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Los Angeles Hosts NASCAR Clash Ahead of 75th Season

Drivers line up ahead of the NASCAR Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Feb. 5. Though the event is a preseason race, fans and drivers packed the Coliseum to see the show. Photo by Lucian Himes

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosted the Busch Light NASCAR Clash on Feb. 5, as NASCAR is celebrating its diamond year — the 75th anniversary of the sport.

Though this is a pre-season event, there’s still quite a bit at stake with the Clash, according to NBC Sports.