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The exclusive field is limited to drivers who were 2017 Coors Light Pole Award winners, former Clash race winners, former Daytona 500 pole winners who competed full-time in 2017 and drivers who qualified for the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
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Combining the Advance Auto Parts Clash and DAYTONA 500 Qualifying on the same day will deliver race fans a full day of NASCAR action."Ĭonsistent with the eligibility criteria used to determine last year's Clash field, there is no pre-determined number of cars. "The event has a rich history and serves as a preview to the Can-Am Duel qualifying races and the DAYTONA 500. "For four decades, the Advance Auto Parts Clash has been a staple of the Speedweeks lineup," Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile said. "The urgency created by the non-points race sets a tone for the season, providing a strong preview of the competition we expect will be a mainstay all year long." "A double-header, featuring The Clash and Daytona 500 qualifying, is a great way to start the 2018 season," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. The annual preseason race will be run in two segments, with a competition caution at lap 25 separating the segments. (December 11, 2017) - NASCAR fans get a double-dose of racing action to open the 2018 season on Sunday, February 11, with The Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway capping a day that starts with Coors Light Pole Award qualifying for the 60th Annual Daytona 500.Ī star-studded lineup of elite drivers will battle in the 75-lap event which airs live on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at 3 p.m. No matter how much importance you put in this race, it signals one very important thing. “These teams got to where they don’t like to run a whole lot of practice because they tear up race cars and then you’re building another race car that you really don’t need to.” “There’s usually a lot of wrecks, and a lot of it is because we’re rusty. “That race is usually a race of attrition,” said Hamlin. There are fewer cars, more aggressive driving and more wrecks, which tends to mean minimal preparation from teams. That said, it’s still an exhibition for the fans. Moreover, of the 10 previous winners–in chronological order: Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick (two in a row), Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Harvick, Hamlin, Matt Kenseth-five went on to finish inside the Top-10 at the Daytona 500. #FOXSports SUBSCRIBE to get the latest FOX Sports content: foxs.pt/SubscribeFOXSPORTS ▶First Things First: Cris Carter and Nick Wright's YouTube channel: foxs.pt/SubscribeFIRSTTHINGSFIRST ►UNDISPUTED’s YouTube channel:… T22:22:50.000Z at the line in the closest Daytona 500 finish in history. Last year’s winner of this race, Denny Hamlin, went on to secure his first Daytona 500 victory a week later in thrilling fashion:ĭenny Hamlin Wins Daytona 500 – 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup NASCAR: Denny Hamlin makes an incredible pass on teammate Matt Kenseth on the final lap and beats Martin Truex Jr. Though it may not be an official points-paying race, don’t underestimate the Clash as an important indicator of what’s to come at Daytona International Speedway a week later. Daniel Suarez will drive Edwards’ car, making the final tally 17 racers:
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(concussion), Greg Biffle (no ride), Carl Edwards (retired) and Tony Stewart (retired). Note: Of the 20 eligible drivers, four won’t participate: Dale Earnhardt Jr. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS in the 2017 season-opening, non-points The Clash at Daytona International Speedway. Bowman 'excited and thankful' to compete in The Clash Alex Bowman shares his thoughts as he will pilot the No.