Busch Clash in Daytona: start time, line-up, and weather

It’s finally time to run. Twenty-one cars will start the 2021 NASCAR season with Busch Clash on Tuesday night on the road course at Daytona International Speedway.

This is the first time the Clash has taken place on the Daytona Road Course. Teams will have no practice before the event, making it the first time on track for some drivers since the November season finale at Phoenix Raceway.

Ryan Blaney will start from pole. Alex Bowman starts second. Aric Almirola starts last.

Here is the information for the Busch Clash in Daytona:

(All times are Eastern)

START: The engine start command will be given by The Busch Guy at 19:02. The green flag is scheduled to wave at 7:14 p.m.

PRERACE: Team carriers enter the garage at 10:00 am The Cup garage opens at 12:00 noon. Drivers report to their cars at 6:35 pm Driver introductions are at 6:40 pm Summons will be performed at 6:54 pm Pryor & Lee will perform the national anthem at 6:55 pm

DISTANCE: The race takes 35 laps (126.35 miles) around the 3.61 mile road course.

SPECIAL RULES: There will be a warning after the 15th lap.… Teams can work on their car during a red flag as long as they are in their pit or in the garage. … The damaged vehicle policy is in effect, but there will be no six minute clock to complete the job.

TV / RADIO: FS1 will broadcast the race at 7 p.m. FS1 coverage will begin at 6 p.m. The Motor Racing Network broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. and can also be heard on mrn.com. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will broadcast the MRN program.

PROVIDE: The forecast from wunderground.com calls for most cloudy skies with a high of 66 degrees and a 9% chance of rain when the green flag falls.

LAST TIME: Erik Jones won a crash-filled oval race last year. Austin Dillon was second. Clint Bowyer placed third.

STARTING LINE: Click here for the schedule

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