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NASCAR announces return of Clash exhibition race to Daytona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:37 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

NASCAR announces return of Clash exhibition race to Daytona

Summary

NASCAR revealed that the Clash exhibition race will return to Daytona International Speedway next season, after being held in Los Angeles and Bowman Gray in recent years. This move aims to satisfy fans who value tradition, as the race previously took place at Daytona from its inception in 1979 until 2021. The Clash has undergone various format changes to maintain interest, but fans have expressed dissatisfaction with the evolving rules. The race is intended to kick off the Daytona Speedweeks as it has for decades.

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By the Numbers

•Clash exhibition returns to Daytona International Speedway next season
•Race was previously held at Daytona until 2021
•Attempted moves to innovate have drawn mixed reactions from fans
•The Clash has served as the unofficial start to Daytona Speedweeks
•NASCAR's responsiveness highlights ongoing fan engagement challenges

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What they're saying

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From Daytona to Los Angeles to Bowman Gray and back again, the Clash has become a case study in NASCAR's endless balancing act between innovation and tradition.
— Yahoo Sports

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