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The NASCAR season is about to start with one of the most controversial events of the year – the Busch Clash in Los Angeles. Busch Light Clash is scheduled for Feb. 4, and this has been the case for the last couple of years; there’s hype for it and a lot of negativity.
In this article, we will outline everything you need to know about Busch Clash and what to expect from the event in 2024. Regardless of its place in the NASCAR schedule, Busch Clash is starting to look like a great event and plenty to be excited about.
The Controversy
In 2021, The Busch Clash event was moved from Daytona to LA. This decision didn’t sit well with some of the fan base. The reason wasn’t so much the change of venue but the change in format, as it’s held inside a stadium, and fans preferred the open highway of Daytona.
It led to some resentment among the fans, but over the years, Busch Clash has proven to be a great event and one that presents a good opener for the new season.
Time and Date
The Clash will take place on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. ET. Fox will provide coverage as Kevin Harvick joins Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer in the booth. Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will provide radio coverage for the race.
There are two other dates to keep an eye on when it comes to the 2024 season:
Feb. 18 — Daytona 500
Nov. 3 — Cup finale at Phoenix
No date has yet been announced for Bristol Motor Speedway, but it will be held in spring on a concrete track rather than the dirt we’re used to.
The Location
Busch Clash will take place in the LA Memorial Coliseum for the third time. It may be the last time it takes place there since the stadium has a three-year contract with NASCAR, and it will decide whether to renew it before the end of the year.
The race takes place on a quarter-mile track inside the historic football stadium, built for this occasion in particular. The Coliseum seats 78,000, but 14 rows of lower-level seats are not being used for fan safety, putting capacity in the 60,000 range.
Rules Change
There are two minor changes to the rules that fans may take note of. Starting in 2024, all road/street courses will have stage-break cautions. This doesn’t apply to Busch Clash, but it does to other races this…
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