inverted for the second segment . Practice and qualifying will be Saturday .
The race is slated to include past champions Abraham Calderón ( 2014 ), Rodrigo Peralta ( 2013 ), Jorge Goeters ( 2005 , 2012 ) and Rafael Martinez ( 2007 ). Martinez was the first Mexico Series champion under the NASCAR banner .
Suarez finished third in the championship in 2012 , and was runnerup in 2013 -- missing out on the title by just eight points . Suarez was part of the inaugural NASCAR Next class in 2011 , the industry initiative that spotlights the sport ’ s rising young stars .