2024 02 05
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Fireworks and lighting of the Olympic Torch at the start of the Busch Light CLASH.
Image Credit: 2024 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images |
Weather Forces Changes To The Busch Light CLASH
Words and Images By: Brandon O'Brien, unless otherwise stated
That old saying goes, "it never rains in California". That may be true most of the time but when it does, it pours. Prior to the third gathering of the NASCAR Busch Light CLASH at the LA Coliseum the weather forecasters had been predicting a weeks' worth of heavy rain thanks to the approaching "Pineapple Express"
Qualifying for the CLASH was scheduled for Saturday afternoon with the race to be held Sunday afternoon. With both the Teams and media questioning how NASCAR was going to handle a rain delayed event NASCAR announced that the CLASH would take place on Saturday night at 8:00pm. The decision to reschedule the exhibition race, "was made by NASCAR in conjunction with FOX Sports television and the management of the Los Angeles Coliseum due to the impending inclement weather and concern for fan safety".