NASCAR is back! The pre-season exhibition race in Los Angeles is the unofficial kickoff to the 2024 season. However, extreme weather has completely changed plans for the weekend.
Current forecasts say there's a high risk of "damaging, life threatening flooding" in Los Angeles. While NASCAR may be able to get in some on-track action Saturday, there is a 100% chance of rain for Sunday. Unfortunately, the chance of rain remains north of 80% until Wednesday.
Facing the severe weather, NASCAR has taking unprecedented steps to get the race in. It will now run on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the NASCAR Mexico race.
NASCAR does have rain tires, but they will only utilize them in damp conditions. In addition to the L.A. Clash, the NASCAR Mexico Series will also hold an exhibition event at the 1/4-mile track for the very first time. Trackhouse Racing's Daniel Suarez plans to run both races.
Martin Truex Jr. is the defending winner of the L.A. Clash, beating Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch in 2023.
Full details on the updated schedule can be found in the story below:
What is the NASCAR L.A. Clash schedule?
(Schedule is tentative and subject to change)
Saturday, February 3
5:35 pm ET - NASCAR Cup practice - FOX SPORTS 1
8pm ET - NASCAR Cup Series Clash race (150 laps) - FOX SPORTS 1
Approx. 10:30 pm ET - NASCAR Mexico race (150 laps) - FOX SPORTS 2
How can I watch the main event?
- Date: Saturday, February 3
- TV show start time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Stages/Laps: (75-75) - 150 laps
- TV channel: FOX SPORTS 1 | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
- Live stream: FOX Sports Streaming
- Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Who is racing at the L.A. Clash?
36 cars are on the entry list for the Cup Series race with no open entries. It will be our first chance to see new driver/team pairings for 2024, as well a plethora of updated paint schemes. 23 will compete in the main event with the fastest 22 drivers advancing. The 23rd and final spot in the L.A. Clash will be the highest points-finisher from 2023 not yet locked in.
| No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer |
| 1 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | Chevrolet |
| 2 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | Ford |
| 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet |
| 4 | Josh Berry | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford |
| 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 6 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | Ford |
| 7 | Corey LaJoie | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 8 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet |
| 9 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 10 | Noah Gragson | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford |
| 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford |
| 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford |
| 15 | Kaz Grala | Rick Ware Racing | Ford |
| 16 | Josh Williams | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet |
| 17 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | Ford |
| 19 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 21 | Harrison Burton | Wood Brothers Racing | Ford |
| 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford |
| 23 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | Toyota |
| 24 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 31 | Daniel Hemric | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet |
| 34 | Michael McDowell | Front Row Motorsports | Ford |
| 38 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | Ford |
| 41 | Ryan Preece | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford |
| 42 | John-Hunter Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | Toyota |
| 43 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | Toyota |
| 45 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | Toyota |
| 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | JTG Daugherty Racing | Chevrolet |
| 48 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 51 | Justin Haley | Rick Ware Racing | Chevrolet |
| 54 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 71 | Zane Smith | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 77 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 99 | Daniel Suarez | Trackhouse Racing | Chevrolet |
