First look: Track for Busch Light Clash being built in LA Coliseum

By Staff Report | Published: January 30, 2023 38

Jason Saperstone | USC

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An overview of the LA Coliseum as the track is being built

The clock is ticking, and the shovels are officially digging. Work for the upcoming 2023 Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Feb. 5, 2023) officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 15.

Browse through the photos from the ongoing construction of the track.

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Driver Kyle Larson arrives for the groundbreaking ceremony ahead of the 2023 Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum at LA Coliseum.

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The pace car is displayed at the groundbreaking ceremony ahead of the 2023 Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum at LA Coliseum.

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Signage is displayed at the groundbreaking ceremony ahead of the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum at LA Coliseum.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Kyle Larson arrives for the groundbreaking ceremony ahead of the 2023 Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum at LA Coliseum.

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Groundbreaking ceremony occurs at LA Coliseum

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The sun glistens on the LA Coliseum during the day of the groundbreaking.

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Alex Weaver | NASCAR Studios

Groundbreaking officially gets underway on the field at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

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Alex Weaver | NASCAR Studios

The gridiron within LA Memorial Coliseum begins its transition toward a race track.

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Alex Weaver | NASCAR Studios

The Busch Light Clash at the LA Coliseum will look to bring another exciting crowd.

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Alex Weaver | NASCAR Studios

An interior shot from field (and soon-to-be) track level.

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Alex Weaver | NASCAR Studios

Dirt and construction vehicles begin to frequent LA Coliseum.

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Alex Weaver | NASCAR Studios

Construction doesn't mean a touch of advertising for the looming event can't occur.

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Alex Weaver | NASCAR Studios

Kyle Larson (left) attends the groundbreaking ceremony at LA Coliseum.

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Kyle Larson looks onward during groundbreaking at LA Coliseum

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Kyle Larson looks onward as work begins inside LA Coliseum.

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Jason Saperstone

Everyone gather around. It's time to start building the track.

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Fans will have an amazing view from every seat in the Coliseum.

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Jason Saperstone

From the looks of it, it's coming together nicely.

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Jason Saperstone

We appreciate the hard work from everyone making the Clash a possibility.

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Jason Saperstone

Construction for the race just keeps on rolling.

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Turn 4? Or Turn 2? Buy a ticket and find out.

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Breaking out the big toys for the heavy lifting.

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Shadows cover a portion of the construction, giving a break from the California heat.

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Jason Saperstone | USC

With paving complete around the 0.25-mile track, the Coliseum sits ready for its second NASCAR exhibition race.

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A look at the pavement from above the tunnel in Turn 4.

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Turn 3 bakes in the California sun, waiting for NASCAR Cup Series cars to drive upon it.

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The Peristyle stands tall over the fresh asphalt in Los Angeles.

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The first on-track action for NASCAR at the Coliseum takes place with practice on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET (FOX).

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Jason Saperstone | USC

The famed Hollywood sign sits in the distance, visible from the LA Coliseum.

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A star-studded lineup awaits the Coliseum.

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The stands sit ready to welcome thousands of fans to the unofficial start of the NASCAR season.

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Jason Saperstone | USC

More cars will take to the track for this year's main event -- 27, increased from 23 in 2022.

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Jason Saperstone | USC

More cars on track means more chances for drama around the tight-quarters track.

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Jason Saperstone | USC

Shadows cover the frontstretch grandstands.

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Jason Saperstone | USC

That's one heck of a backdrop for a NASCAR race.

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Jason Saperstone | USC

The excitement last year's race brought only heightens the anticipation for this year's running of the Clash.

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Jason Saperstone | USC

The stage is set.

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An overview of the track built inside the LA Coliseum from the Turn 1 corner

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The view from Turn 1 shows the entire track.

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Jason Saperstone | USC

Ready for racing? So are we.