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Details for the Clash tomorrow. Note that Ty Dillon is in the 23 b/c Bubba wasn't eligible.

 
DaveXA said:
What happened to Bubba?
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The Clash is a non-points "pre-season" exhibition race that historically has been filled with the previous year's pole winners and past Clash champions - that was the only way to get in. A few years ago they added the playoff field from the previous year (in the event any of those drivers had not otherwise qualified), to ensure it had an all-star field. This year, because they didn't have pole qualifying due to Covid, they changed it to stage winners from 2020.

Because Bubba didn't win a stage last year nor make the playoffs, nor has he won a past Clash, he's not eligible. But the 23 wanted to get in the race and Ty Dillon, who won a stage last year, doesn't have a full-time ride this year and would field a car for him in the Clash. So the 23 got Ty Dillon to drive for them in the Clash.
 
superchuck500 said:
The Clash is a non-points "pre-season" exhibition race that historically has been filled with the previous year's pole winners and past Clash champions - that was the only way to get in. A few years ago they added the playoff field from the previous year (in the event any of those drivers had not otherwise qualified), to ensure it had an all-star field. This year, because they didn't have pole qualifying due to Covid, they changed it to stage winners from 2020.

Because Bubba didn't win a stage last year nor make the playoffs, nor has he won a past Clash, he's not eligible. But the 23 wanted to get in the race and Ty Dillon, who won a stage last year, doesn't have a full-time ride this year and would field a car for him in the Clash. So the 23 got Ty Dillon to drive for them in the Clash.
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Yeah, didn't realize all that. Thanks for explaining. Bubba will still be the full-time drive of the 23 after this right?
 
I tried to watch the qualifying runs but that has got to be the most boring sport show I have ever watched. I'll try to tune in for the Duels tomorrow when I get home from work and will watch the 500 Sunday though.
 
Merl said:
I tried to watch the qualifying runs but that has got to be the most boring sport show I have ever watched. I'll try to tune in for the Duels tomorrow when I get home from work and will watch the 500 Sunday though.
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Yeah, qualifying at plates tracks is hella boring. Duels should be fun.
 
DaveXA said:
The race last nice wasn't bad. The finish...Blaney is still snakebit lol.
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The Clash was cool. The mud added a chaos element. Blaney now gets one on Chase and he got it in a non-points race . . . so not a bad deal.
 
I love duel night - always a good time. Except when there’s rain. Fingers crossed.

 

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