Noah Gragson assists No. 4 crew before Viva México 250 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, lending a hand in the garage as the team prepares their backup car following an incident in practice. The NASCAR Cup Series event in Mexico City marks a significant international outing, with Gragson stepping up in a challenging moment for the Front Row Motorsports group.
Gragson Steps Up After Practice Mishap
After finishing his initial practice session in Mexico City, Noah Gragson stayed behind with his crew, working alongside them to get the #4 backup car ready for the upcoming Viva México 250. Gragson, representing Front Row Motorsports, posted a lap of 94.749 seconds in practice, landing him in 21st place. This time was just over seven-tenths slower than Michael McDowell of Spire Motorsports, who topped the charts with a 94.024-second lap.
Trouble struck when Gragson made contact with the wall during practice, forcing the team to switch to their backup car for Sunday’s race. Despite the setback, Gragson was seen actively participating in the repair process, a moment captured in a video shared by NASCAR on social media that drew admiration from fans for his hands-on approach.
Season Performance and Road Course Record
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season has seen its share of challenges for Noah Gragson, who has not yet secured a victory and remains just outside playoff contention. After fifteen races, he sits 31st in the Drivers’ Championship standings with 224 points. Gragson’s track record this season includes one Top 5 finish and three finishes in the Top 10, averaging a 22.2 start and a 22.7 finish per race.
As the series transitions to road courses, Gragson’s resume includes an 11th-place finish at Watkins Glen last season and a strong eighth-place run at the Circuit of The Americas in Texas in 2025. Despite these results, he continues to seek a standout performance that could turn the momentum in his favor.
Gragson Looks Ahead to Mexico Debut
Anticipation is high as the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for its first international event in more than twenty years. Noah Gragson expressed his thoughts on competing in Mexico and the opportunity to reach new fans:
“I’m not sure what to expect in Mexico, but I’m excited to get down there,”
said Gragson.
“It’s a big event for our sport and a great chance to connect with new fans, so it’s cool to be part of it. We’ve had speed every week-it just feels like luck hasn’t gone our way. Hopefully, that turns around this weekend.”
—Noah Gragson, Driver
What’s Next for Gragson and the #4 Team
This weekend’s schedule at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez features the Chilango 150 Xfinity Series race on June 14, followed by the headline 100-lap, 241-mile Viva México 250 Cup Series event on June 15. With renewed focus and determination, Gragson, Front Row Motorsports, and other drivers will battle for a breakthrough result on an international stage, while fans and the NASCAR world watch to see how the #4 team’s backup plan unfolds in Mexico City.
Gragson’s commitment, highlighted by his contributions in the garage and his drive to connect with new audiences, underscores the importance of this race for both his personal campaign and NASCAR’s broader international ambitions.
