NASCAR teams face complex logistics for Michigan to Mexico race schedule in June, marking NASCAR's first international Cup Series point race in over 60 years.

The schedule includes races at Michigan (June 8), Mexico City (June 15), and Pocono Raceway the following week. The Mexico race will take place at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, a 2.674-mile road course featuring 17 turns.

Teams will use a designated location in Texas to swap equipment. Xfinity Series haulers are expected Monday, with Cup Series haulers arriving Tuesday before Friday's track unloading in Mexico.

Rock-It-Cargo, experienced in handling logistics for major international events like Formula 1 races and Olympic games, will manage equipment transportation. The company's expertise includes managing security and complex international shipping operations.

The event has generated significant interest, with over 40,000 fans pre-registering for tickets. NASCAR drivers Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, and Daniel Suarez attended the media event announcing ticket sales.

Ben Kennedy, NASCAR senior VP of racing development and strategy, notes they're drawing from experience with the 2008 Xfinity Series Mexico race and Formula 1's operations playbook. Both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series will compete at the venue in June.

The track's marketing director confirms the event's scale matches Formula 1's annual Mexico race, requiring similar logistical planning for equipment movement between venues. Officials expect near-sellout attendance with strong demand from both U.S. and Mexican fans.

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