The NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings and Cup points have been updated after the race in Mexico City. There are now 10 races remaining before the playoffs begin on Aug. 31. Drivers who are on the outside looking in of the playoff standings need to make a move soon to secure a spot in the postseason.

Was it a success? Even with travel delays, hotel room snafus and confusion over shuttle transportation, it was unequivocally a shining moment for NASCAR.

See where your favorite NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers will pit for The Chilango 150 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on Saturday (4:30 p.m. ET, The CW, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Shane van Gisbergen won the pole for the Viva Mexico 250 in qualifying on Saturday, setting the fastest time (92.776, 93.904 mph) in a session that was cut short by rain. Van Gisbergen's pole is his first of the season and the second of his Cup career.

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is one of the most iconic racetracks in Latin America. The post Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez: All You Need to Know About Mexico’s Iconic Track and NASCAR’s First International Cup Series Race in 25 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports.