The final race of the NASCAR Mexico Series was a chaotic spectacle, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. In a thrilling yet controversial conclusion, the championship battle unfolded at the Autodromo Miguel E. Abed in Amozoc, Puebla, Mexico. The race featured a bizarre incident when Santiago Tovar's car spun and became stuck in the barriers, only to be rammed by a safety vehicle while waiting for assistance. Thankfully, no one was injured in this strange collision.
The title fight reached its climax as Julio Rejon and Max Gutierrez battled for the lead on the final lap. As they approached the final corner, a collision ensued, triggering a massive crash involving multiple cars. Amidst the chaos, Ruben Rovelo emerged victorious, crossing the finish line first. However, the championship battle was far from over.
Alex de Alba and Gutierrez, both title finalists, navigated through the wreckage. In a dramatic drag race to the finish line, Gutierrez, who was at the center of the Rejon crash, collided with de Alba. Despite the intense contact, de Alba maintained control, finishing fourth and claiming the championship with the AGA Racing Team. This marked a remarkable achievement for the 28-year-old, who became a first-time champion in the NASCAR Mexico Series, just one year after being named Rookie of the Year.
In the same race, Diego Ortiz secured the championship in the NASCAR Mexico Challenge division. As the NASCAR season concludes, de Alba and Ortiz join a list of notable champions, including Kyle Larson (Cup), Jesse Love (Xfinity), and Corey Heim (Trucks). Other champions this year include Brenden Queen (ARCA), Isaac Kitzmiller (ARCA East), Trevor Huddleston (ARCA West), Austin Beers (NASCAR Whelen Modified), Marc-Antoine Camirand (NASCAR Canada Series), Vittorio Ghirelli (EuroNASCAR Pro), Thomas Krasonis (EuroNASCAR Open), and Rubens Barrichello (NASCAR Brazil).
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