L.A. Memorial Coliseum welcomes #NASCAR

California is Ready for a Party

 

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has been a familiar name in sports for nearly 100 years, having been home to two Olympic Games, two NFL Super Bowls, the 1959 World Series and several collegiate and professional teams such as the USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins, the Los Angeles Rams, the Raiders and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

It has also hosted many memorable and historic events that include the first ever Papal Mass by John Paul II in 1987, Nelson Mandela’s return to the United States and sold-out concerts by big names like the Rolling Stones and Metallica.

 

Its size and location, combined with its history, has made it iconic, even earning a State and Federal Historic Landmark title in 1984.

 

Now, NASCAR will be making its first trip to this storied venue to bring the fun and excitement of stock car racing to Angelenos and fans alike. The Coliseum has been transformed from its typically gold and USC cardinal-painted football field to a quarter-mile short track where drivers will debut the new Next Gen cars.

 

California is ready for a party.#BuschLightClash pic.twitter.com/Qx7ZivrnqH

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) February 6, 2022

 

Today’s Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum will be at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

 

source: NASCAR Media

Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum

New Era for NASCAR is Upon Us in 2022

 

NASCAR Cup Series

• Next Race: Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum
• The Place: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
• The Date: Sunday, February 6
• The Time: 6 p.m. ET
• The Purse: $1,967,000
• TV: FOX, 3 p.m. ET
• Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
• Distance: 37.5 miles (150 laps)
• Stage Break: Lap 75

 

2021 Race Winner: Kyle Busch (Daytona Road Course)

 

To jump start the 74th year of the NASCAR Cup Series, the premier division is ushering in a new era for the sport that is shaking up the status quo. A new car debuts on a new track, with the much-anticipated Next Gen car seeing its first on-track competition at the purpose-built, quarter-mile, asphalt oval inside the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

 

Incredible. Simply incredible.

Take a look at this awesome scene inside the historic @lacoliseum! #BuschLightClash pic.twitter.com/7eSCfqWesR

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) February 5, 2022

 

On February 6, at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT on FOX,  MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum fires the engines on the 2022 season at a track other than Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for the first time since 1981 when the series opened its schedule at Riverside (Calif.) International Raceway.

 

This weekend’s event will be the 44th annual non-points exhibition race that has been hosted by the NASCAR Cup Series since 1979. The L.A. Memorial Coliseum is the third different venue to hold the Busch Light Clash – Daytona International Speedway hosted the event from 1979 to 2020 and then the Daytona Road Course put on the race in 2021.

 

The Next Gen car, and the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum are the just a few examples of all that is making up the new era the series is embarking on this season. Don’t forget, several new changes were made to the schedule in 2022, with the addition of World Wide Technology Raceway and also Homestead-Miami Speedway being moved back to the Playoffs.

 

“As we demonstrated last year, we are committed to creating the most dynamic schedule for our fans, long term,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR senior vice president of strategy and innovation. “With the addition of new and unique venues like the Coliseum and World Wide Technology Raceway, each in markets with passionate NASCAR fans, we’re continuing to build on bold changes to deliver the best racing in the world.”

 

 

source: NASCAR Media

NASCAR Busch Clash Sunday Schedule

NASCAR Cup Series at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 2022

 

The 2022 season kicks off Saturday, February 6th at the "World's Greatest Stadium," the LA Coliseum. The inaugural event marks the first time in over 40 years that the Clash has been raced at a track other than Daytona. The 0.25-mile asphalt oval was constructed over the facility's existing football field and marks the shortest track that NASCAR has competed on in the modern era.

 

Just doing our thing in LA. 😏 pic.twitter.com/yyVIGdBdPL

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) February 5, 2022

 

Event Schedule

Sunday, February 6

 

• 6:00 AM 6:00 PM *Tunnel Access Limited - Approved Personnel Only*
• 7:00 AM 3:30 PM NASCAR Competition Credentialing Open
• 7:30 AM NCS Garage Open
• 8:30 AM 9:30 AM Pace Vehicle Laps (NASCAR)
• 9:30 AM 10:30 AM NCS Team Equipment Set Up (Tunnel Access / Infield)
• 10:00 AM 3:30 PM VIP Guest Credentialing Open ** Minors Restricted (Enforced 30 Minutes Prior To On-Track Sessions) ** 
• 10:00 AM NCS VIP Garage Access Permitted
• 10:00 AM Track Services Meeting (Fire Compound)
• 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Track Preparation (NASCAR)
• 11:50 AM Drivers Report To Vehicles (All Heats - Tunnel Entrance Staging Area)
• 12:00 PM (3:00 PM) NCS Heat Race #1 (25 Laps)
• 12:15 PM (Approx) NCS Heat Race #2 (25 Laps)
• 12:30 PM (Approx) NCS Heat Race #3 (25 Laps)
• 12:45 PM (Approx) NCS Heat Race #4 (25 Laps)
• 1:10 PM (Approx) NCS Last Chance Qualifying Race #1 (50 Laps)
• 1:35 PM (Approx) NCS Last Chance Qualifying Race #2 (50 Laps)
• 1:55 PM 2:05 PM Concert Set Up
• 2:05 PM 2:45 PM Concert (Peristyle)
• 2:30 PM 2:45 PM NCS Grid Vehicles (Engines Off) (Frontstretch)
• 2:30 PM NCS Drivers Report For Pre-Race (Garage Area - Transport Pick Up Location)
• 2:48 PM NCS Driver Introductions (Clash)
• 2:55 PM NCS Drivers Report To Vehicles (Frontstretch / Standing At Vehicle)
• 3:00 PM (6:00 PM) NCS Race (150 Laps)
• Halfway Break Concert (Peristyle)
• 6:00 PM Approx NCS Haulers Exit

 

Today is a great day to visit Fan Fest at the @lacoliseum! 🙌

Check out the list of drivers who will be stopping by! pic.twitter.com/c7otIr2ut0

— NASCAR Nation (@NASCARNation) February 5, 2022

 

 

source: NASCAR Media