NASCAR Corona Series
Encyclopedia
| Venue | Tracks | Races | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí, commonly called SLP or simply San Luis, is the capital of, and most populous city in the Mexican state of the same name. The city lies at an elevation of 1,850 meters... |
Autódromo Potosino Autódromo Potosino The Autódromo Potosino is a half-mile paved oval located near the city of San Luis Potosí in Mexico.The track was opened in 1983 as a road course... Autódromo San Luis 400 Parque Tangamanga II Parque Tangamanga I and II are public parks in the city of San Luis Potosí.-History:Parque Tangamanga I was inaugurated in 1983 in the Hacienda la Tenería. The Parque Tangamanga II was the old airport of the city, and converted in park in 1985.... |
20 | 2011 |
| México City Mexico City Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole... |
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is a race track in Mexico City, Mexico, named for the famous racing drivers Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez. The circuit got its name shortly after it opened when Ricardo Rodríguez died in practice for the non-Championship 1962 Mexican Grand Prix... |
15 | 2011 |
| Guadalajara Guadalajara Guadalajara may refer to:In Mexico:*Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico**Guadalajara Metropolitan Area*University of Guadalajara, a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco... |
Trióvalo Bernardo Obregón Trióvalo Bernardo Obregón Trióvalo Bernardo Obregón is a three-quarter mile tri-oval in Guadalajara, Mexico.Named after the driver Bernardo Obregón Tamaríz who died in the Carrera Panamericana in 1999 during the Mil Cumbres Stage.... |
15 | 2010 |
| Querétaro Santiago de Querétaro Santiago de Querétaro is the capital and largest city of the state of Querétaro, located in central Mexico. It is located 213 km northwest of Mexico City, 96 km southeast of San Miguel de Allende and 200 km south of San Luis Potosí... |
Autódromo del EcoCentro EcoCentro Expositor Querétaro Is a exposition center located in El Marqués, Querétaro near to Santiago de Querétaro. Ecocentro was inaugurated in 2001 by then president Vicente Fox. Currently the Querétaro fair is realized every year in November. Also El Marqués fair is realized in may.-Track:... Autódromo de Querétaro |
15 | 2011 |
| Puebla Puebla, Puebla The city and municipality of Puebla is the capital of the state of Puebla, and one of the five most important colonial cities in Mexico. Being a planned city, it is located to the east of Mexico City and west of Mexico's main port, Veracruz, on the main route between the two.The city was founded... |
Autódromo Miguel E. Abed Autódromo Miguel E. Abed The Autódromo Internacional Miguel E. Abed is a racing track located in the town of Amozoc, east of the city of Puebla in the Mexican state of the same name.-History:... |
13 | 2011 |
| Monterrey Monterrey Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the... |
Autódromo Monterrey Autódromo Monterrey The Autódromo Monterrey is a racetrack in Apodaca, Nuevo León. The track is located front the Del Norte International Airport. The Autódromo was inaugurated in 1970 by Filiberto Jiménez... |
11 | 2011 |
| Zacatecas Zacatecas, Zacatecas Zacatecas is a city and municipality in Mexico and the capital of the state of Zacatecas. It is located in the north central part of the country. The city had its start as a Spanish mining camp in the mid 16th century. Prior to this, the area's rich deposits in silver and other minerals were known... |
Autódromo de Zacatecas | 8 | 2009 |
| Tuxtla Gutiérrez Tuxtla Gutiérrez Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Chiapas. It is considered to be the state’s most modern city, with most of its public buildings dating from the 20th century. One exception to this is the San Marcos Cathedral which began as a Dominican parish church built in... |
Autódromo de Chiapas | 6 | 2011 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western central Mexico. It stands on the banks of the Río Aguascalientes, 1880 meters above sea level, at... |
Autódromo de Aguascalientes | 5 | 2011 |
| León León, Guanajuato The city of León, formally León de los Aldama is the sixth most populous city in Mexico and the first in the state of Guanajuato. It is also the seat of the municipality of León... |
Autódromo de León Autódromo de León The Autódromo de León in León, Guanajuato is a motorsport venue. This racetrack was inaugurated in 1976. It is 1.2 km long. Copa Marlboro, Fórmula 2, Fórmula 3, Copa Mustang, Tractocamiones, Sport Prototipos, Motos 600, Fórmula K, Superfórmula and Turismos have run at this venue. Currently it... |
2 | 2004 |
| Torreón Torreón Torreón is a city and seat of the surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Coahuila. As of 2010, the city's population was 608,836 with 639,629 in the municipality. The metropolitan population, including Matamoros, Coahuila, and Gómez Palacio and Lerdo in adjacent Durango,... |
Autódromo Dinamita | 1 | 2004 |
Cars
In the first season only General MotorsGeneral Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
, as Pontiac
Pontiac
Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the...
, and Dodge
Dodge
Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
participated in the series. Ford made its debut in 2005 with Mustang
Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, as a "1964½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A...
, since 2006 Fusion
Ford Fusion
Ford Fusion is a name used on two different models of cars from the Ford Motor Company.* Ford Fusion * Ford Fusion / Ford Fusion Hybrid...
is the car of Ford. In 2009 Toyota started its participation with Camry
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a series of mid-size automobiles manufactured by Toyota since 1982, and sold in the majority of automotive markets throughout the world...
. Mazda 6 entered in 2010.
Most wins
| Rank | Manufacturer | Wins | Races | % Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  General MotorsGeneral Motors General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010... |
45 | 106 | 42.5% |
| 2 | Ford |
29 | 92 | 31.5% |
| 3 |  Toyota |
13 | 35 | 37.1% |
| Dodge Dodge Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide.... |
104 | 12.5% | ||
| 5 | Mazda Mazda is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales... |
6 | 21 | 28.6% |
Specifications
- Chassis: Steel tube frame with safety roll cage, must be NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
standards. - Engine Displacement: 5.7 litre (350 in³) V8V8 engineA V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
. - Transmission: 4 Speed ManualManual transmissionA manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
. - Weight: 2680 lb (1,216 kg) Minimum (without driver).
- Power Output: 400 hpHorsepowerHorsepower is the name of several units of measurement of power. The most common definitions equal between 735.5 and 750 watts.Horsepower was originally defined to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses in continuous operation. The unit was widely adopted to measure the...
. - Torque: 394 ft·lbf (534.2 N·m).
- Fuel: 98 octaneOctane ratingOctane rating or octane number is a standard measure of the anti-knock properties of a motor or aviation fuel. The higher the octane number, the more compression the fuel can withstand before detonating...
unleaded gasolineGasolineGasoline , or petrol , is a toxic, translucent, petroleum-derived liquid that is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. It consists mostly of organic compounds obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum, enhanced with a variety of additives. Some gasolines also contain...
provided by PemexPemexPetróleos Mexicanos or Pemex is a Mexican state-owned petroleum company. As of 2010, with a total asset worth of $415.75 billion, it is the second non-publicly listed largest company in the world by total market value, and Latin America's second largest enterprise by annual revenue as of 2009...
. - Fuel capacity: 15 US gal (57 l).
- Fuel delivery: CarburetionCarburetorA carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
. - Compression ratio: 9.3:1.
- Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedNaturally-aspirated engineA naturally aspirated engine is one common type of reciprocating piston internal combustion engine that depends solely on atmospheric pressure to counter the partial vacuum in the induction tract to draw in combustion air...
. - Wheelbase: 107 in (2,718 mm).
- Tires: Slick tireSlick tireA slick tyre is a type of tyre that has no tread pattern, used mostly in auto racing. The first production "slick tyre" was developed by a company called M&H Tires in the early 1950s for use in drag racing...
s provided by GoodyearGoodyear Tire and Rubber CompanyThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling. Goodyear manufactures tires for automobiles, commercial trucks, light trucks, SUVs, race cars, airplanes, farm equipment and heavy earth-mover machinery....
. - Length: 205.25 in (5,213 mm).
- Width: 74 in (1,880 mm).
- Height: 52 in (1,321 mm).
- Safety equipment: HANS deviceHANS deviceThe HANS device is a safety item compulsory in many car racing sports...
, Seat beltSeat beltA seat belt or seatbelt, sometimes called a safety belt, is a safety harness designed to secure the occupant of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result from a collision or a sudden stop...
.
Champions
Six drivers has won the championship. Telcel team is the most succesful with four drivers championships. Antonio Pérez, Sergio PérezSergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez Mendoza , also known as "Checo" Pérez, is a Mexican racing driver of Spanish descent, currently racing for Sauber in the 2011 Formula One season...
's brother, is the youngest champion (22 years old), and Rafael Martínez the older (45 years old). Only, Germán Quiroga
Germán Quiroga
German Quiroga is a Mexican race car driver. He is the only three-time champion of NASCAR Corona Series.-Nascar Corona Series:He debuted with Jorge Seman's race team 2004...
has won the title in three ocassions.
| Season | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 2004 Desafío Corona season The 2004 Desafio Corona was the first season of stock car racing in México. The serial was presented in march as Desafío Corona. After 14 races Carlos Pardo of Equipo Telcel was declared champion.-Cars:... |
 Carlos Pardo |
Pontiac Pontiac Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the... |
Equipo Telcel-Sun-Motorola |
| 2005 2005 Desafío Corona season The 2005 Desafio Corona was the second season of stock car racing in México.-Cars:Ford Mustang made its debut in this year. Pontiac again wont the majority of the races . Dodge won the other 3 races.-Drivers:-Schelude:-Races:-Standings:... |
Jorge Goeters |
Pontiac Pontiac Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the... / DodgeDodge Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide.... |
Team GP |
| 2006 2006 Desafío Corona season The 2006 Desafio Corona was the third season of stock car racing in México, and the final with the name Desafío Corona.-Schelude:The 2006 schelude included for first time Puebla as venue.-Races:... |
Rogelio López Rogelio López Rogelio López is a Mexican racing driver from Aguascalientes.López won the 2006 Desafío Corona championship, and went to the United States to drive the #03 Telmex/Lucas Oil Dodge in the NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series for the 2007 season.He got his first win in the Busch East... |
Pontiac Pontiac Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the... / DodgeDodge Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide.... |
Escudería Telmex |
| 2007 2007 NASCAR Corona Series season The 2007 NASCAR Corona Series season is the fourth season of NASCAR Mexico's major stock car racing series and the first under the name NASCAR Corona Series.-Drivers:-Schedule:... |
Rafael Martínez |
Ford |
Team GP |
| 2008 2008 NASCAR Corona Series season The 2008 NASCAR Corona Series season is the fifth as a NASCAR series.-Drivers:-Schelude:-Races:... |
Antonio Pérez |
Dodge Dodge Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide.... |
Escudería Telmex |
| 2009 2009 NASCAR Corona Series season - New for this season :All 5 previous NASCAR Mexico series champions will race the full series in 2009.The Rookie of the Year championship will now adopt a points system similar to those used in NASCAR's US series, with points going from 10 to 1 for rookies only, and bonus points for top-ten... |
Germán Quiroga Germán Quiroga German Quiroga is a Mexican race car driver. He is the only three-time champion of NASCAR Corona Series.-Nascar Corona Series:He debuted with Jorge Seman's race team 2004... |
Ford |
Equipo Telcel |
| 2010 2010 NASCAR Corona Series season The 2010 Season of NASCAR Corona Series was the third season under this name. Germán Quiroga won his second championship in row.-Teams and drivers:-Schedule:... |
Germán Quiroga Germán Quiroga German Quiroga is a Mexican race car driver. He is the only three-time champion of NASCAR Corona Series.-Nascar Corona Series:He debuted with Jorge Seman's race team 2004... |
Ford/ Dodge Dodge Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide.... |
Equipo Telcel |
| 2011 2011 NASCAR Corona Series season The 2011 NASCAR Corona Series season is the 5th as a NASCAR series.-Teams and drivers:-2011 calendar:The schelude was presented in march 8 with 14 races in 7 venues.-Calendar changes:... |
Germán Quiroga Germán Quiroga German Quiroga is a Mexican race car driver. He is the only three-time champion of NASCAR Corona Series.-Nascar Corona Series:He debuted with Jorge Seman's race team 2004... |
Dodge Dodge Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide.... |
Equipo Telcel |
Rookie of the Year
| Season | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 2004 Desafío Corona season The 2004 Desafio Corona was the first season of stock car racing in México. The serial was presented in march as Desafío Corona. After 14 races Carlos Pardo of Equipo Telcel was declared champion.-Cars:... |
Ignacio Alvarado |
Pontiac Pontiac Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the... |
Alvarado Racing |
| 2005 2005 Desafío Corona season The 2005 Desafio Corona was the second season of stock car racing in México.-Cars:Ford Mustang made its debut in this year. Pontiac again wont the majority of the races . Dodge won the other 3 races.-Drivers:-Schelude:-Races:-Standings:... |
Patricio Jourdain |
Ford |
Motorcraft Racing |
| 2006 2006 Desafío Corona season The 2006 Desafio Corona was the third season of stock car racing in México, and the final with the name Desafío Corona.-Schelude:The 2006 schelude included for first time Puebla as venue.-Races:... |
Antonio Pérez |
Pontiac Pontiac Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the... |
Escudería Telmex |
| 2007 2007 NASCAR Corona Series season The 2007 NASCAR Corona Series season is the fourth season of NASCAR Mexico's major stock car racing series and the first under the name NASCAR Corona Series.-Drivers:-Schedule:... |
Mike Sánchez Mike Sanchez Jesus Miguel "Mike" Sanchez is a rhythm and blues singer, pianist and songwriter of Spanish-English heritage. Sanchez is known for his work with the Big Town Playboys and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, and also for his solo career... |
Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918... |
MAG Paper |
| 2008 2008 NASCAR Corona Series season The 2008 NASCAR Corona Series season is the fifth as a NASCAR series.-Drivers:-Schelude:-Races:... |
Irwin Vences |
Ford |
FCV Racing |
| 2009 2009 NASCAR Corona Series season - New for this season :All 5 previous NASCAR Mexico series champions will race the full series in 2009.The Rookie of the Year championship will now adopt a points system similar to those used in NASCAR's US series, with points going from 10 to 1 for rookies only, and bonus points for top-ten... |
Alejandro Capín |
Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918... |
MT Sport Marketing |
| 2010 2010 NASCAR Corona Series season The 2010 Season of NASCAR Corona Series was the third season under this name. Germán Quiroga won his second championship in row.-Teams and drivers:-Schedule:... |
Daniel Suárez Daniel Suarez Daniel Suarez is an American information technology consultant turned author. He initially published under the pseudonym Leinad Zeraus .... |
SC Racing/Equipo Telcel |
Most Wins
As August 7, 2011| Rank | Driver | Wins | Races | %Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rogelio LópezRogelio López Rogelio López is a Mexican racing driver from Aguascalientes.López won the 2006 Desafío Corona championship, and went to the United States to drive the #03 Telmex/Lucas Oil Dodge in the NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series for the 2007 season.He got his first win in the Busch East... |
20 | 84 | 23.8% |
| 2 | Germán Quiroga Germán Quiroga German Quiroga is a Mexican race car driver. He is the only three-time champion of NASCAR Corona Series.-Nascar Corona Series:He debuted with Jorge Seman's race team 2004... |
17 | 94 | 18.1% |
| 3 |  Rafael MartínezRafael Martinez Rafael Martinez may refer to:* Rafael E. Martinez, politician* Rafael Martínez * Rafael Martínez Aguilera, also known as Rafa Martínez, Spanish basketball player* Rafael Martínez Nadal, third president of the Senate of Puerto Rico... |
15 | 98 | 15.3% |
| 4 | Jorge Goeters | 11 | 97 | 11.3% |
| 5 | Carlos Pardo | 10 | 74 | 13.5% |
| Homero Richards Homero Richards Homero Richards is a Mexican race car driver from Mexico City.Richards won back-to-back championships in the Panam GP Series , in 2004 and 2005.... |
81 | 12.3% | ||
| 7 |  Antonio PérezAntonio Pérez ]Antonio Pérez was a Spanish statesman, secretary of king Philip II of Spain.- Early years :Antonio Perez was born in Madrid in 1540. In 1542 he was legalized as son of Gonzalo Pérez, Secretary of the Council of State of king Charles I of Spain . Most probably Antonio was indeed the son of... |
9 | 84 | 10.7% |
| 8 | Rubén Rovelo | 4 | 81 | 4.9% |
| Rubén Pardo Ruben Pardo Ruben Pardo , is a Mexican racecar driver. He currently drives the Family Dollar Dodge for Fitz Motorsports in the NASCAR Busch East Series, and part-time in the Nationwide Series. He is the brother of fellow NASCAR driver Carlos Pardo, who died in 2009.Pardo began racing in motorcycles, eventually... |
84 | 4.8% | ||
| Patrick Goeters | 105 | 3.8% |
Most Top tens
| Rank | Driver | T10 | Races | %T10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germán Quiroga Germán Quiroga German Quiroga is a Mexican race car driver. He is the only three-time champion of NASCAR Corona Series.-Nascar Corona Series:He debuted with Jorge Seman's race team 2004... |
70 | 88 | 79.5% |
| 2 | Jorge Goeters |
61 | 90 | 67.7% |
| 3 | Rafael Martínez |
55 | 92 | 59.8% |
| 4 | Rogelio López Rogelio López Rogelio López is a Mexican racing driver from Aguascalientes.López won the 2006 Desafío Corona championship, and went to the United States to drive the #03 Telmex/Lucas Oil Dodge in the NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series for the 2007 season.He got his first win in the Busch East... |
54 | 78 | 69.2% |
| 5 | Patrick Goeters |
53 | 99 | 53.5% |
| 6 | | Carlos Pardo |
52 | 74 | 70.3% |
| 7 | Rubén Pardo Ruben Pardo Ruben Pardo , is a Mexican racecar driver. He currently drives the Family Dollar Dodge for Fitz Motorsports in the NASCAR Busch East Series, and part-time in the Nationwide Series. He is the brother of fellow NASCAR driver Carlos Pardo, who died in 2009.Pardo began racing in motorcycles, eventually... |
51 | 78 | 65.4% |
| 8 | Carlos Peralta Carlos Peralta Carlos Peralta is a businessman and baseball owner who has been called one of the richest men on the planet.He made the majority of his fortune in 2001, when Vodafone gave him $973 million dollars for his stake in Iusacell. He has since invested in luxury real estate and hydroponic tomato... |
49 | 92 | 53.3% |
| 9 | Antonio Pérez Antonio Pérez ]Antonio Pérez was a Spanish statesman, secretary of king Philip II of Spain.- Early years :Antonio Perez was born in Madrid in 1540. In 1542 he was legalized as son of Gonzalo Pérez, Secretary of the Council of State of king Charles I of Spain . Most probably Antonio was indeed the son of... |
44 | 78 | 56.4% |
| 10 | Homero Richards Homero Richards Homero Richards is a Mexican race car driver from Mexico City.Richards won back-to-back championships in the Panam GP Series , in 2004 and 2005.... |
43 | 75 | 57.3% |
Races
| Rank | Driver | Races | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Goeters |
98 | 2004-2011 |
| 2 | Rafael Martínez |
91 | 2005-2011 |
| Carlos Peralta Carlos Peralta Carlos Peralta is a businessman and baseball owner who has been called one of the richest men on the planet.He made the majority of his fortune in 2001, when Vodafone gave him $973 million dollars for his stake in Iusacell. He has since invested in luxury real estate and hydroponic tomato... |
2005-2011 | ||
| 4 | Jorge Goeters |
90 | 2004, 2005, 2007-2011 |
| Freddy Tame |
2005-2011 | ||
| 6 | Pepe Montaño |
88 | 2005-2011 |
| 7 | Germán Quiroga Germán Quiroga German Quiroga is a Mexican race car driver. He is the only three-time champion of NASCAR Corona Series.-Nascar Corona Series:He debuted with Jorge Seman's race team 2004... |
87 | 2004, 2006-2011 |
| 8 | Luis F. Montaño |
85 | 2004-2011 |
| 9 | Rubén Pardo Ruben Pardo Ruben Pardo , is a Mexican racecar driver. He currently drives the Family Dollar Dodge for Fitz Motorsports in the NASCAR Busch East Series, and part-time in the Nationwide Series. He is the brother of fellow NASCAR driver Carlos Pardo, who died in 2009.Pardo began racing in motorcycles, eventually... |
82 | 2004-2006, 2008-2011 |
| Rafael Vallina |
2004-2011 |
All-Star Showdown
NASCAR Corona Series drivers were invited to the NASCAR Toyota All-Star ShowdownToyota All-Star Showdown
The Toyota All-Star Showdown is a nonpoints, all-star race that brings together the top drivers in NASCAR's lower-level series.It was inaugurated in 2003, and all six events so far have been held at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale in suburban Los Angeles...
. Points leader Rafael Martínez did not 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
Rogelio López
Rogelio López is a Mexican racing driver from Aguascalientes.López won the 2006 Desafío Corona championship, and went to the United States to drive the #03 Telmex/Lucas Oil Dodge in the NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series for the 2007 season.He got his first win in the Busch East...
, currently racing in the Busch East Series, also participated in the Showdown and finished a respectable 13th.
In 2011 Daniel Suárez, Germán Quiroga and Rubén Rovelo took part. They finished in 11th, 12th and 30th, respectly..
Female Drivers
To the date three women are started a NCS race. Mara ReyesMara Reyes
Mara Reyes is a Mexican female racecar driver. She drove the 49 Ford for Jay Robinson Racing in 1 race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2005. She finished 35th. She ran her last season in the Desafio Corona stock car series in her native Mexico in 2005.-Trucks:She ran...
scored a pole position
Pole position
The term "pole position", as used in motorsports, comes from the horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole. The term made its way, along with several other customs, to auto racing. In circuit motorsports, a driver has pole position when he or she...
in her first race.
| Driver | Season | Entries | Starts | Wins | Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mara Reyes Mara Reyes Mara Reyes is a Mexican female racecar driver. She drove the 49 Ford for Jay Robinson Racing in 1 race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2005. She finished 35th. She ran her last season in the Desafio Corona stock car series in her native Mexico in 2005.-Trucks:She ran... |
2004-2005 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 20 |
| Leslie González |
2005 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Estefania Reyes |
2007, 2010-2011 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Others NASCAR series
Some drivers have take part in Nationwide Series, but only Jorge Goeters and Scott Riggs has raced in Sprint Cup, Rubé Pardo and Rogelio LópezRogelio López
Rogelio López is a Mexican racing driver from Aguascalientes.López won the 2006 Desafío Corona championship, and went to the United States to drive the #03 Telmex/Lucas Oil Dodge in the NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series for the 2007 season.He got his first win in the Busch East...
raced in Busch East Series achievement victories.
NASCAR Nationwide Series Drivers
| Driver | Seasons | Starts | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Contreras |
2003, 2005-2007 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marc Davis |
2008-2011 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorge Goeters |
2005-2007 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Goeters |
2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rogelio López Rogelio López Rogelio López is a Mexican racing driver from Aguascalientes.López won the 2006 Desafío Corona championship, and went to the United States to drive the #03 Telmex/Lucas Oil Dodge in the NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series for the 2007 season.He got his first win in the Busch East... |
2006, 2007 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Martínez |
2005, 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Pardo |
2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubén Pardo |
2007, 2008 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Perez |
2007-2010 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germán Quiroga Germán Quiroga German Quiroga is a Mexican race car driver. He is the only three-time champion of NASCAR Corona Series.-Nascar Corona Series:He debuted with Jorge Seman's race team 2004... |
2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| José Luis Ramírez |
2005, 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mara Reyes Mara Reyes Mara Reyes is a Mexican female racecar driver. She drove the 49 Ford for Jay Robinson Racing in 1 race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2005. She finished 35th. She ran her last season in the Desafio Corona stock car series in her native Mexico in 2005.-Trucks:She ran... |
2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Riggs Scott Riggs Russell Scott Riggs is a NASCAR driver. He currently drives the #81 Dodge Charger for Whitney Motorsports in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.-Early career:... |
2002-2003, 2005-2011 | 91 | 4 | 19 | 35 |
NASCAR Sprint Cup Drivers
Two drivers have raced both NASCAR Corona Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Jorge Goeters Scott RiggsScott Riggs
Russell Scott Riggs is a NASCAR driver. He currently drives the #81 Dodge Charger for Whitney Motorsports in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.-Early career:...