NASCAR is Back for the 2024 Season

Update 2:  Due to rain shortened event – the 2024 Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum line up as follows: 

The fastest 22 times in final practice (5:35 p.m. ET) will make the main event due to the heat races and Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) being canceled. The 23rd and final position in the grid is reserved for the driver who finished highest in the 2023 season points standings and did not transfer on speed in practice.

 

Update:  2024 Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum shifts to tonight (8 p.m. ET, FS1); Mexico Series race to follow  

NASCAR officials said in a statement: “Due to the threat of unprecedented severe weather on Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Mexico Series race events for the Clash have been moved to Saturday night. Thanks to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Los Angeles Public Safety for their partnership and support to make the schedule adjustment for tonight’s event to ensure a safe experience for fans, competitors, and staff. We understand weather conditions may worsen as the day progresses, so we encourage fans to make decisions in the best interest of safety. We appreciate our fans, partners, and everyone associated with this event on this unprecedented event.”

 

Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum
Saturday Schedule

 

NASCAR is back! For a NASCAR nut as myself, it could not come soon enough.

 

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Mexico Series drivers are scheduled at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum today as the season's first racing weekend begins with the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum exhibition race.

 

NASCAR Mexico Series teams and drivers will take part in practice and qualifying on Saturday. The Cup Series drivers will compete in the practice session, followed by four heat races that will set the starting lineup for the Clash.

 

Everything you need to know about the format for this weekend's #BuschLightClash. pic.twitter.com/Jip2IDUBSA

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) February 2, 2024

Saturday Schedule

 

Garage open

 

• 12 pm ET – 7:30 pm ET: Mexico Series
• 12 pm ET – 11:30 pm ET: Cup Series

 

Track activity

 

• 1:15 pm ET – 2 pm ET: Mexico Series practice one
• 2:45 pm ET – 3:30 pm ET: Mexico Series practice two
• 4:30 pm ET – 5:20 pm ET: Mexico Series qualifying
• 6:10 pm ET – 8 pm ET: Cup Series practice and qualifying
• 8:30 pm ET: Cup Series heat race one (25 laps)
• 8:45 pm ET: Cup Series heat race two (25 laps)
• 9 pm ET: Cup Series heat race three (25 laps)
• 9:15 pm ET: Cup Series heat race four (25 laps)

 

The Saturday track activities at LA Coliseum will be broadcast on FS1, Motor Racing Network, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

See who makes the #BuschLightClash!

Watch the Heat Races tonight at 8:30 p.m. on FS1. pic.twitter.com/DeFFkaJYBZ

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) February 3, 2024

 

source: MSN Sports Media

NASCAR Returns in Two Weeks

Busch Light Clash & NASCAR Mexico – Feb. 4th

 

NASCAR will be back in action in just two weeks. NASCAR isn’t just returning to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 2024. It’s adding more racing to a power-packed lineup.

 

A NASCAR Mexico Series race is added to the power-packed lineup on Sunday, February 4, preceding its season-opening exhibition featuring the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series, the third-annual Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum. That means fans can enjoy two great races in one day inside “The Greatest Stadium in the World.”

 

Know Before You Go: Clash at the Coliseum

Here are some quick tips to make sure you have a great Coliseum experience:

 

• Plan ahead and know how you are getting to the Coliseum. Use navigation and traffic apps such as Waze or Google Maps.
  
• Most traffic into Exposition Park is right-turn only. Left-turn pockets will be closed.
• Go Metro on Gameday. Take advantage of the E Line with two stops adjacent to the Coliseum.
• Purchase event parking in advance for Exposition Park or USC Campus. Rates and availability may vary per event.
• Get here early. Review policies, be prepared for metal detector screening and have items clearly displayed in a clear bag.
  
• The Coliseum is cashless. Only credit/debit cards and mobile pay are accepted.
• The Coliseum is a no smoking venue. Smoking, smokeless tobacco and smoking implements are prohibited in all areas of the Coliseum.
• Download mobile tickets to your wallet on your mobile device before arriving. Screenshots are not accepted.

Glitz and glamour. Speed and action.

We're back for it all, LA🤘#BuschLightClash pic.twitter.com/EM6WNhR2q6

— Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum (@nascarclash) September 17, 2023

 

source: LA Coliseum Media

Lucas Oil Products Expands RCR Relationship

With Richard Childress Racing and Kyle Busch in 2024

Partnership includes Support of Kyle Busch Micro Sprint Races

 

Lucas Oil Products, a long-time partner of both Richard Childress Racing and ECR Engines, will expand their partnership with Richard Childress Racing and Kyle Busch in 2024, the companies announced today. The Indianapolis, Ind., based company will partner with RCR and Busch for multiple NASCAR Cup Series races and also continue as the official motor oil of ECR Engines.

 

Lucas Oil will also serve as primary sponsor for Busch when he competes at the grassroots level in a Micro Sprint car. Busch will debut the Lucas Oil colors on December 26 in the Tulsa Shootout.

 

“RCR and ECR share our passion for motorsports, from the grassroots to the highest levels of the sport,” said Brandon Bernstein, director of partnership marketing for Lucas Oil Products. “We share Kyle’s passion for short track racing and have seen first-hand the benefits of our partnership, especially as it relates to technology transfer over to short track racers and everyday consumers. We’re proud to continue to commit our resources in R&D and production, and to highlight our premier oil performance with sponsorship of the No. 8 Chevrolet.”

 

Lucas Oil has served as the official lubricant of RCR and ECR Engines since 2014 and is the official motor oil of ECR Engines. RCR, ECR and Lucas Oil have gone to NASCAR Victory Lane together more than 20 times since the partnership began. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as an industry leader, producing only the best line of lubricants and additives available anywhere.

 

 

Busch piloted the No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet to victory in the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. The win came in their first race together and was the first victory for Lucas Oil in the NASCAR Cup Series. It was also the first for Busch at RCR and extended his streak of 19 consecutive seasons with at least one victory at NASCAR’s highest level.

 

“RCR and ECR have benefited greatly from having a lubricants partner with strong roots in racing,” said Torrey Galida, president of RCR. “It was incredibly gratifying to see the No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet in Victory Lane. It was a testament to all of the resources, expertise, and hard work the Lucas Oil/ECR team has committed to giving us a huge competitive advantage.

 

NEWS: Lucas Oil Products expands relationship with Richard Childress Racing, ECR Engines and Kyle Busch in 2024.

Read more: https://t.co/FloQhGjvQV pic.twitter.com/EghS62jRTc

— RCR (@RCRracing) December 19, 2023

 

source: RCR Racing Media

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