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Trouble on the backstretch: McDowell and Bell collide, Hamlin and Gibbs affected

A big pileup on the backstretch brings out the caution on lap 81, sweeping up McDowell, Bell, Hamlin and Gibbs.

See the in-car view of Ross Chastain and Denny Hamlin's spin

See the in-car view of Ross Chastain and Denny Hamlin's spin

Hamlin spun from 11th place after contact with Chastain on Lap 73, bringing out the caution before mid-race break.

Chastain dive bombs into turn, spins Hamlin at Clash

Chastain dive bombs into turn, spins Hamlin at Clash

Denny Hamlin falls from 12th after spinning in Turn 2 from contact with Ross Chastain at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Blaney turned around from 11th, collects others

Blaney turned around from 11th, collects others

A spin in Turn 4 from the No. 12 of Ryan Blaney collects drivers Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Ty Gibbs, and Daniel Suárez.

McDowell sends Jones spinning at The Clash

McDowell sends Jones spinning at The Clash

Michael McDowell gets into the rear of Erik Jones' No. 43, spinning him and giving Todd Gilliland the free pass at the Busch Light Clash.

The 2023 season begins: See the opening lap of the Clash

The 2023 season begins: See the opening lap of the Clash

Cars are back on the track with the season opener, the Busch Light Clash. After eventful heat races, the main event is underway in Los Angeles.

Jimmie Johnson to enter Chicago Street Race

Jimmie Johnson to enter Chicago Street Race

Legacy Motor Club's Jimmie Johnson announced that he will race in NASCAR's first-ever Chicago Street Race on July 2. Drivers

Kevin Harvick to join FOX Sports booth in 2024

Kevin Harvick to join FOX Sports booth in 2024

Kevin Harvick announced Sunday that he will join the FOX Sports booth as an analyst for the network's NASCAR coverage starting in 2024. NASCAR Cup Series

Cindric goes spinning at The Clash after Harvick contact

Cindric goes spinning at The Clash after Harvick contact

Kevin Harvick and Austin Cindric battle it out for 4th but bring out the caution after making contact and sending Cindric spinning at The Clash.

Burton spins early as Haley leads Heat 1 of The Clash

Burton spins early as Haley leads Heat 1 of The Clash

Justin Haley leads the field to green in Heat 1 of the Busch Light Clash at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Harrison Burton spins from 4th going into Lap 3.

Former USC star Matt Leinart takes a lap in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Former USC star Matt Leinart takes a lap in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Former USC football star and Heisman winner Matt Leinart returns to the LA Memorial Coliseum to join Corey LaJoie for a lap before The Clash.

NASCAR, Ally announce official partnership

NASCAR, Ally announce official partnership

NASCAR announced Sunday a multiyear agreement with Ally Financial Inc. that focuses on creating greater fan experiences and advancing inclusivity in racing. nascar-competition

NASCAR betting: 2023 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum odds

NASCAR betting: 2023 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum odds

Take a look at the betting odds ahead of Sunday's Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum (8 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

NASCAR Exclusive: 'It feels incredible': Justin Haley locks in first pole of 2023

NASCAR Exclusive: 'It feels incredible': Justin Haley locks in first pole of

After dominating in qualifying, Justin Haley has earned himself the pole for Sunday's Heat race No. 1, marking the first pole of the 2023 season.

Setting the stage: Los Angeles set for second annual Clash at The Coliseum

Setting the stage: Los Angeles set for second annual Clash at The Coliseum

With the Hollywood sign, downtown cityscape and San Gabriel Mountains all in the backdrop, NASCAR returns to the LA Memorial Coliseum. Clash at the Coliseum

Justin Haley fastest in qualifying; Busch, Bell, Byron nab heat poles for Busch Light Clash

Justin Haley fastest in qualifying; Busch, Bell, Byron nab heat poles for Busch

Justin Haley put down the fastest lap in qualifying for the Busch Light Clash heat races while Martin Truex Jr. was quickest in practice. NASCAR Cup Series

Live lineup updates, results from 2023 Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

Live lineup updates, results from 2023 Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

Here are the qualifying results from the Los Angeles Coliseum before Sunday's Busch Light Clash (8 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Clash at the Coliseum

LA heat: Tempers flare during Clash practice

LA heat: Tempers flare during Clash practice

During practice for the Busch Light Clash, AJ Allmendinger and Chase Briscoe battle back and forth for position on track.

No. 54 of Ty Gibbs catches fire at Clash practice

No. 54 of Ty Gibbs catches fire at Clash practice

During Busch Lite Clash practice at LA Memorial Coliseum, the No. 54 of Ty Gibbs went up in flames and had to be towed off the track.

Daniel Suárez on racing at LA Coliseum: 'Most amazing event I have been part of'

Daniel Suárez on racing at LA Coliseum: 'Most amazing event I have been part

Daniel Suárez discusses what it meant to race at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 2022 and what it means to race there again in 2023.

'Great location for a race': Larson embraces the new at LA Memorial Coliseum

'Great location for a race': Larson embraces the new at LA Memorial Coliseum

Kyle Larson, a California native, talks before the Busch Lite Clash about what it means to race in Los Angeles for the second year in a row.

'I would look at the Clash win as one of my biggest victories': Defending champ Logano returns

'I would look at the Clash win as one of my biggest victories': Defending champ

After winning the inaugural Clash at LA Memorial Coliseum, Joey Logano set the tone lining up his second championship. Saturday, he talked about what it means to be back.

At-track photos: 2023 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum

At-track photos: 2023 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum

Check out the scenes from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as NASCAR hosts the 2023 Busch Light Clash (Sunday, 8 p.m. ET, FOX).

Auto Club Speedway renovations will keep track off 2024 schedule

Auto Club Speedway renovations will keep track off 2024 schedule

Auto Club Speedway President Dave Allen said the track will not be on the 2024 NASCAR schedule as it continues to work on redevelopment. Auto Club Speedway

Mamba on the street: How well does LA know NASCAR trivia?

Mamba on the street: How well does LA know NASCAR trivia?

Tag along with Dylan 'Mamba' Smith as he walks Hollywood Boulevard quizzing the people of Los Angeles on some of NASCAR's biggest moments and brightest stars.

Ben Kennedy looks ahead to a jam-packed 2023 season that kicks off at The Clash

Ben Kennedy looks ahead to a jam-packed 2023 season that kicks off at The Clash

NASCAR.com's Alex Weaver goes 1-on-1 with Ben Kennedy, NASCAR's Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy, about key events on the 2023 NASCAR schedule, including the season kickoff at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Watch as The Busch Light Clash track gets built in under 60 seconds

Watch as The Busch Light Clash track gets built in under 60 seconds

Check out this time lapse footage of the LA Memorial Coliseum transforming from a football field to a race track in under 60 seconds.

NASCAR Rewind: Relive the 2022 Busch Light Clash with Logano

NASCAR Rewind: Relive the 2022 Busch Light Clash with Logano

Joey Logano and Alex Weaver look back at the 2022 Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum. Catch this year's Clash on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

Matt Farah touches on his childhood connection to NASCAR

Matt Farah touches on his childhood connection to NASCAR

In this clip from Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire talks about his early memories of NASCAR racing.

Alvin Kamara shares a hilarious, never-before-told story about his NFL debut

Alvin Kamara shares a hilarious, never-before-told story about his NFL debut

In this clip from Corey LaJoie's "Stacking Pennies" podcast, the Saints RB shares a hilarious untold story from his first game in the NFL.