WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — From its inception in 1979 through 2021, the NASCAR Clash, which ran under a variety of appellations, was part of early-season activities at Daytona International Speedway.
In 2022, however, the Clash moved to the L.A. Coliseum, where Cup drivers raced on a temporary purpose-built track.
That move — and this year’s visit to Bowman Gray Stadium—have opened a world of new possibilities for the exhibition event, and 2020 Cup champion Chase Elliott has the vision to go with it.
“I kind of like (the) thought of potentially getting outside of the United States,” Elliott said. “I know we’re kind of testing the waters a little bit with the Mexico City race this year, but I think the real test would be going overseas, and I think this race would be a good opportunity to do something like that, where it wouldn’t be committing to a points race, you know—somewhere that’s a long ways away…
“I think for me, I’m not saying one way or another, I’m just saying that everything is on the table. I’d be good either way, whether it’s here or Daytona. If they want to do it in Europe, if they want to not do it at all, I’d be fine with any of the above.”
Source: Reid Spencer | NASCAR Wire Service
