# NASCAR México Series championship progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nascar-mxico-series-championship-progression
> Updated: 2026-09-09T18:37:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The 2026 NASCAR México Series has transitioned into the championship phase, known as ‘The Chase’. Following the conclusion of the regular season, drivers Rubén García Jr. and Max Gutiérrez of the Canel’s team have secured their postseason spots. García Jr. enters the final stage as the championship leader.

The playoff format consists of a four-race series where the champion is determined by total accumulated points rather than an elimination system. Due to the cancellation of a scheduled race in Monterrey, the series has announced a historic doubleheader event at the Autódromo Yucatán Emerson Fittipaldi in Progreso. 

Scheduled for October 17–18, the ‘Gran Premio Yucatán 200’ will serve as a crucial playoff race and a national semifinal for the 2026 Chase for the Cup. The weekend will include competition across the NASCAR México, NASCAR Challenge, and Trucks México series. Local driver Carlos Novelo Flota, a top contender in the Trucks México standings, is expected to compete on his home track.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: NASCAR México to host doubleheader in Yucatán

NASCAR México will host a historic doubleheader at the Autódromo Yucatán Emerson Fittipaldi on October 17–18, serving as a critical playoff semifinal for the championship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nascar-mxico-to-host-doubleheader-in-yucatn

### 2026-08-29: NASCAR México and Argentine racing conclude regular seasons

NASCAR México enters ‘The Chase’ postseason with Rubén García Jr. leading, while Argentine racing concludes its regular season with Chevrolet emerging as the top manufacturer.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nascar-mxico-and-argentine-racing-conclude-regular-seasons

### 2026-08-18: NASCAR México Series heads to Puebla for regular season finale

The NASCAR México Series regular season concludes at the Autódromo Miguel E. Abed in Puebla, with Rubén García Jr. aiming to maintain his lead and local drivers fighting for final Chase spots.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nascar-mxico-series-heads-to-puebla-for-regular-season-finale

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