• Trackside Tribune
  • Posts
  • Rodney Childers slams NASCAR fan, Kyle Busch takes the blame for early spin, and more from Mexico Cup race

Rodney Childers slams NASCAR fan, Kyle Busch takes the blame for early spin, and more from Mexico Cup race

Exec reveals key hurdles for NASCAR’s possible 2026 Mexico return

June 16, 2025

Accelerate Your Racing Knowledge🚗

Victory Lane Spotlight

“Sorry you can’t accept that”: Rodney Childers slams NASCAR fan as he defends Shane van Gisbergen against harsh criticism

Rodney Childers didn’t hold back on social media after a NASCAR fan criticized him for supporting Shane van Gisbergen’s win in Mexico. The veteran crew chief, who hasn’t been on the pit box since parting ways with Spire Motorsports, responded directly to a fan who questioned his loyalty to the sport.

Pit Stop Picks

Carson Hocevar owns up to misjudging Mexico City and plots escape route from Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Carson Hocevar owns up to misjudging Mexico City and plots escape route from Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Daniel Suarez makes his feelings clear after Trackhouse’s gamble in his home country Mexico ‘didn’t work out’

Daniel Suarez makes his feelings clear after Trackhouse’s gamble in his home country Mexico ‘didn’t work out’

“Lot of dominoes that need to fall”: Executive opens up about whether NASCAR will return to Mexico in 2026

“Lot of dominoes that need to fall”: Executive opens up about whether NASCAR will return to Mexico in 2026

Katherine Legge faces mechanical scare during career's second NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico

Katherine Legge faces mechanical scare during career's second NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico

Kyle Larson admits he has a ‘lot more’ to prove before earning the ‘greatest in the world’ status

Kyle Larson admits he has a ‘lot more’ to prove before earning the ‘greatest in the world’ status

Kyle Busch and his brother Kurt share heartfelt Father's Day tributes to their dad, Tom

Kyle Busch and his brother Kurt share heartfelt Father's Day tributes to their dad, Tom

Behind the Wheel

Kyle Busch takes the blame for early spin that triggered multi-car wreck in Viva Mexico 250

Kyle Busch was ousted from contention early on during Sunday’s Cup Series race, the Viva Mexico 250, in Mexico City. He spun out on Lap 8, collecting Kyle Larson, AJ Allmendinger, and Zane Smith in the mess. The Richard Childress Racing driver walked away with a DNF, his second of the season.

Click-Worthy

Cup Series

Xfinity Series

Truck Series

IndyCar

Player Spotlight