What is the Advance Auto Parts Clash?
Q: What is the Advance Auto Parts Clash?
A: The Advance Auto Parts Clash is an annual exhibition NASCAR Cup Series race held at Daytona International Speedway in February, the weekend before the Daytona 500.
Q: What was the race originally called?
A: The race was originally called the Busch Clash.
Q: How long was the original race?
A: The original race was a 50-mile "all out sprint".
Q: How is the current format of the race structured?
A: The race is made up of two segments, starting with a 25-lap segment followed by a final 50-lap segment.
Q: What is the purpose of the race?
A: The race carries no points for the winner but a large purse, which is meant to encourage an all-out driving style not seen in regular season races.
Q: Are huge crashes common in the Advance Auto Parts Clash?
A: Huge crashes in the Advance Auto Parts Clash are uncommon due to the smaller fields.
Q: What is the fastest-sanctioned race in the history of NASCAR and who won it?
A: The 1987 race, won by Bill Elliott, was completed at an average speed of 197.902 miles per hour (318.492 km/h) and stands as the fastest-sanctioned race in the history of NASCAR (though it was not a points-paying event).
