NASCAR Makes Major Call To Move Clash At Coliseum And Fans Are Shocked

When it comes to thinking on its feet, NASCAR has not always had the best reputation.

But it earned the praise of fans of drivers alike on Saturday by making a big change to its opening even of the season.

NASCAR announced Saturday afternoon that the exhibition Clash at the Coliseum would be moved from Sunday night to Saturday night in order to accommodate for expected inclement weather.

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NEWS: The #BuschLightClash will be held tonight, Saturday, at 8 PM ET on FS1, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

The NASCAR Mexico Series race will follow tonight’s event. pic.twitter.com/QOuOy3Quka

— NASCAR (@NASCAR)
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The series initially planned to race on Sunday evening, with practice and heat races planned for Saturday afternoon.

NASCAR made the decision recently to allow fans to attend the two Saturday sessions for free without a ticket.

We heard you.

See you Saturday, February 3rd at the @lacoliseum. #BuschLightClash pic.twitter.com/HvAaCTUun7

— Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum (@nascarclash)
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But with the changes to the schedule, NASCAR made an even bigger, bolder move. Saturday’s race will now be free to all attendees, regardless of whether or not they have a ticket.

NASCAR COO Steve O’Donnell acknowledged that the series is likely to take a big financial hit from the move. But that didn’t stop drivers and fans alike for praising the bold move.

To this point, NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell was doing a media session with reporters and Kyle Larson stood behind the group trying to get O'Donnell's attention while holding a thumbs up in the air. Every driver we've spoken with has been full of praise for this decision. Kyle Busch…

— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck)
Twitter

I’m stunned. Never thought #NASCAR would be bold enough to make such a move. Feel for those who were coming tomorrow, but this is some extremely dangerous weather coming. This was the best decision while facing a worst case scenario. #BuschLightClash https://t.co/3mjuRkhPx6

— Nick DeGroot (@ndegroot89)
Twitter

bros shocked nascar made a good call fairs https://t.co/zw3klr24zR

— Talha (@Talha48142)
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I have to agree for everyone involved in NASCAR, for safety reasons, this is the smartest thing they could’ve done https://t.co/ZTQHajcCRw

— Adrian Williams (@Awil_Racer25)
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NASCAR doesn’t often get big PR wins. But this was one that they knocked all the way out of the park.

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