series adopt the Grand National rules as to allow the competitors to use the same cars in NASCAR Grand National Division races.

The winner of the Corona Series received an invitation to the UNOH Battle at the Beach, formerly the Toyota All-Star Showdown. All other drivers may also attempt to qualify by entering the heat races.

2016 Hiatus

After the end of the 2015 season, the series was suspended supposedly due to the fact that organizers of the series wanted to instead support the Formula One Mexican Grand Prix, which had just been revived for 2015. Several of the teams and drivers that participated in the series moved to the Super Copa Telcel "V8" series.

2017 Return

In October 2016 it was announced that the series would return with new sponsorship from PEAK Antifreeze, with an exhibition race that December to be followed by a full 2017 season.[4]

Mexico Series tracks

In it's 8 seasons, the NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series has used 14 tracks in 12 venues (two in Santiago de Querétaro and two in San Luis Potosí). Currently, six oval tracks are used, only Autódromo Monterrey is a road circuit. Three tracks have been used in two configurations. Autódromo Monterrey long and frijol, Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in NASCAR Nationwide and oval, Autódromo Miguel E. Abed in a 2.75 km layout and oval.

Autódromo Potosino is the shortest track (0.804 km) and Autódromo Monterrey the longest (3.4 km).

San Luis Potosí is the venue with more races (20, 18 in Autódromo Potosino and 2 in Parque Tangamanga II)

NASCAR Mexico had powered the construction of oval tracks in México, Autódromo Potosino was remodeled in 2001, Aguascalientes,[5] Chiapas,[6] Querétaro[7] had new tracks for NASCAR events. In 2012, a speedway in Chihuahua was scheduled for inauguration.[8]

For 2013, a race in the Southwestern United States was held: a 75-lap, 75-mile (122 km) race at Phoenix International Raceway during the NASCAR Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 weekend.

VenueTracksRacesLast
San Luis PotosíAutódromo Potosino
Autódromo San Luis 400		212012
México CityAutódromo Hermanos Rodríguez162011
QuerétaroAutódromo del EcoCentro
Autódromo de Querétaro		162012
GuadalajaraTrióvalo Bernardo Obregón152010
PueblaAutódromo Miguel E. Abed132011
MonterreyAutódromo Monterrey122012
ZacatecasAutódromo de Zacatecas82009
Tuxtla GutiérrezAutódromo Chiapas62011
AguascalientesAutódromo de Aguascalientes62011
LeónAutódromo de León22004
TorreónAutódromo Dinamita12004

Cars

Corona Series cars

In the first season, only General Motors (through its Pontiac division) and Dodge participated in the series.[9] Ford made its debut in 2005 with its Mustang model,[10] but since 2006, the Fusion is the Ford model entry.[11] In 2009, Toyota started its participation with its Camry. The Mazda 6 was first entered in 2010.[12] As with the other NASCAR divisions in the United States, Dodge subsequently pulled its factory support and no longer participates in the Mexican series.

Most wins

RankManufacturerWinsRaces% Wins
1 United States General Motors4611340.7%
2 United States Ford299829.6%
3 Japan Toyota164139.01%
4 United States Dodge1511013.6%
5 Japan Mazda62722.2%

Specifications

  • Chassis: Steel tube frame with safety roll cage, must be NASCAR standards.
  • Engine Displacement: 5.7 L (5,700 cc) (350 in³) V8.
  • Transmission: 4 Speed Manual.
  • Weight: 2,680 lb (1,216 kg) Minimum (without driver).
  • Power Output: 400 hp.
  • Torque: 394 ft⋅lbf (534 N⋅m).
  • Fuel: 98 octane unleaded gasoline provided by Pemex.
  • Fuel capacity: 15 US gal (57 L).
  • Fuel delivery: Carburetion.
  • Compression ratio: 9.3:1.
  • Aspiration: Naturally aspirated.
  • Wheelbase: 107 in (2,718 mm).
  • Tires: Slick tires provided by Goodyear.
  • Length: 205.25 in (5,213 mm).
  • Width: 74 in (1,880 mm).
  • Height: 52 in (1,321 mm).
  • Safety equipment: HANS device, Seat belt.

Champions

Germán Quiroga, three time champion (2009–11)

Six drivers have won the championship. The Telcel team is the most successful with four drivers' championships. Antonio Pérez, Sergio Pérez's brother, is the youngest champion (22 years old), and Rafael Martínez the eldest. (45 years old).[13] Only, Germán Quiroga has won the title in three occasions.

Season Driver Owner(s) No. Manufacturer Starts Wins Top 10s Poles Points (margin)
2004 Carlos Pardo 6 Pontiac 14 4 12 2 2326 (69)
2005 Jorge Goeters Ramiro Fidalgo 18 Pontiac / Dodge 14 4 4
2006 Rogelio López Pontiac / Dodge 14 5 7
2007 Rafael Martínez Ramiro Fidalgo 18 Ford 14 5 7
2008 Antonio Pérez Jimmy Morales 1 Dodge 14 5 2 2182 (29)
2009 Germán Quiroga Mónica Morales 2 Ford 14 3 12 4 2273 (276)
2010 Germán Quiroga Mónica Morales 2 Dodge 14 3 11 2 2173 (150)
2011 Germán Quiroga Mónica Morales 2 Dodge 14 3 12 2 2272 (286)
2012 Jorge Goeters Ramiro Fidalgo 31 Mazda 14 2 12 0 539 (34)
2013 Rodrigo Peralta Denisse Guaida 24 Ford 14 1 11 0 1198 (8)
2014 Abraham Calderón Monica Morales 2 Dodge/Toyota 15 0 11 1 1200 (9)
2015 Rubén García, Jr. Juan Pablo Garcia 88 Toyota 15 3 12 3 1213 (18)
2017 Abraham Calderón Jimmy Morales 2 Toyota 12 5 9 1 468 (27)

Rookie of the Year

SeasonDriverCarTeam
2004 Mexico Ignacio AlvaradoPontiacAlvarado Racing
2005 Mexico Patricio JourdainFordMotorcraft Racing
2006 Mexico Antonio PérezPontiacEscudería Telmex
2007 Mexico Mike SánchezChevroletMAG Paper
2008 Mexico Irwin VencesFordFCV Racing
2009 Mexico Alejandro CapínChevroletMT Sport Marketing
2010 Mexico Daniel SuárezDodgeSC Racing/Equipo Telcel
2011 Mexico Enrique Contreras IIIDodgeFénix Racing Team
2012 Mexico Rubén Garcia, Jr.ToyotaSC Racing
2013 Mexico Santiago TovarToyota
Chevrolet
2014 Mexico Rodrigo MarbanToyotaPatricia Marban (owner)

Series winners

List of winners

As July 28, 2013

Key
Driver is currently racing in the 2018 season
Italics NASCAR Mexico Champion
RankDriverWinsFirstLast
1 Aguascalientes Rogelio López212004 Guadalajara 22012 Puebla 2
2 Nuevo León Rafael Martínez192005 Guadalajara 22013 Chiapas
3 Mexico City Germán Quiroga172004 San Luis Potosí 12011 Aguascalientes 2
4 Mexico City Jorge Goeters132004 México City 12012 Monterrey 2
5 Mexico City Homero Richards122009 Guadalajara2013 San Luis Potosí 1
6 Jalisco Antonio Pérez112007 Monterrey 22012 Aguascalientes 1
7 Mexico City Carlos Pardo102004 Torreón2009 Puebla 1
8 Mexico City Rubén Rovelo62008 Guadalajara 12012 Aguascalientes 2
9 Mexico City Patrick Goeters42005 México City 12011 Monterrey 1
9 Mexico City Rubén Pardo42004 Querétaro 22012 Chihuahua
9 Nuevo León Daniel Suárez42012 México City 12013 Monterrey
12 Mexico City Carlos Contreras22004 Guadalajara 12004 Querétaro 1
12 Mexico City Freddy Tame Jr.22006 Puebla 32007 Querétaro 1
14 Nuevo León César Tiberio Jiménez12004 Monterrey2004 Monterrey
14 Jalisco Fernando Plata12006 San Luis Potosí 12006 San Luis Potosí 1
14 Mexico City Ricardo Pérez de Lara12008 Zacatecas2008 Zacatecas
14 Argentina Waldemar Coronas12008 Querétaro 22008 Querétaro 2
14 Mexico City José Luis Ramírez12010 Chiapas 22010 Chiapas 2
14 Mexico City Hugo Oliveras12012 México City 22012 México City 2
14 Nuevo León Abraham Calderón12013 Phoenix2013 Phoenix
14 Nuevo León Héctor Aguirre12013 Mexico City 12013 Mexico City 1
14 Mexico City Rubén García, Jr12013 Aguascalientes 12013 Aguascalientes 1

University of Northwestern Ohio Battle at the Beach

Mexico Series champions are invited to the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown (now the University of Northwestern Ohio Battle at the Beach). In 2011 Daniel Suárez, Germán Quiroga and Rubén Rovelo took part. They finished in 11th, 12th and 30th, respectly.[14]

The 2012 Series champion, along with international counterparts in Canada and Europe, will be invited to participate with an automatically exempt entry in any of the three divisions (Late Model, K&N Pro, Whelen Modified) in the Battle at the Beach, which will be held a week and a half before the series race at Phoenix International Raceway.

YearRaceVenueDriverStartFinish
2007 Toyota All-Star ShowdownIrwindaleMexico City Ruben Pardo2921
2008 Toyota All-Star ShowdownAguascalientes Rogelio López1613
Jalisco Antonio Pérez4031
2009 Toyota All-Star ShowdownJalisco Antonio Pérez818
2010 Last ChanceMexico City Ruben Rovelo19
2011 Toyota All-Star ShowdownNuevo León Daniel Suárez1211
Mexico City German Quiroga2512
Mexico City Ruben Rovelo1930
2013 UNOH Battle At The BeachDaytonaMexico City Jorge Goeters2613

Female drivers

To date, three women have started a NCS race. Mara Reyes scored a pole position in her first race.

DriverSeasonEntriesStartsWinsTop 10
Mexico Mara Reyes2004–20052828020
Mexico Leslie González20051100
Mexico Estefania Reyes2007, 2010–2011211700

Others NASCAR series

Scott Riggs, the most successful driver in NASCAR that raced in NTS.

Some drivers have taken part in Xfinity Series action, but only Jorge Goeters, Scott Riggs, and Daniel Suarez have raced in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Rubén Pardo and Rogelio López have won in the K&N Pro Series East; while Daniel Suárez have won in both K&N Pro Series East and Xfinity Series, and is now racing for Joe Gibbs Racing in Xfinity Series as the defending champion on a part time schedule, and in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driving the No. 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers

Five drivers have raced both the NASCAR PEAK Mexico and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

DriverSeasonsCup StartsWinsTop 5Top 10
Mexico Jorge Goeters20051000
United States Scott Riggs2004–20132080416
Mexico Daniel Suarez2017-Present36*0112
United States Cody Ware20174000
United States Kevin O'Connell20171000

References

  1. ↑ "OCESA y SELCA presentan su nuevo serial como "Desafío Corona 2004"". Sporcar.com. March 5, 2004.
  2. ↑ "El Desafío Corona será en 2007 Nascar-México". La Jornada. December 8, 2006.
  3. ↑ "La Temporada 2012 Será NASCAR Toyota Series". NASCAR México. February 16, 2012.
  4. ↑ "NASCAR returns to Mexico for 2017 with new sponsor PEAK". Las Vegas Sun. Las Vegas, NV. 18 October 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-10-19. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  5. ↑ "El óvalo de Aguascalientes: 1.4 km". ESTO. March 11, 2009.
  6. ↑ "Inauguran con gran éxito Autódromo Chiapas; más de 20 mil aficionados en la 13a. fecha de la NASCAR". Instituto de Comunicación Social de Chiapas. October 13, 2008. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Impresiona el Autódromo". ESTO. March 8, 2008.
  8. ↑ "El Dorado Speedway, nuevo óvalo NASCAR en México". NASCAR Europe. December 19, 2011. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Mopar – Seman Baker seguirá teniendo los únicos autos Dodge en el Desafío". Sportcar. June 23, 2004.
  10. ↑ "Ford entra al Desafío Corona con el Mustang 2005". Sportcar. January 25, 2005.
  11. ↑ "El Ford Fusion corre en los Stock Cars". Sportcar. February 2, 2006.
  12. ↑ "Mazda de México participará en la NASCAR Corona Series". Portal Automotriz. April 9, 2010.
  13. ↑ "Conquista Rafael Martínez título en Nascar". Milenio. November 16, 2008.
  14. ↑ "Suarez almost at the top ten; Rovelo in an accident at the Toyota All-Star". Escuderia Telmex. January 30, 2011.
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