The Clash returns to Daytona for 2027 NASCAR season
NASCAR has officially confirmed that the pre-season Clash will return to Daytona International Speedway oval in 2027, preceding the 69th running of the Daytona 500. Now called the Wheatley Vodka Clash, the race was held on the Daytona oval from 1979 through 2020. The following year, it was held on the Daytona road course, and then on a temporary short track built inside the L.A. Memorial ... Keep…
The NASCAR Clash will make a return to Daytona International Speedway in 2027, kicking off the 69th running of the prestigious Daytona 500. The event, now named the Wheatley Vodka Clash, was previously held on the Daytona oval from 1979 to 2020, the Daytona road course in 2021, and a temporary short track within the L.A. Memorial Coliseum from 2022 to 2024 due to various factors.
The inaugural Clash in 2025 was impacted by chilly weather and heavy snowfall. Ryan Preece emerged victorious in this year's event, while the 2020 final Clash saw only six cars on track, with the champion, Erik Jones, suffering significant damage. The 2027 Clash will take place on Saturday night, February 13, with pole qualifying scheduled for Wednesday, February 17.
The Duels will be held on Thursday, February 18, followed by the Truck race on Friday, February 19, and the O Reilly race on Saturday, February 20. The 69th Daytona 500 will conclude the weekend on Sunday, February 21. Specific details regarding the Clash format and eligibility rules are expected to be unveiled in due course. Additionally, the summer race at Daytona, the Coke Zero 400, has been scheduled for August 28.
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