Ryan Blaney reveals NASCAR wreck rule ahead of Mexico City race

2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney has revealed his only rule heading into this weekend's race in Mexico City, and it involves not wrecking one of his rivals.

NASCAR heads to Mexico this weekend, with both the Cup and Xfinity Series in action as the sport continues to broaden its horizons.

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Naturally, one driver that has attracted a lot of attention in the build-up to the event is Mexican star and Trackhouse Racing driver Daniel Suarez, who is set to compete at his 'home' race.

Given his nationality, Suarez is bound to be the crowd favorite at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, and Blaney is looking to steer well clear as a result.

"My one rule for this weekend, I have one rule - do not, by any circumstances, wreck Daniel Suarez this weekend," Blaney told SiriusXM.

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Ryan Blaney reveals 'Daniel Suarez rule' ahead of Mexico race

The Team Penske star added: "That is the only rule that I have because I would get just booed out of the stadium. You couldn't get to the bus fast enough."

"Do not wreck the hometown guy, the national driver. So that's my only rule."

Blaney continued, explaining that he would not put up much of a fight against Suarez on track this weekend, nor try any bold overtakes on the No. 99.

"Daniel, I'm going to be an easy pass if you're around me, if you're listening," Blaney added.

"And you don't have to worry about me divebombing you and taking a chance because I don't want that heat on me, of being hated by a whole country if I spin you out.

"So that's my only rule."

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