NASCAR 'Clash at the Coliseum' this Sunday . . .

[Desert Whaler]

My buddy is painting the track stripes again this year for the race and sent some pics. / vids.
I watched it last year from home, and even though I'm not a NASCAR guy, I thought it was better than what I had expected.

Here's a short clip & a pic. . . .

 

[That Guy]

We're thinking about going....looks like a good time.

 

[X Hoser]

I worked it last year as part of the Safety Team. For those that are going bring hearing protection! It was LOUD!

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Not a chance of going as long as it’s in the Coliseum. Hated that place for football and it’s no better for anything else.

 

[707dog]

isnt there a rap concert there the same night

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

isnt there a rap concert there the same night

If your anywhere near the parking lot (cough, neighborhood), there’s a rap concert every night.

 

[Desert Whaler]

isnt there a rap concert there the same night

Yeah . . . 'Cypress Hill' . . . I don't get it.
Maybe to sell some tickets to stoners ?

 

[707dog]

Yeah . . . 'Cypress Hill' . . . I don't get it.
Maybe to sell some tickets to stoners ?

yeah i thought it was kind of odd for race but hey what ever sells tickets will be a interesting crowd

 

[pixrthis]

We went and had a great time, really enjoyed the racing, came home and watched it on tv and it seemed like a boring race. Much better being there.

 

[coolchange]

It’s not a race, it’s a show. Lol
Saw your dad at cars & coffee Sean.

 

[Ricks raft]

Went last year. Was a good show, nice atmosphere. Not a great race. Very diverse crowd, 70% had never been to a NASCAR race which is what they were trying to get. Saw no issues, everyone was nice and having a good time. Had good seats for the race but couldn’t see most of the concerts except on the big screens. Will watch on tv this year and go to Sonoma and camp. Hopefully hit 1 more track this year.

 

[pixrthis]

It’s not a race, it’s a show. Lol
Saw your dad at cars & coffee Sean.

The race felt like Saugus Speedway but all the cars were the quality of Dan Press, Insolo, Turkettle, Hornaday, Prosor. I know I’ve butchered the spelling of their names but that was a long time ago.

 

[Brian]

It was a fun last year. So much so that we're going again this year. It's just a cool deal to race stock cars there. It won't happen every year so might as well be a part of it while you can.

 

[Badchoices03]

The race and event was cool last year, parking is horrendous though, so much so that I don't think I am going to go this year...

 

[MOUZER]

short track sux and this track is short get to 50 mph turn get to 50 mph turn fricken boring

 

[RitcheyRch]

The race felt like Saugus Speedway but all the cars were the quality of Dan Press, Insolo, Turkettle, Hornaday, Prosor. I know I’ve butchered the spelling of their names but that was a long time ago.

Or my uncle Jim Gilliam.

 

[Brian]

The race and event was cool last year, parking is horrendous though, so much so that I don't think I am going to go this year...

Buy pre paid parking.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Yeah . . . 'Cypress Hill' . . . I don't get it.
Maybe to sell some tickets to stoners ?

Its a free concert for the Hood around the coliseum, and if they play loud enough they should be able to enjoy it from their own homes.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

short track sux and this track is short get to 50 mph turn get to 50 mph turn fricken boring

They should put a cross over / cross under in the middle with a jump on the cross over for the race laps. For the pace/caution they skip that and go around the outside.

It should be every driver's dream to jump their race car like the General Lee...

 

[pixrthis]

Or my uncle Jim Gilliam.

So you spent your time at Saugus as well? I miss that place.

 

[RobJohnson]

No sir. Late Models at Hialeah. But I’ll be watching Sunday

 

[LuauLounge]

Supposed to have an electric vehicle race as well.

 

[FROGMAN524]

Is the coliseum near Eagle Rock? Lol

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Went last year. Was a good show, nice atmosphere. Not a great race. Very diverse crowd, 70% had never been to a NASCAR race which is what they were trying to get. Saw no issues, everyone was nice and having a good time. Had good seats for the race but couldn’t see most of the concerts except on the big screens. Will watch on tv this year and go to Sonoma and camp. Hopefully hit 1 more track this year.

Sonoma is an amazing race to watch.

 

[RobJohnson]

Does anyone know what time the racing starts?

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

The clash itself is I believe at 5pm Pacific on Fox on Sunday. If you want to watch the qualifying that is just before that, like maybe 2pm.

 

[RogerThat99]

Right now, the stadium is empty. Idon't think it is even at 10% capacity.

 

[Mr. C]

Right now, the stadium is empty. Idon't think it is even at 10% capacity.

I bet it’ll be packed at 5 when the main race starts. And not just these qualifiers

 

[Tom Slick]

Right now, the stadium is empty. Idon't think it is even at 10% capacity.

Typical LA fans. It should fill up more as they get closer to the main event.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Packed? For NASCAR? Not a chance. If you’re thinking of the old days of Bristol this isn’t even in the same league.

 

[X Hoser]

Packed? For NASCAR? Not a chance. If you’re thinking of the old days of Bristol this isn’t even in the same league.

It will be interesting to see what kind of crowd it brings in this year? Last year it was packed!

 

[wzuber]

It will be interesting to see what kind of crowd it brings in this year? Last year it was packed!

Still about 10-15% of capacity....
LA's not a nascar draw..

 

[MK1MOD0]

That is one tiny track! What’s the total length?

 

[wzuber]

1/4 mile according to Aric Almirola. He's in P1 for the main tonight.

 

[MK1MOD0]

Funny. I stopped at a small local watering hole. And it on the TV.

 

[RobJohnson]

It will fill up by the main event. They have some “good concerts” as well as the race

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Thank god I wasn’t there for Cypress Hill.

 

[Bobby V]

Thank god I wasn’t there for Cypress Hill.

But you watched them anyway.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

But you watched them anyway.

Not really. I walked off and did some laundry…. At least at home I can get away from crap.

 

[dnewps]

I live in race city USA, Mooresville NC. I went last year...such a badass event. Surprised so many LA locals on this board aren’t into it???

 

[rivrrts429]

Still about 10-15% of capacity....
LA's not a nascar draw..

The Colliseum is huge. It seats somewhere around 78k people. Compare that to Dodger stadium at around 56k.

 

[Willie B]

But you watched them anyway.

… I switched from them back to Fox news…

 

[playdeep]

Napcar's version of WWF...all hype...no substance.
This ain't racing...it's a pre packaged show.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

I live in race city USA, Mooresville NC. I went last year...such a badass event. Surprised so many LA locals on this board aren’t into it???

Because we hate the freeways, coliseum, the parking and all the woke LA bs.

I’d go to Bristol before I’d go to this garbage.

 

[X Hoser]

Still about 10-15% of capacity....
LA's not a nascar draw..

Much smaller crowd compared to last year. Day race compared to a Sunday Night Race? I think they gave away a lot of tickets last year to fill the place and try to create some hype.

 

[RobJohnson]

The half time show leaves a lot to be desired…

 

[RobJohnson]

Because we hate the freeways, coliseum, the parking and all the woke LA bs.

I’d go to Bristol before I’d go to this garbage.

North Wilkesboro next year.

 

[Mr. C]

The half time show leaves a lot to be desired…

Is it over yet? I changed the channel.

 

[RobJohnson]

Doesn’t sound like it, but I had to go to the toilet. R

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

North Wilkesboro next year.

I thought it was the all star race this year 2023?