Everything about The Nascar Corona Series totally explained
The
NASCAR Corona Series (formerly NASCAR Mexico Corona 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.
From 2004 to 2006, the
Desafío Corona grew considerably in infrastructure, as well as in number of fans, drivers and sponsors.
Present
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.
The series is one of two NASCAR-sanctioned international series, the other one being the
NASCAR Canadian Tire 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 receives an invitation to the
Toyota All-Star Showdown. All other drivers may also attempt to qualify by entering the heat races.
2007 Schedule
The series kicked off the 2007 season at the
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in
Mexico City, with a non-points-paying race during the weekend of March 4, along with events from the
Busch Series and the
Rolex Sports Car Series. The race was won by
Carlos Pardo (#14 Citizen/Familly Dollar Dodge), followed by
Rafael Martinez (#19 Canel's/Scotiabank Ford) and
Freddy Tame (#18 Canel's/Scotiabank Ford).
The schedule will consist of 14 points-paying races after the Mexico City race, 10 of which will be double-feature events with the
NASCAR Mexico T4 Series.
** Exhibition race
All-Star Showdown
NASCAR Corona Series drivers were invited to the NASCAR
Toyota All-Star Showdown. Points leader
Rafael Martínez didn't participate despite having a guaranteed starting spot.
Only
Antonio Pérez participated in the Showdown, barely making it into the feature race after earning the final starting spot by finishing 6th in the "Last Chance" qualifier. Pérez started 40th and finished 31st after losing several laps following an early wreck.
2006 Corona Series champion
Rogelio López, currently racing in the Busch East Series, also participated in the Showdown and finished a respectable 13th.
Past Champions (Desafio Corona Series)
Further Information
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