Shane van Gisbergen NASCAR Pole – Mexico City
Shane van Gisbergen dominated NASCAR Mexico qualifying, seizing the pole position with a blazing lap time of 1:32.776 in his No.88 Chevrolet. Rain ultimately intervened, prematurely ending the session and cementing van Gisbergen’s top spot on the starting grid. The Trackhouse Racing driver showcased remarkable speed, leaving rivals like Christopher Bell further down the order. Katherine Legge experienced an early spin, while other contenders struggled to match van Gisbergen’s pace. News directory 3 has the full story! Where will the race’s surprises unfold? Discover what’s next …
Van Gisbergen Claims NASCAR Mexico Pole as Rain Arrives
Updated June 14, 2025
Shane van Gisbergen, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing, secured the pole position at NASCAR Mexico qualifying with a lap time of 1:32.776. The 45-minute session, structured more like a practice, saw teams gradually making their way onto the track as weather conditions became a concern.
Katherine Legge, making only her second Cup Series start, experienced an early spin, but her car sustained no damage. Trackhouse Racing initially looked strong, with Ross chastain close behind Van Gisbergen until ryan Preece split the teammates. Preece then had a harmless spin after his fast lap.
Several drivers, including A.J.Allmendinger and Christopher Bell, attempted second runs but could not improve their times. with 17 minutes remaining, NASCAR red-flagged the session due to rain, which prevented qualifying from resuming.
Chase Briscoe, who had a streak of three consecutive Cup poles, will start 19th. 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick qualified 22nd. Hendrick Motorsports drivers William Byron and Alex Bowman will start 27th and 29th, respectively. Bell, a recent road course winner, faces a challenging start from 31st.
Ryan truex,substituting for Denny Hamlin,qualified 36th in his first Cup start in nearly 11 years. Legge will start at the rear of the 37-car field.
What’s next
The race will proceed with the qualifying results determining the starting grid, with teams closely monitoring weather conditions.