For the first time in the illustrious 77-year history of the NASCAR Cup Series, the crown jewel of American stock car racing is revving up for its debut race in Mexico. The move to go south of the border is part of NASCAR’s ongoing effort to grow the sport by catering to international fans and would-be talent with races on their turf.

Daniel Suarez has become the unofficial tour guide for all things Mexico City as NASCAR prepares to race internationally this Sunday for the first international points-paying Cup Series event of the modern era.