The first NASCAR event of 2023 will be on Feb 5 in LA, California. This is the first clash of the NASCAR cup series, which is named Busch Light Clash, at The Coliseum. This year, 27 cars will compete compared to last year’s 23. 

This year’s clash format will remain predominantly unvarying. Before the race on Saturday, Feb. 4,  each group can dial in their cars utilizing three practice sessions. There will be a total of three groups. 

All chartered teams and associated drivers for NASCAR 2023 Cup Series will be eligible to enter the Clash. Moreover, non-chartered teams and drivers can enter the clash for four additional starting spots.

Here is a breakdown of the clash format that was revealed last week: 

1. Heat 1 winner
2. Heat 2 winner
3. Heat 3 winner
4. Heat 4 winner
5. Heat 1 second-place
6. Heat 2 second-place
7. Heat 3 second-place
8. Heat 4 second-place
9. Heat 1 third-place
10. Heat 2 third-place
11. Heat 3 third-place
12. Heat 4 third-place
13. Heat 1 fourth-place
14. Heat 2 fourth-place
15. Heat 3 fourth-place
16. Heat 4 fourth-place
17. Heat 1 fifth-place
18. Heat 2 fifth-place
19. Heat 3 fifth-place
20. Heat 4 fifth-place
21. LCQ 1 winner
22. LCQ 2 winner
23. LCQ 1 second-place
24. LCQ 2 second-place
25. LCQ 1 third-place
26. LCQ 2 third-place
27. 2022 points provisional